Deborah Starkey
Louisiana
Summary
Professional educator with deep commitment to fostering academic excellence and intellectual growth. Extensive experience in curriculum development and integrating innovative teaching methods to enrich learning experience. Known for collaborative spirit and adaptability, ensuring seamless team dynamics and consistent results in ever-evolving educational landscapes. Proficient in literature analysis and student mentorship.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dual Credit English Professor
East Central College
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Integrated technology into coursework to improve student engagement and learning outcomes in academic writing, creative writing, and literature courses.
- Promoted a culture of academic integrity by clearly communicating expectations regarding plagiarism and proper citation techniques.
- Implemented peer-review sessions within coursework, allowing students to gain valuable editing skills while improving their own writing abilities.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources in lessons.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate student progress and course effectiveness.
- Facilitated and encouraged class discussions for college-level English students by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation to enhance students' analytical writing skills.
- Designed and developed instructional activities using data from student learning style assessments.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to 45 students daily.
English Teacher
Vienna High School
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to foster critical thinking and improve language skills among students.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
Dual Credit English Professor
Missouri State University West Plains
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Integrated technology into coursework to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
English Teacher
Salem High School
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promoted cross-curricular understanding.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Education
Middle Grades Teaching Certification - Middle Grades Education
Brewton Parker College
HinesvilleBachelor of Arts - Communications, Radio, TV, Film, Creative Writing
Glassboro State College (now Rowan University)
Glassboro, NJMaster's Degree - English
Fort Hays State University
Hays05.2018
Skills
- Course planning
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Leadership and Faculty mentoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Online Teaching
- Exceptional Knowledge of Grammar
- Teaching Methods Knowledge
- Literary Analysis
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Teaching strategies
- Creative writing
Timeline
Dual Credit English Professor
East Central College
08.2020 - 05.2023
English Teacher
Vienna High School
08.2018 - 05.2023
Dual Credit English Professor
Missouri State University West Plains
08.2017 - 05.2020
English Teacher
Salem High School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Middle Grades Teaching Certification - Middle Grades Education
Brewton Parker College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Radio, TV, Film, Creative Writing
Glassboro State College (now Rowan University)
Master's Degree - English
Fort Hays State University
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