Diane Allen
London,KY
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 27 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle and High School Science Teacher
Cornerstone Christian School
08.2018 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and learning objectives.
- Utilized interactive teaching methods to enhance student participation and understanding of scientific concepts.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Integrated technology into lessons to facilitate innovative learning experiences for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking skills.
- Provided constructive feedback on student assignments, fostering improvement and academic growth.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and subject knowledge.
- Developed and implemented engaging lab experiments, providing hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences, collaborating with parents to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
- Taught science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
Elementary School Teacher
Laurel County Board Of Education,
08.1998 - 06.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to cater to diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student engagement and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing timely feedback.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences, enhancing communication between home and school.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, ensuring consistency across grade levels.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Instructional Leadership
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01-2004
Master of Arts - Education
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY01-2003
No Degree - Certification To Teach - Elementary Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY06-1995
Master of Divinity - Pastor/Teacher Track
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY01-1980
Master of Arts - Religion And French
Carson-Newman College/University
Jefferson City, TN01-1978
High School Diploma -
Austin-East High School
Knoxville, TN01-1974
Skills
- Middle School:
- Taught - 6th grade Integrated Science; 7th grade Life Science; 8th grade Earth Science
- High School:
- Taught - 9th grade Physical Science; 10th grade Biology; 11th grade Chemistry; High School Spanish for 2 years
- Elementary School:
- Taught - 3rd and 4th grades self-contained for 6 years, teaching all subjects - English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies Taught - 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades in different combinations Departmentalized teaching mainly 4th grade Science, along with different combinations of English Language Arts or Math for 14 years
Timeline
Middle and High School Science Teacher
Cornerstone Christian School
08.2018 - 06.2025
Elementary School Teacher
Laurel County Board Of Education,
08.1998 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Instructional Leadership
Eastern Kentucky University
Master of Arts - Education
University of The Cumberlands
No Degree - Certification To Teach - Elementary Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Master of Divinity - Pastor/Teacher Track
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Religion And French
Carson-Newman College/University
High School Diploma -
Austin-East High School
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