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Diane Howard

Artesia,NM

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Carlsbad Early College High School, enhancing student performance through data-driven instruction and fostering critical thinking. Expert in curriculum development and differentiated instruction, achieving significant test score improvements while building strong relationships with students and parents. Committed to holistic student development and innovative teaching practices.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

6th Grade English Language Arts, 6th & 7th Grade Honors English Language Arts Teacher

Artesia Intermediate School
Artesia, NM
08.2024 - Current
  • Curriculum Development & Delivery: Designs and delivers engaging English Language Arts curriculum for 6th-grade students and instructs advanced 6th and 7th-grade Honors English Language Arts courses.
  • Advanced English Language Arts Instruction: Fosters critical thinking, literary analysis, and sophisticated writing in advanced English Language Arts courses.
  • Differentiated Instruction: Implements differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students, including gifted learners.

Early College High School Freshman/Sophomore Level English Language Arts Teacher

Carlsbad Early College High School
Carlsbad, NM
08.2018 - 06.2024
  • Test Score Improvement: Significantly improved state testing scores for freshman and sophomore English Language Arts students.
  • National Recognition: Ranked within the Top 25 Freshman/Sophomore English Language Arts Teachers of the Nation.
  • Data-Driven Instruction & College Readiness: Utilized data-driven strategies to tailor instruction and fostered a supportive environment that prepared students for higher education.

High School English Language Art and Art Teacher

Dexter High School
Dexter, NM
08.2014 - 06.2018
  • Multidisciplinary Curriculum Delivery: Served as 9-12 English teacher, TESOL, and Visual Arts teacher delivering dynamic education curriculum.
  • Technology Integration & Analytical Skill Development: Improved student analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Teacher Training & Support: Provided training to teachers on grade book (Tyler), teacher web designs, and other technology activities/trainings.

5th Grade Elementary Teacher

Dexter Elementary School
Dexter, NM
08.2010 - 08.2014
  • Parent Engagement: Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process.
  • Standards-Based Lesson Planning: Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Holistic Student Development: Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social and citizenship skills.

High School Art Teacher

Dexter High School
Dexter, NM
08.2001 - 08.2010
  • Student Relationship Building & Community Service: Fostered meaningful relationships among students through field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
  • Diversified Instruction & Activity Development: Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Positive Teacher Evaluations: Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students.

Education

Ed.D - Education in Organizational Leadership

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2020

Master of Arts - Education: Curriculum and Technology

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (Major)/Social Studies (Minor)

Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM
01.2002

High School Diploma -

Artesia High School
Artesia, NM
01.1972

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Critical thinking
  • Technology integration
  • Assessment design

Certification

  • New Mexico PreK-12, Level 3-A Teaching License, #280332
  • Endorsements in Visual Arts, TESOL, and Language Arts

Timeline

6th Grade English Language Arts, 6th & 7th Grade Honors English Language Arts Teacher

Artesia Intermediate School
08.2024 - Current

Early College High School Freshman/Sophomore Level English Language Arts Teacher

Carlsbad Early College High School
08.2018 - 06.2024

High School English Language Art and Art Teacher

Dexter High School
08.2014 - 06.2018

5th Grade Elementary Teacher

Dexter Elementary School
08.2010 - 08.2014

High School Art Teacher

Dexter High School
08.2001 - 08.2010

Ed.D - Education in Organizational Leadership

Grand Canyon University

Master of Arts - Education: Curriculum and Technology

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (Major)/Social Studies (Minor)

Eastern New Mexico University

High School Diploma -

Artesia High School

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