Elizabeth Kuhns-Boyle
Community College of Allegheny County
Clarksville,PA
Summary
Experienced Academic Advisor and English Educator with over 20 years in secondary and higher education. Focused on course scheduling, academic development, and college transition instruction. Demonstrates expertise in guiding students, monitoring progress, and enhancing study skills and time management to support successful graduation outcomes.
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Language
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Certification
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor/Academic Advisor/SEM instructor
4 Years 11 Months- Advised new and current students on course schedules to ensure academic alignment with degree requirements
- Taught SEM 105, ENG 090, ENG 101L, facilitating student engagement and comprehension of course material
- Developed and implemented innovative curriculum aligned with learning outcomes.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance student understanding and retention.
- Mentored junior faculty on instructional strategies and best practices in higher education.
Substitute Teacher
3 Years 3 Months- Taught English 9 in online and face-to-face formats online and face to face - long-term position, substitute teaching at secondary level
- Implemented lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom management by establishing clear expectations and routines.
- Supported teachers in maintaining a positive learning environment through effective communication.
Facilitator - Online Education/English teacher
13 Years 10 Months- Facilitated delivery of online curriculum programs to enhance student engagement
- Prepared students for GED to ensure readiness for post-secondary opportunities
- Supported students in credit recovery programs by providing guidance on coursework and study strategies. with coursework for graduation, Teaching English 10 and 11, Pre AP 10, and SAT Verbal.
Education
MA - English Language And Literature
BSEd - Secondary Education/English
Skills
Curriculum Development
Online teaching
Educational Technology
Digital Learning Tools
Student Success Strategies
Academic Advising
Advising theory/practice
Teaching excellence
Educational leadership
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- National Council Teachers of English
- Western Pennsylvania Teachers of English
- College Autism Network
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- American Association of Colleges and Universities
- National Academic Advising Association
Certification
- Postgraduate Professional - Virginia Department of Education
- Instructional I - Pennsylvania Department of Education
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Associate Professor/Academic Advisor/SEM instructor
Community College of Allegheny County
09.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Bethlehem-Center School District
02.2021 - 05.2024
Facilitator - Online Education/English teacher
Goochland County Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2020
California University of Pennsylvania
MA from English Language And Literature
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
BSEd from Secondary Education/English
AWARDS
- "Why I Teach" Teacher Appreciation Contest - Education Week May 2014
- Central Virginia Writing Project 18-Month Institute - Central Virginia Writing Project.
- University of Virginia January 2014, Arthur Vining Davis Teaching Fellow - University of Virginia Center for the Liberal Arts June 2004