Ernestine Atkinson
Avon,Indiana
Summary
Dedicated educator passionate about fostering a positive learning environment and empowering students to reach their full potential. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring active involvement of all students in the learning process. Strong communication and interpersonal skills facilitate effective collaboration with colleagues, parents, and the community. Committed to continuous professional development and staying current with educational best practices to enhance student outcomes.
Professional educator with strong background in teaching and language instruction. Skilled in curriculum development, lesson planning, and fostering engaging online learning environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and achieving educational goals. Effective at enhancing student performance and building strong communication skills.
Overview
2014
2014
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Indiana Wesleyan University
2003 - 2006
- Taught: Reading Classes for the Master's in Education Program
- Prepared and presented different reading concepts for the Elementary Education program
- Graded and offered constructive ideas for the On-Line portion of the class
- Conducted individual meetings with each student through the On-Line portal.
Instructor
Adult Education Camp Pendleton, California
1975 - 1977
- Developed curriculum
- Reading Techniques
- Basic English Grammar
- Study Skills
Instructor
Mira Costa College
- Taught:
- Reading Enrichment
- Vocabulary
- Speed Reading
- Starting College
- Summer Readiness
- Organized program and helped with recruiting students for Summer Readiness Program
Indianapolis Public Schools
01.1998 - 01.2014
- Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School Teacher
- Pacer's Academy, English Teacher, Alternative school
- Emma Donnan Middle School 2007-2009 Teacher and Coach
- Gambold Middle School 2005-2007 Reading Teacher
- Coleman Middle School Teacher and Reading Facilitator
Enid Public Schools
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Title I Reading
Rapides Parish Schools
01.1991 - 01.1996
- English Teacher 8th grade
Education
Master's Degree - Reading Diagnostics
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Skills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Online teaching
- Writing instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Project-based learning
- Individual instruction
- Lesson planning
- Multitasking and organization
Professional training
- Indianapolis Public School Coaches Training
- Curriculum Mapping
- InSai
- Tessa
- Marzano Curriculum
- Success For All Facilitator Training
Teaching License
- Language Arts/Social Studies/Reading, Grades 1-9, Life
- General Elementary, Grades 1-6 7/8, Life
- Reading Specialist, Grades 1-12, 6/16/15
Timeline
Indianapolis Public Schools
01.1998 - 01.2014
Enid Public Schools
01.1996 - 01.1998
Rapides Parish Schools
01.1991 - 01.1996
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Instructor
Mira Costa College
Instructor
Indiana Wesleyan University
2003 - 2006
Instructor
Adult Education Camp Pendleton, California
1975 - 1977