E. Spring Zuegner LaFevre
Flemington,NJ
Summary
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Honors English Teacher
Readington Township School District
01.1989 - Current
- Writing: personal essay, literary analysis, argument and persuasion, journalism, comparative analysis, research, poetry, creative writing, grammar and mechanics
- Literature: Shakespeare, Classic literature, Classic Greek literature, memoir, historical fiction, nonfiction, science fiction/dystopia, poetry
- Speaking: Speech writing and delivery.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Enhanced students' reading and writing skills by implementing engaging literature-based activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum, resulting in enriched learning experiences for students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Served as advisor for extracurricular clubs or organizations, contributing to overall development of well-rounded students.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Mentored new teachers within department, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching methods.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
Education
Masters in Educational Leadership -
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ01.2013
Teacher Certification Graduate Program -
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ01.1988
Bachelor of Arts - English And Economics
University of Delaware
Newark, DE01.1987
Skills
- Teachers College Learning Progressions and Performance Assessments
- Google Classroom Suites
- Socratic Seminar Instructional Practice
- Harkness Table Instruction
- Backward By Design Lesson Development
- Cross Curricular Interdisciplinary Project Design
- iready Reading Assessment
- Project-based learning
- Literably Reading Assessment
- Clever, Edpuzzle, Newsela
- Pearson Access Test Preparation and Administration
- Genesis Student Information Systems
Affiliations
- National Council of Teachers of English
- International Reading Association
- Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
- National Education Association
- New Jersey Education Association
- Readington Township Teacher Association
Timeline
Honors English Teacher
Readington Township School District
01.1989 - Current
Masters in Educational Leadership -
Rider University
Teacher Certification Graduate Program -
Rider University
Bachelor of Arts - English And Economics
University of Delaware
Quote
"Whatever a poet writes with enthusiasm and divine inspiration is very fine."
Democritus
Educational Experience
- Genesis Student Information Systems
- Google Classroom Suite, Clever, Edpuzzle, newsela, various others
- Presenter Atlantic City Superintendents Conference: Cross Curricular/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Presenter Hunterdon County Education Association
- Socratic Seminar/Harkness Table Instruction Method
- District Professional Development presenter/leader for Spiderweb design: The best class you never teach
- District Professional Development presenter/leader for Teach Like a Pirate
- Teacher Leader Cross Curricular/Interdisciplinary Studies and Projects
- New England League of Middle School
- Literably Reading Assessment Tools
- Iready Reading Assessment Tools
- Hillsdale college online classes
Professional Instructional Skills
- Planning and Management
- Project Based Instruction
- Experiential Instruction
- Innovative Assessment and Evaluation
- Communication Skills
- Collaborative Teaching
- Differentiated Instruction
- Cross curricular Instruction
- Patience, empathy, and cultural competence
Achievements And Leadership Experiences
- Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club, Beach Haven, NJ, 08008, Officer, Trustee, Past Sailing Director
- Long Beach Island Yacht Racing Association, Long Beach Island, NJ, Officer, Secretary, Past Commodore
- Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Flemington, NJ, Head Coach Cheerleading National Team 1990-2008
- New Jersey Master Teacher Qualification, Highly Effective Teacher
- District Professional Development leader/ presenter
- National Board Certified Teacher Program
- Three time Governor's Teacher of the Year finalist
Sailing, golf, tennis, pickle ball, ornithology, fishing
I enjoy the summers as a Flag Officer for Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club in Beach Haven, NJ. where I sail competitively as crew on a Sanderling Catboat and play in a ladies golf league. In my spare time, I frequent the courts for some tennis or pickle ball. In quieter moments, my husband and I are fond of bird watching and attempt some amateur photography. I also like cooking for our family, especially when our college age children are home for holidays. This spring I am taking lessons on how to shoot Sporting Clays as a new hobby.
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