PowerPoint, Excel, Word
Gayle Blizzard
Classroom Teacher
Arnold,MD
Summary
Professional educator with outstanding communication and instruction experience. Adjunct Faculty adapts to different classroom settings and subjects. Masterful at new teaching styles and concepts and can work within constraints of school guidelines and policies. Keen observer equipped to change teaching styles based on student need or subject matter.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Member
Anne Arundel Community College
01.2014 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies in lectures.
- Boosted course effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to revise curricula and assessment methods.
- Increased student engagement through the implementation of interactive activities during class sessions.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
- Conducted assessments and provided individualized feedback to help students improve their performance.
- Established strong rapport with students, creating an inclusive learning environment that fostered curiosity and critical thinking skills.
- Developed supplemental materials to support diverse learning needs within the classroom.
- Utilized various teaching methodologies to accommodate different learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Supported student success outside of the classroom by offering office hours for one-on-one assistance or group tutoring sessions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge in respective fields of expertise by attending conferences and workshops.
- Emphasized active learning techniques such as group discussions, debates, or problem-solving activities during class time.
- Developed and implemented Adult Basic Education and high school equivalency curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
Part-time Teacher
Calvert County Public Schools
07.2004 - 07.2009
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Supported young mothers and families through grant-funded Even Start and Judy Center programs, through parenting classes and GED.
- Developed curriculum aligned to school for home bound students as a Home and Hospital Teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Education
No Degree - Organizational Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 05.2001 -
No Degree - Industrial Engineering
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 05.2001 -
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Marshall University
Huntington, WV 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 05.2001 -
Skills
- Individualized student assistance
- Student Engagement
- Multimedia integration
- Academic advising
- Course Planning
- Student retention
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Planning
- Lesson development
- Lesson Planning
- Teaching Effectiveness
- Educational technology
- Active learning techniques
Software
Zoom, Teams, and other collaborative tools
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Member
Anne Arundel Community College
01.2014 - Current
Part-time Teacher
Calvert County Public Schools
07.2004 - 07.2009
No Degree - Organizational Leadership
Walden University
05.2001 -
No Degree - Industrial Engineering
University of Maryland - College Park
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Marshall University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
West Virginia University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
West Virginia University
05.2001 -
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