Heather A. Carlopio
Orange,Ca.
Summary
Committed, passionate, and engaging instructor bringing exceptional lecturing skills and expertise in composition, literature, and english language learning. Gifted in engagement and guidance of students with 20 years in postsecondary education and 15 years in online instruction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Member
University of Phoenix
03.2010 - Current
- Have currently instructed over 200 online courses at University of Phoenix
- Teach Composition 1 and 2 courses to first year students, as well as upper level American Literature survey courses.
- Engage students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Use variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep writing and survey courses interesting and engaging.
- Complete classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions, rubrics, and lectures.
- Develop and implement composition curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Develop and kindle professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Score exams and grade student performance fairly.
Adjunct Faculty
North Orange Continuing Education
08.2023 - Current
- Work in the Basic Skills and High School Diploma programs.
- Work with adult E.S.L. students who have returned to earn their G.E.D. and/or associate's degree.
- Tutor and grade tests and assignments.
- Help students plan coursework and enroll in courses.
- Work with diverse student body and assess their needs and best ways to guide and instruct them.
- Incorporated diverse instructional techniques to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Advised and mentored students on academic progress, career goals, and personal development.
Day to Day Substitute and AP Proctor
Orange County School of the Arts
07.2022 - Current
- Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Proctor AP testing.
College Essay Editor
Self Employed
01.2017 - Current
- Prepare, rewrite, and edit student essays to improve readability and increase impact.
- Review essays for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Determine readiness of written pieces, make changes, and approve final versions for college submission.
- Suggest improvements to content to enhance quality and establish accuracy.
ESL Instructor Non-credit
North Orange County Community College District
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
Master of Arts - English
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, Ca.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA2004
Skills
- Group Teaching
- Academic Growth
- Grading and Evaluation
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Creation
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Individualized Support
- Learning Assessments
- Reading Comprehension
- Online Instruction
- Diversify Instruction
- Proficiency in Developing Rapport
- Adapt Teaching Methods
Affiliations
Golden Key International Honour Society; 2002-present
Certification
California CTE credential in Education, child development, family services.
@ONE certification- Online Teaching and Design.
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty
North Orange Continuing Education
08.2023 - Current
Day to Day Substitute and AP Proctor
Orange County School of the Arts
07.2022 - Current
College Essay Editor
Self Employed
01.2017 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Member
University of Phoenix
03.2010 - Current
ESL Instructor Non-credit
North Orange County Community College District
01.2005 - 01.2007
Master of Arts - English
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University, Fullerton
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