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Hillary Boles

Louisville,KY

Summary

Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher

Jefferson County Public Schools
10.2020 - Current
  • Teach English 3, 4, and Humanities.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on educational trends and research-based strategies for instruction.

Creative Nonfiction Teacher

Global Online Academy
08.2019 - Current
  • Teach creative writing to students from all over the world
  • Attend annual professional development on standards-based learning.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.

English Teacher

Louisville Collegiate School
08.2015 - 10.2020
  • Teach Honors World Literature and Composition
  • Teach a class on Service Learning, called "Give." Grade Dean, 10th grade
  • Member of Faculty Senate
  • Global Citizenship Committee member
  • Sponsor of the newspaper, Pandemonium, and literary journal, The Speed Review.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.

Language Arts Teacher

Oldham County Middle School
08.2009 - 07.2015
  • Teach 6th grade Language Arts and reading Response to Intervention classes
  • Teacher of the Year, 2011-2012
  • Internal lab classroom host
  • Finalist, ExCEL award, 2013
  • Public Education Business Coalition Lab Host, 2012-2013
  • Lead Teacher, Team Leader, Professional Learning Community Leader.
  • Developed strong reading skills among students by implementing engaging literature circles and guided reading activities.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.

Master Teacher

BetterLesson.com
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Write and share lessons on a national website through a grant for the National Education Association and the Gates Foundation
  • Upload videos of instruction, blog, reflect on teaching practices.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by leading in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Writing Instructor

Indiana University Southeast
08.2009 - 05.2012
  • Taught remedial, introductory, and advanced writing courses.
  • Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
  • Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.

Education

Ph.D., Public Arts and Letters program - Comparative Humanities

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2027

History, Politics, and Society Certificate -

Exeter College, Oxford University
Oxford, Oxfordshire
08.2018

M.F.A. - Creative Writing - Creative Nonfiction

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05.2009

B.S. - English Education

Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN
05.2006

Skills

  • Student Motivation
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Student Support
  • Classroom Management

Accomplishments

  • BAIRD teaching award recipient, 2021.
  • English Speaking Union scholarship recipient, 2018.
  • Conference presenter, SPEAK, 2014.
  • National Board Certified Teacher, 2013.
  • Master Teacher, NEA Master Teacher Project, 2013.
  • Teacher of the Year, Oldham County Schools, 2013.
  • ExCEL Award Finalist, 2013.
  • DeSpain Journalism Award, 1999.


Publicationsandawards

  • English Speaking Union scholarship recipient, 2018.
  • Conference presenter, SPEAK, 2014.
  • Teacher of the Year, Oldham County Schools, 2013.
  • ExCEL Award Finalist, 2013.
  • DeomP Literary Magazine: "Dead Actor," and "Endangered Species," 2005.
  • IUS Review, 2005.
  • Coastlines Literary Magazine, 2006-2007.
  • DeSpain Journalism Award, 1999.
  • 10-minute play, "Waitress," performed by FAU M.F.A. theater students, 2008.

Summary

Dynamic educator and writer, skilled at many facets of communications and administration.

Timeline

English Teacher

Jefferson County Public Schools
10.2020 - Current

Creative Nonfiction Teacher

Global Online Academy
08.2019 - Current

English Teacher

Louisville Collegiate School
08.2015 - 10.2020

Master Teacher

BetterLesson.com
06.2013 - 06.2014

Language Arts Teacher

Oldham County Middle School
08.2009 - 07.2015

Writing Instructor

Indiana University Southeast
08.2009 - 05.2012

Ph.D., Public Arts and Letters program - Comparative Humanities

University of Louisville

History, Politics, and Society Certificate -

Exeter College, Oxford University

M.F.A. - Creative Writing - Creative Nonfiction

Florida Atlantic University

B.S. - English Education

Indiana University Southeast

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