Accomplished High School English Teacher from Leyden High School District 212, adept in classroom management and curriculum design. Demonstrates a strong background in English literature and a commitment to enhancing student literacy. Actively engages in professional development, ensuring the application of current best practices. Skilled in reading comprehension and licensed in Illinois, consistently achieves significant advancements in student learning. Dedicated Teacher offering 21 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
I design and implement high quality curriculum in all levels of composition and literature courses. I maintain accurate records of students' achievements. I communicate regularly with students and their parents regarding their progress toward mastery of skills. I collaborate with colleagues on best practices in English language arts. I utilize current technologies to enhance proven reading and writing strategies and to effective deliver lessons. I frequently attend professional development sessions both locally and nationally to stay abreast of current best practices and teaching philosophies.