Theater - I lead an annual trip of upperclassmen to Stratford, Ontario, Canada, to see plays and translate that experience to reading plays in class
Jennifer Hanlon
Akron
Summary
Dynamic English Teacher at Akron Public Schools with a proven track record in curriculum development and student engagement. Expert in critical writing feedback and grammar instruction, utilizing Google Classroom to enhance learning. Successfully created assessments and led extracurricular activities, fostering a vibrant literary community. Committed to inspiring critical thinking and analytical skills in students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Akron Public Schools
01.1999 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes from grades 9-12, including AP Literature and Composition.
- Participated on textbook selection committee for district ELA curriculum.
- Created district assessments for grades 9-12.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of literary texts and informational texts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Developed curriculum to teach and support news writing and a student-driven school newspaper.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities such as the Poetry Club and the school literary magazine.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Kent State University
Kent, OHTeaching Certificate - English - Adult-Young Adult 7-12
Notre Dame College
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Substitute teaching in Pre-k through 12 prior to fulltime
- Testing administration for ACT and OST
- Critical writing feedback
- Writing concepts
- Grammar instruction
- Skilled in utilizing Google Classroom for education
- Analytical writing expertise
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
Earned Honorable Mention through NCTE Realm for production of school literary magazine.
Affiliations
NCTE - National Council of Teachers of English
Interests
Timeline
English Teacher
Akron Public Schools
01.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
Kent State University
Teaching Certificate - English - Adult-Young Adult 7-12
Notre Dame College
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