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JENNIFER NIX

JENNIFER NIX

Writer
Las Cruces,NM

Summary

Astute professional offering outstanding skills in copywriting, proofreading and editing. Published author of literature study guides and curriculum guides, as well as culinary journalism and blogs. Trained in literary analysis and rhetoric/composition. Pursuing writer position with possibility of remote employment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Writer

SuperSummary
Remote
02.2022 - Current

Write thorough summaries and insightful critical analyses of classic and contemporary literature on deadline. Average word length 20,000 words.

Dual Credit English Teacher/Gifted Advisor

Arrowhead Early College High School
Las Cruces, NM
06.2016 - 06.2020
  • Taught dual-credit college English writing and literature courses as adjunct with New Mexico State University.
  • Created interactive videos for literary analysis of poetry, short stories, and novels
  • Created study guides for at-risk and gifted students
  • Coordinated theme days for classes to encourage interest in reading, resulting in significant increase in reading scores.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.

English Teacher

Camino Real Middle School
Las Cruces, NM
08.2003 - 05.2016
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

English Teacher

Liberty Middle School
Lemoore, CA
08.1997 - 06.2003
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
  • Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
  • Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
  • Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.

Education

Master of Arts - English Literature

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
01.2012 - 12.2014

Fifth Year Teacher Credentialing - Education

Chapman University
Orange, CA
08.1998 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Arts - English Composition

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR
08.1990 - 06.1994

Skills

Literature analysis

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Software

Canvas

Blackboard

Google Educator Certification

Adobe Acrobat DC & Photoshop

Zoom

Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Writer

SuperSummary
02.2022 - Current

Dual Credit English Teacher/Gifted Advisor

Arrowhead Early College High School
06.2016 - 06.2020

Master of Arts - English Literature

New Mexico State University
01.2012 - 12.2014

English Teacher

Camino Real Middle School
08.2003 - 05.2016

Fifth Year Teacher Credentialing - Education

Chapman University
08.1998 - 06.1999

English Teacher

Liberty Middle School
08.1997 - 06.2003

Bachelor of Arts - English Composition

Southern Oregon University
08.1990 - 06.1994
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