Jennifer Perna
High School English Teacher
League City,TX
Summary
Scholarly English Teacher with expertise in advanced curriculum, communicating ideas, and fostering student comprehension at the high school and college levels. Expert in adapting course materials to meet the established standards of a rigorous curriculum and the AP program. Area of focus, British Literature and academic writing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
High School English Teacher
Bay Area Christian School
League City, Texas
08.2012 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Education
Master of Arts - English
Univeristy of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX 08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
University of Houston Clear Lake
Houston, TX 01.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
Writing coursework
Grammar principles
Literature analysis
Differentiated instruction
Adult Education
Problem-solving skills
Proofreading and editing
Academic advisement
Lecturing
SmartClassroom Technology
Post-secondary education
British Literature Scholar
Organizational ability
Public Speaking
Timeline
Master of Arts - English
Univeristy of Texas At Tyler
08.2020 - Current
High School English Teacher
Bay Area Christian School
08.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
University of Houston Clear Lake
01.2008 - 12.2012