John J. Toolan
Kapaa,HI
Summary
Seeking a position where I can use my teaching/communication skills.
Academic professional with extensive experience in higher education, emphasizing innovative teaching methods and curriculum development. Known for fostering collaborative learning environment and achieving significant improvements in student performance. Highly adaptable and committed to meeting evolving needs of academic community, with key skills in curriculum design and student mentorship.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant English Professor
San Juan College
09.2015 - 05.2022
- Mentored new faculty members, sharing best practices and strategies to ensure their success in the classroom.
- Strengthened curriculum alignment with state standards by revising course materials and collaborating with peers during professional development sessions.
- Increased student retention rates by implementing early intervention strategies for at-risk learners.
- Improved student writing skills through focused workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions.
Language Arts Instructor
Southwest Open School
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Company Overview: Progressive, experiential-based charter high school
- Taught all levels of English at this progressive, experiential-based charter high school
- Progressive, experiential-based charter high school
English Adjunct Instructor
San Juan College
09.2003 - 05.2008
- Company Overview: Large community college in northern New Mexico
- Taught many sections of Freshman Composition and various levels of remedial composition using Writer’s Workshop methodology
- Large community college in northern New Mexico
Substitute Teacher
Durango School District 9-R
09.2001 - 05.2008
- Have substituted at all grade levels and all subject areas
Day Program Coordinator
Community Connections Inc.
09.2001 - 08.2003
- Coordinated activities and managed staff of ten for this program which helps severely mentally disabled adults in Durango
ESL Teacher
Anshan Teachers College
09.1999 - 08.2001
- Company Overview: Large university in China
- Taught ESL at this large university in China and these two reputable language schools in South America
- Large university in China
Secondary English Teacher
Aztec High School and Durango High School
08.1996 - 05.1999
- Taught Freshman and Sophomore English and English Communications using progressive teaching methods
Education
MA - English Literature
The Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT07.2008
Post BA - Secondary English Education
The University of Colorado
Boulder, CO12.1995
BA - English Literature
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ12.1989
Hobbies and Interests
- Singer/songwriter
- Spanish speaker
- World traveler
- Published writer
- Adventure athlete
- Gardener/Small farmer
Timeline
Assistant English Professor
San Juan College
09.2015 - 05.2022
Language Arts Instructor
Southwest Open School
08.2008 - 05.2010
English Adjunct Instructor
San Juan College
09.2003 - 05.2008
Substitute Teacher
Durango School District 9-R
09.2001 - 05.2008
Day Program Coordinator
Community Connections Inc.
09.2001 - 08.2003
ESL Teacher
Anshan Teachers College
09.1999 - 08.2001
Secondary English Teacher
Aztec High School and Durango High School
08.1996 - 05.1999
Post BA - Secondary English Education
The University of Colorado
BA - English Literature
Rutgers University
MA - English Literature
The Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury College
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