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Joslyn Wolfe
ELA/French/Speech Instructor
Ellicott City,MD
Summary
ELA Teacher with extensive experience at Baltimore County Public Schools, focusing on interdisciplinary project design and fostering critical thinking skills. Expertise in assessment design and parent communication, resulting in improved student engagement and academic performance. Dedicated to cultivating a classroom environment that emphasizes literary analysis and writing proficiency and comfortable safe spaces to thrive.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
1
Certified Grant Writer
Work History
Focus on Women Magazine/Carroll County SchoolsSykesville, Maryland
Internship Coordinator (Voluntary) During Breaks
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Company Overview: www.focusonwomenmagazine.net
- Coordinated internship programs with various departments to enhance student engagement.
- Developed relationships with local businesses for internship opportunities for students.
- Communicated regularly with students to address concerns and provide guidance.
- Collaborated with faculty to align internship goals with academic requirements and standards.
- Collected feedback from students and employers to improve internship program quality.
- Maintained accurate records of internship placements and student progress throughout programs.
- Organized training sessions for interns, including providing materials, scheduling speakers, and reserving facilities.
- Created and maintained an online database for tracking internship applications and placements.
- Managed budgets related to intern programs and expenses.
- Www.focusonwomenmagazine.net
Baltimore City Community CollegeBaltimore, Maryland
Adjunct Speech Communication Professor
10.1998 - Current
Baltimore County Public SchoolsBaltimore County, MD
ELA Teacher
08.2021 - 07.2025
Job overview
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary activities and projects.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and classroom activities.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance teaching methods and student learning experiences.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
- Integrated technology into daily instruction to engage students and enhance learning.
- Adapted content material to suit different levels of understanding among learners.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, projects, field trips.
- Organized extra-curricular activities such as book clubs or writing workshops.
- Designed alternative assessment techniques such as portfolios or rubrics.
- Attended professional development sessions related to ELA instruction.
- Provided feedback on student work to support their development.
- Facilitated small group activities to ensure that all students had an opportunity for success.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences as needed throughout the year.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to ensure a productive learning environment.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of individual students.
- Incorporated current events into English language arts lessons.
- Checked student academic progress by completing verbal exercises, grading assignments, and using mandated examinations.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
- Promoted student growth by encouraging independent thinking, judgment and thought expression.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by providing open-ended questions or tasks.
- Scheduled group and private tutoring sessions to assist students requiring extra help.
- Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
- Assisted students with building long-term skills such for academic, social, and emotional development.
Howard County Public SchoolsColumbia, Maryland
ELA Teacher
08.2000 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources and best practices for teaching.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that encouraged student growth.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to ensure a productive learning environment.
- Attended professional development sessions related to ELA instruction.
- Organized extra-curricular activities such as book clubs or writing workshops.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences as needed throughout the year.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
Baltimore City Public SchoolsBaltimore, Maryland
ELA Instructor/Acting Department Chair
10.1991 - 10.2000
Job overview
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional materials and resources.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
- Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
- Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
- Implemented instructional materials and curriculum to meet specific program needs.
- Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
- Kept up-to-date with advancements in subject area knowledge by attending conferences or workshops.
- Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
- Recorded daily attendance to maintain accurate and complete records.
- Evaluated effectiveness of instructional materials including textbooks, software programs or handouts.
- Maintained accurate records to comply with federal, state and local standards.
- Integrated technology into curriculum design using online resources like virtual labs or simulations.
- Established rules for class management and discipline while implementing appropriate consequences for disruptive behavior.
- Upheld cleaning protocols to maintain safe environment.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
HUMANIMColumbia, MD
Rehabilitation Counselor
Job overview
- Delivered therapeutic support and behavioral counseling to transitional-age youth with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, fostering emotional resilience and personal development.
- Performed comprehensive client assessments and facilitated collaborative care planning with families service providers, and community resources to ensure holistic and continuous support.
TREATMENT RESOURCES FOR YOUTHBaltimore, MD
Addiction and Drug Abuse Trainee
03.2018 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Maintained accurate and confidential treatment documentation, securing necessary service authorizations in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
- Completed comprehensive intake assessments and coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care and appropriate follow-up support for clients.
Education
Goucher College
Bachelor of Arts from Public Policy, English
05.1991
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts from Education
University Overview
33 Graduate Level Courses Beyond the Bachelors
Skills
- Assessment design
- Student engagement
- Educational collaboration
- Parent communication
- Instructional planning
- Critical thinking facilitation
- Feedback provision
- Interdisciplinary project design
- Literary analysis
- Writing instruction
- Interpersonal relationships
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Grammar expertise
- Verbal and written communication
- Recordkeeping skills
- Team collaboration
- School policies adherence
- Professional demeanor
- Problem-solving
- Internship program coordination
- Student engagement strategies
- Feedback collection and analysis
- Effective communication methods
- Critical thinking promotion
Mentoring
Relationship building
Faculty communication
Learning outcome alignment
Course development
Conflict resolution
Syllabus development
Staff development
Community outreach
Websites
Certification
- Advanced Professional Certificate in English With Credentials in Special Ed and Reading, CER-186947-D7Z8K2
- National Board Certification Candidate, 04048655
Activities
- Children's Book Author for Neurodivergent Learners ISBN NUMBER: 97989996427-0-7
- Crafter
- Published Writer, Internship Coordinator for Non Profit and Publication
- Grant Writing
- Coordinator for Public and Private Partnerships
- Circular Economy Coordinator
Timeline
ELA Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2021 - 07.2025
Internship Coordinator (Voluntary) During Breaks
Focus on Women Magazine/Carroll County Schools
01.2021 - Current
Addiction and Drug Abuse Trainee
TREATMENT RESOURCES FOR YOUTH
03.2018 - 12.2020
ELA Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
08.2000 - 01.2015
Adjunct Speech Communication Professor
Baltimore City Community College
10.1998 - Current
ELA Instructor/Acting Department Chair
Baltimore City Public Schools
10.1991 - 10.2000
Rehabilitation Counselor
HUMANIM
Goucher College
Bachelor of Arts from Public Policy, English
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts from Education
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