Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Interests
Timeline
Julianne Visscher

Julianne Visscher

Hull,IA

Summary

Dynamic retired English teacher, adept communication and time management. Strong analytical thinker with meticulous attention to detail, committed to education and educational systems. Skillful in critical reading, notetaking, and following instructions.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher

Boyden-Hull Community Schools
08.1991 - 05.2025
  • Taught 9th, 11th, and 12th grades.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of English language concepts.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking and communication skills among students.
  • Assisted in creating assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension of curriculum material.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote inclusive education.
  • Implemented technology tools to support interactive learning experiences in the classroom.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and improve instructional strategies across subjects.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Served as an advisor for extracurricular clubs or organizations, contributing to the overall development of well-rounded students.

Speech Coach

Boyden-Hull Community Schools
08.1994 - 05.2025
  • Coached aspiring student speakers, fostering confidence and refining presentation skills.
  • Developed personalized coaching plans to enhance students' public speaking abilities.
  • Achieved consistently high ratings in the highest levels of competition.

Instructional Coach

Boyden-Hull Community Schools
08.2016 - 05.2021
  • Developed and implemented instructional strategies to enhance teacher effectiveness and student engagement.
  • Facilitated professional development workshops focused on best practices in teaching and learning methodologies.
  • Collaborated with educators to analyze student performance data, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Mentored teachers in integrating technology into their classrooms, promoting innovative instructional practices.
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

Associate of Arts - English Education

Northwestern College , Orange City, Iowa

High School Diploma -

Pella Community High School, Pella, IA

Skills

  • Analytical thinker
  • Evaluative reader
  • Adept in Google software
  • Skilled in Mac applications
  • Experienced in guiding students through college admissions
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Efficient time management
  • Excellent communication
  • Detail-oriented organization
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Affiliations

  • NCTE - National Council of Teachers of English
  • NEA - National Education Association

Interests

Reading

Playing bass guitar

Quilting

Traveling

Timeline

Instructional Coach - Boyden-Hull Community Schools
08.2016 - 05.2021
Speech Coach - Boyden-Hull Community Schools
08.1994 - 05.2025
English Teacher - Boyden-Hull Community Schools
08.1991 - 05.2025
University of Missouri - Master of Arts, Education
Northwestern College - Associate of Arts, English Education
Pella Community High School - High School Diploma,