Julie Baker
Branson,MO
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Branson High School, excelling in curriculum creation and student engagement. Developed innovative lesson plans that significantly enhanced comprehension and retention. Adept at classroom management and mentoring, fostering a positive learning environment that promotes academic success and critical thinking.
Selected as Missouri Teacher of the Year for Southwest Missouri in 2023.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
College of the Ozarks
08.2021 - Current
- Developed course materials and syllabi to align with academic standards and learning objectives.
- Facilitated engaging discussions that encouraged critical thinking among students.
- Provided individualized support to students, addressing diverse learning needs and enhancing understanding of course content.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback to foster improvement.
English Teacher
Branson High School
08.2012 - 06.2025
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension and retention.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and needs.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations to drive academic improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
English Teacher
Trinity Christian Academy
08.2007 - 06.2011
- Developed strong relationships with students, promoting a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Education
Masters in Education - English Education
MidAmerica Nazarene
Overland Park, KS05-1992
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-1988
Skills
- Curriculum creation
- Classroom management
- Classroom presentations
- Student mentoring
- Lesson development
- Subject matter expertise
- Student engagement
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
College of the Ozarks
08.2021 - Current
English Teacher
Branson High School
08.2012 - 06.2025
English Teacher
Trinity Christian Academy
08.2007 - 06.2011
Masters in Education - English Education
MidAmerica Nazarene
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Wichita State University
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