Experienced English Language Arts Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School/High School Adjunct Launch Educator
Springfield Public Schools
09.2020 - Current
Implemented English Language Arts lessons for 7-12th grade (English I, English II, English III, and Reading).
Assessed and reported on each student's ELA progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
Used Canvas to prepare lectures, course materials and lessons.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Stride Learning Solutions-Hazelwood Public Schools
09.2022 - 09.2023
Instruct more than 52 middle school students each year through live lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
Establish positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls and emails.
Provide one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Integrate technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
Implement differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Sales Representative
Wilderness Club At Big Cedar/Bluegreen Vacations
05.2014 - 06.2020
Achieved weekly sales goals by promoting vacation ownership and selling to clients by explaining programs and services
Utilized professional sales techniques to persuasively communicate with clients.
Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
Education
Teaching Certification - English Language Arts 5-9, English 9-12
American Board For Cert of Teacher Excellence
Online
2014
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Media
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
1993
Timeline
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Stride Learning Solutions-Hazelwood Public Schools
09.2022 - 09.2023
Middle School/High School Adjunct Launch Educator
Springfield Public Schools
09.2020 - Current
Sales Representative
Wilderness Club At Big Cedar/Bluegreen Vacations
05.2014 - 06.2020
Teaching Certification - English Language Arts 5-9, English 9-12
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