Kathleen Tucker
English Teacher
11619 Borchetta Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
Summary
English Teacher with 30+ years of experience in the classroom providing an innovative, safe, stimulating learning environment for students with a wide range of abilities and many different styles of learning. Work closely with colleagues to collect data in order to ensure all students are presented with an appropriately challenging course load to prepare them for their next step in their education. Proven success increasing productivity and quality of products with all levels. Experience creating and implementing supplemented curricula for rigor. Teacher of the Year recipient.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher-English and Department Chair
Marvin Ridge High School
Waxhaw, NC
07.2019 - Current
- Teach English I and II (EOC)
- Department Chair for English
- MTSS representative for school.
- Club advisor for Girls in Charlotte
- Club advisor for National English Honor Society
- Tech support for teachers navigating Canvas, SMART screen and other hardware and software programs
- Develop online curriculum for Distance Learning Instruction used by PLC.
- Provide training sessions for technology platforms to teachers.
- Research programs and pilot programs for department integration
- Trained Mentor for new teachers
Teacher-English
CMS William A Hough High School
Cornelius, North Carolina
08.2013 - 07.2022
- Taught English II, AVID I,II,III,IV, Lit and Film, Strategies for Academic Success, Honors Cadet Tutors, and Creative Writings
- Develop ongoing curricula for writing and reading groups
- AVID Site Coordinator-implemented AVID for the first time for each grade level-helped other AVID elective teachers
- Member and case manager for the MTSS Intervention Team for four years
- Diversity Tolerance leader for school
- Assistant to the testing coordinator since 2013
- Submitting NBCT material May 2019
- Club leader for YellowisHello for mental health awareness
- Participate in Professional Learning Community
- Participate in professional development courses in differentiation, writing, Reading Apprenticeship, AVID, Edgenuity, White Paper annotation, EOS, and many more.
- Collect and analyze data to guide appropriate instruction
- Work closely with the English department to develop formal and summative assessments
- Supplement and implement the Strategies for Academic Success online course for subgroups of our population
- Developing and implementing the curriculum for our Honors Teacher Cadets
Teacher and Student Assistance Coordinator
Language Arts
08.1997 - 07.2013
- Taught 6th grade Language Arts, English 9, English 10 to students with above average intelligence, but who were identified as having a specific learning disability and/or ADHD.
- Developed education plans specific to the students
- Worked closely with psychologists, parents, students and colleagues to develop and implement individualized education plans and social development plans
- Developed school-wide technology, safety and professional development plans
- Worked closely with students to support and guide them to make the best decision for their next step in their education.
- Worked with college admissions professionals to ensure success for our students and parents with the transition to college
- Developed curriculum guidelines for school implementation
Teacher-English 7-12
The Willows At Amethyst-Self Contained
Charlotte, NC
07.1996 - 07.1997
- Taught English to patients in grades 7-12 in a partial hospitalization program.
- Program closed due to managed care changes.
- Created and implemented behavior and education plans for students in the program
- Helped students transition back into their schools.
- Worked closely with other schools in the area to help students have a successful transition.
- Certified in Ropes Course Instruction
- Certified in Crisis Prevention Training
- Administered CPR and First Aid training to staff
Teacher-English
St. Anne Institute
06.1991 - 07.1996
- Taught English to children in grades 9-12 identified as juvenile delinquents and residents of the facility.
- Taught, American Literature, British Literature and World Literature at varying levels and for different grade levels.
- Created and implemented education plans and behavior plans for residents
- Worked closely with administration and local officials to ensure success upon discharge
- Trained and verified in many crisis prevention courses.
- Participated in professional learning communities
Education
College of St. Rose, English/Secondary Education
05.1988 - 05.1991
SUNY Plattsburg
08.1986 - 05.1988
Skills
Certified in Orton GIllingham Multi-sensory Reading Intervention System https://wwworton-gillinghamcom/
undefinedTimeline
Teacher-English and Department Chair
Marvin Ridge High School
07.2019 - Current
Teacher-English
CMS William A Hough High School
08.2013 - 07.2022
Teacher and Student Assistance Coordinator
Language Arts
08.1997 - 07.2013
Teacher-English 7-12
The Willows At Amethyst-Self Contained
07.1996 - 07.1997
Teacher-English
St. Anne Institute
06.1991 - 07.1996
College of St. Rose, English/Secondary Education
05.1988 - 05.1991
SUNY Plattsburg
08.1986 - 05.1988
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