Kirsten Dos Santos
College Writing Instructor
Arkansas City,KS
Summary
Passionate teacher with ten years expertise in developing course curriculums and delivering lectures that align with literature and college writing objectives. Excels in creating lessons accommodating diverse learning styles and promoting student engagement through collaborative work. Integrates culturally diverse content, provides personalized feedback, and utilizes Blackboard Ultra for both in-person and online learning. Contributes to departmental improvements, mentors new teachers, participates in professional development, and supports inclusion and diversity initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
College Writing Instructor
Cowley College
08.2014 - Current
- Develops course curriculums, delivers engaging lectures, and aligns with college writing objectives.
- Creates lessons for diverse learning styles and promotes student engagement and critical thinking through individual and collaborative work.
- Delivers instruction and provides specialized tutoring to students in supplemental writing courses.
- Incorporates culturally diverse content and provides personalized feedback.
- Utilizes Blackboard Ultra to enhance course delivery in various learning environments.
- Collaborates on curriculum improvements, mentors new teachers, and engages in professional development.
- Supports inclusion and diversity initiatives, including committee participation and student club co-sponsorship.
Adjunct College Writing Instructor
Southwestern College
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Created Composition I and II lesson plans to reinforce grammar, college writing, and research skills.
- Provided regular feedback to learners regarding their writing competency.
- Conducted peer review workshops to enhance writing and editing abilities.
- Facilitated group discussions and analytical reading and writing exercises to improve critical thinking skills
Education
Graduate Hours: HLC Faculty Qualification Policy - Ethnic & Indigenous Literature
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS 05.2001 -
Masters of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Southwestern College
Winfield, KS 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Southwestern College
Winfield, KS 05.2001 -
Skills
Empathy and patience
Adaptable Teaching Methods
Organization and Planning
Exceptional communication
Writing Class Instruction
Curriculum Development
Literature analysis
Differentiated Instruction
Multicultural Sensitivity
Online Teaching Proficiency
Constructive feedback delivery
Critical Thinking Application
Additional Information
- Presented at Southwest PCA/ACA and Great Plains on Acceleration conferences.
- Serves on the Inclusion and Diversity Initiative committee for Cowley College.
- Co-sponsored the student Inclusion and Diversity club, Voices Heard (2021-23).
Timeline
College Writing Instructor
Cowley College
08.2014 - Current
Adjunct College Writing Instructor
Southwestern College
01.2011 - 05.2014
Graduate Hours: HLC Faculty Qualification Policy - Ethnic & Indigenous Literature
Emporia State University
05.2001 -
Masters of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Southwestern College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Southwestern College
05.2001 -
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