Lana Funderburk
Monroe,NC
Summary
Focused educator offering experience in promoting positive and inclusive learning environments. Committed to developing engaging curriculum to meet varied learning needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Basic Skills Instructor (part-time)
South Piedmont Community College
Monroe, NC
08.2015 - Current
- Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Apply various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Track student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Create guides and course materials to reiterate instructional information and help students.
- Review class and student records to look for areas in need of improvement and implement plans of action.
Media Coordinator
Union County Public Schools
Monroe, NC
08.2010 - Current
- Offer reference service and book recommendations for young students and teachers to improve children's access to high-quality learning materials.
- Select and maintain books, software and periodicals for children's collection within budget of $18,000 per year.
- Create and implement engaging and educational programs for middle school age groups.
- Maintain records for program attendance and material usage to continuously improve library offerings.
- Assist students in locating and using library resources and assist teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Assist library patrons with resolving computer problems.
- Train staff, students and faculty on use of library technology.
- Drive expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Instruct students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Schedule and coordinate use of library equipment among teachers and staff.
Media Coordinator
Stanly County Schools
Locust , NC
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Researched, planned and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Trained staff, students and faculty on use of library technology.
- Provided extensive instruction for students, patrons and staff in use of print and electronic materials.
- Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Scheduled and coordinated use of library equipment among teachers and staff.
Language Arts Teacher
Stanly County Schools
Locust, NC
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Language Arts Teacher
Union County Public Schools
Monroe, NC
12.1996 - 06.2003
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
Education
Master of Library And Information Science - School Librarianship
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English (minors - Journalism, Women's Studies)
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.1990
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Learning Skills Development
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Adult Education
- Online Teaching
- Student Motivation and Engagement
Certification
- Licensed Language Arts 6-9
- Media Coordinator K-12
Timeline
Adult Basic Skills Instructor (part-time)
South Piedmont Community College
08.2015 - Current
Media Coordinator
Union County Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
Media Coordinator
Stanly County Schools
08.2006 - 06.2009
Language Arts Teacher
Stanly County Schools
08.2003 - 06.2005
Language Arts Teacher
Union County Public Schools
12.1996 - 06.2003
Master of Library And Information Science - School Librarianship
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Bachelor of Arts - English (minors - Journalism, Women's Studies)
University of North Carolina At Charlotte