Dedicated high school English teacher with expertise in student engagement, individualized support, and creative writing instruction. Committed to fostering a love for literature and enhancing comprehension through diverse teaching strategies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English Teacher, Paul Laurence Dunbar
Fayette County Public Schools
Lexington, KY
08.2021 - Current
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and communication skills.
Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
Assessed student performance through varied evaluation methods, ensuring comprehension of material.
Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
High School English Teacher, Lincoln County HS
Lincoln County Public Schools
Stanford, KY
07.2017 - 07.2021
Boosted students'' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
Fostered a love of literature among students by introducing engaging texts from diverse genres, authors, time periods, and cultures.
Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
Mentored new teachers on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
High School English Teacher, Bryan Station HS
Fayette County Public Schools
Lexington, KY
08.2011 - 06.2017
Delivered Advanced English 1, English 1, Creative Writing I and II, 21st Century Digital Literacy courses to foster critical thinking and creativity in students.
Created engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to boost student engagement and academic achievement.
Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking and improved student participation.
Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet diverse learning needs of students.
Mentored new teachers on effective classroom management strategies and instructional practices.
Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
High School English Teacher, Paul G. Blazer HS
Ashland Independent Schools
Ashland, KY
08.2007 - 06.2011
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension of literary concepts.
Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting active participation and critical thinking among students.
Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and needs.
Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum development and classroom management techniques.
High School English Teacher, Henry Clay HS
Fayette County Public Schools
Lexington, KY
08.2001 - 06.2007
Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and literary analysis skills.
Developed and assessed student performance through various evaluation methods.
Mentored new teachers on curriculum development and classroom management strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary English Education
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Classical Languages And English Secondary Educatio
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05-2000
Skills
Parent communication
Writing instruction
Grammar expertise
Literary analysis
Critical writing
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Online teaching
Classroom management
Collaborative teaching
Teacher collaboration
Team collaboration
Creative lesson design
Timeline
High School English Teacher, Paul Laurence Dunbar
Fayette County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
High School English Teacher, Lincoln County HS
Lincoln County Public Schools
07.2017 - 07.2021
High School English Teacher, Bryan Station HS
Fayette County Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2017
High School English Teacher, Paul G. Blazer HS
Ashland Independent Schools
08.2007 - 06.2011
High School English Teacher, Henry Clay HS
Fayette County Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2007
Master of Arts - Secondary English Education
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts - Classical Languages And English Secondary Educatio