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Linda Gross

Cypress,TX

Summary

Energetic educator with 38 years of hands-on experience employing range of suitable strategies to foster student learning. Accomplished in revising and updating course materials, evaluating student performance and supervising research and field-based developmental activities. Dedicated to maximizing in-class time.


Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Lone Star College System
01.2005 - 07.2023
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
  • Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
  • Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.

Teacher

Cypress Fairbanks ISD
08.1985 - 05.2023
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.

Education

Master of Science - Physical Sciences

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX
05.1997

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
05.1984

Skills

  • Faculty Communication
  • Academic Advisement
  • Individualized Support
  • Online Teaching
  • Student Motivation
  • Student Engagement
  • Curriculum Creation
  • Expertise in Physics and Astronomy
  • Lesson Development

Accomplishments

Received Adjunct Excellence award from Lone Star College in 2022.

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Lone Star College System
01.2005 - 07.2023

Teacher

Cypress Fairbanks ISD
08.1985 - 05.2023

Master of Science - Physical Sciences

University of Houston - Clear Lake

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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