LINDA JOHNSON
Baltimore,MD
Summary
To utilize my education and experience in a position as a Success Coach at the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Lecturer
Morgan State University, Department of English and Language Arts
08.2015 - 12.2024
- Create the addendum to the syllabus and course schedule
- Plan lessons on vocabulary development, reading skills, literature, essay and paragraph composition, research writing, grammar, and punctuation
- Teach in-person and hybrid, and online courses
- Post announcements/reminders, course syllabi and schedules, files, links, and videos to Blackboard/Canvas
- Grade and provided feedback on quizzes and tests, class work, homework, and writing assignments
- Moderate discussions on assigned readings
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and performance to monitor progress over time.
Online Adjunct English Lecturer
Morgan State University, Department of English and Language Arts
- 08.2021
- Taught reading, English composition and humanities courses online
- Posted PowerPoint presentations, assignments, other handouts, and grades on Canvas
- Provided feedback on students’ assignments using the grading icons and comments
- Utilized Zoom and Big Blue Button to facilitate online courses
- Extended class discussions by utilizing the Discussion feature of Canvas
- Held office hours and conferences with individual students by using Big Blue Button
- Reported students’ academic progress in StarFish
- Created mid-term and final exams
- Recorded grades on Blackboard/Canvas
- Submitted midterm and final grades via Banner WebSIS.
Remote/Online Writing Coach
University of Maryland Global Campus, Graduate School of Management & Technology
02.2012 - 12.2016
- Provided writing coaching/tutoring services to graduate students in business, management, organizational leadership, and biotechnology courses
- Actively monitored the Writing Coach’s Conferences
- Established final due dates for submitting writing assignments to draft folders
- Reviewed and provided feedback on graduate students’ writing assignments using track changes in Microsoft Word
- Posted relevant weekly writing tips in the Writing Coach’s Conference
- Verified that graduate students’ writing assignments conformed to APA format
- Responded to graduate students’ inquiries pertaining to writing or draft submissions within 48 hours
- Encouraged graduate students to use coaching services.
Library Associate
Village Learning Place
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Opened and closed library using established security procedures
- Worked at the circulation desk, assisting customers in locating materials, finding information and accessing resources, including internet and electronic resources
- Maintained library collection, including periodicals
- Planned and changed book displays
- Implemented established library policies and procedures
- Assisted with program registration and preparing the library space for events and activities
- Supervised and assigned tasks to library volunteers and work study students
- Provided customer service beyond the circulation desk, such as assisting children with school projects and helping adults with resume writing.
Adjunct English Lecturer
Anne Arundel Community College, School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Communications and English
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Modified course syllabus and schedule
- Planned and taught lessons on the writing process, paragraph composition, grammar, and punctuation
- Posted announcements/reminders, course syllabus and schedule, files, and links to course homepage
- Graded and provided feedback on quizzes and tests, class work, homework, and writing assignments
- Moderated discussions on assigned readings
- Recorded and reported students’ attendance and academic progress
- Created final exam
- Calculated, assigned and submitted final grades via Faculty Self Services.
Writing Tutor
Anne Arundel Community College, The Writing Center
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Indicated problems in unity, coherence, grammar, punctuation and mechanics after reading students’ work
- Suggested ways to correct errors and improve writing
- Recommended follow-up exercises to remedy problem areas
- Assisted students in developing thesis statements through directed discussion
- Provided information on proper documentation style for research-based writing assignments
- Verified that students’ writing assignments conformed to the assignments’ instructions.
Adjunct English Instructor
Baltimore City Community College, Department of English, Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts (EHVPA)
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Modified course syllabus and schedule
- Planned and taught lessons on the writing process, paragraph composition, grammar, and punctuation
- Posted announcements/reminders, course syllabus and schedule, files, and links to course homepage
- Graded and provided feedback on quizzes and tests, class work, homework, and writing assignments
- Moderated discussions on assigned readings
- Recorded and reported students’ attendance and academic progress
- Created final exam
- Calculated, assigned and submitted final grades via Faculty Self Services.
Student Teacher
Coppin Academy High School, Baltimore City Public School System
10.2007 - 12.2007
- Planned lessons for 10th grade English classes
- Taught literature and grammar lessons
- Recorded attendance
- Graded quizzes, tests, and writing assignments
- Managed classroom environment
- Attended 10th grade team meetings.
Education
Master of Arts in English -
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN08.2022
Grant Proposal Writing Certificate -
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS10.2020
Graduate Certificate in Composition Studies -
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN05.2017
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD05.2010
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD05.2003
High School Diploma -
Western High School
Baltimore, MD06.1999
Skills
- Writing Workshops
- Academic Support
- Individual Counseling
- Student Support
- Interpersonal Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Coaching Strategies
Certification
Professional Eligibility Teaching Certificate, Maryland State Department of Education, English, Grades 7-12
Affiliations
- College Reading and Learning Association, Member
- Langston Hughes Society, Member
Tutoringexperience
- Remote/Online Writing Coach, University of Maryland Global Campus, Largo, MD, 02/12 - 12/16
- Writing Tutor, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD, 01/13 - 08/15
- Assistant Reading Center Coordinator, Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD, 09/04 - 02/07
- Writing Consultant, Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD, 09/00 - 09/04
Presentations
- Guiding Struggling Middle School Readers Down the Path of Becoming Confident in Reading, Thesis Defense Committee, Coppin State University, 11/08
- The Meaning of Success, English Composition class, Coppin State University, 2006
- How to Make a Newsletter, Journalism class, Coppin State University, 2006
Academiccommunityservice
- Reader, Toni Morrison Read-In, 02/20
- Judge, Henrietta Lack Legacy Group’s Essay Contest, 12/18 & 01/19
- Member, Freshman English Committee, Morgan State University, 2015–2020
- Member, Courtesy Committee, Morgan State University, 2015–2020
- Evaluator, Junior Writing Proficiency Examination, Morgan State University, 2015 & 2016
Awards
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2004 - 2010
- Dean’s List, Coppin State College, 01/00 - 05/03
- Honor’s Program Scholarship, Coppin State College, 09/99 - 05/03
- Governor’s Citation, Governor’s Summer Internship Program, 2001
- Honor’s Program Unsung Scholar, Coppin State College, 2001
- Perfect Attendance, Western High School, 09/95 - 06/99
References
- Angelique Cook-Hayes, Assistant Professor of English, Baltimore City Community College, 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21215, (410) 462-7434 & (443) 709-7501, acook-hayes@bccc.edu
- Lila Curry, Retired Special Education Teacher, Baltimore City Public School System, 6711 Park Heights Ave., Apt. L7, Baltimore, MD, 21215, (443) 414-6031, lewiscurry@yahoo.com
- Juanita D. Gilliam, Former Director, Academic Resource Center, Coppin State University, 2500 W. North Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21216, (410) 913-3602 & (443) 682-7141, Okosua1950@yahoo.com
- Kevin L. Glasper, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Management and Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus, 1616 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD, 20774, (240) 383-9881, kevin.glasper@umgc.edu & kglaspersr@gmail.com
- Kathleen Hellen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English, Coppin State University, 2500 W. North Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21216, (410) 951-4161, khellen@coppin.edu
- Sarah Rothschild, Ph.D., Program Chair of Graduate Learning Initiatives, The Graduate School, University of Maryland Global Campus, 1616 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD, 20774, (240) 684-2295 & (240) 423-0829, Sarah.Rothschild@umgc.edu
- Joan Stukes-Maurice, English Teacher, Coppin Academy High School, Baltimore City Public School System, 2500 W. North Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21216, (443) 797-7638, jbdstukesmaurice@yahoo.com
Timeline
English Lecturer
Morgan State University, Department of English and Language Arts
08.2015 - 12.2024
Library Associate
Village Learning Place
06.2015 - 01.2016
Adjunct English Lecturer
Anne Arundel Community College, School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Communications and English
01.2013 - 08.2015
Writing Tutor
Anne Arundel Community College, The Writing Center
01.2013 - 08.2015
Remote/Online Writing Coach
University of Maryland Global Campus, Graduate School of Management & Technology
02.2012 - 12.2016
Adjunct English Instructor
Baltimore City Community College, Department of English, Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts (EHVPA)
01.2011 - 05.2012
Student Teacher
Coppin Academy High School, Baltimore City Public School System
10.2007 - 12.2007
Online Adjunct English Lecturer
Morgan State University, Department of English and Language Arts
- 08.2021
Master of Arts in English -
Indiana University East
Grant Proposal Writing Certificate -
Fort Hays State University
Graduate Certificate in Composition Studies -
Indiana University East
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Coppin State University
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Coppin State University
High School Diploma -
Western High School
Professional Eligibility Teaching Certificate, Maryland State Department of Education, English, Grades 7-12
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