Linda Lawler
Wilkes-Barre,PA
Summary
Professional educator with outstanding communication and instruction experience. Adjunct Faculty adapts to different classroom settings and subjects. Masterful at new teaching styles and concepts and can work within constraints of school guidelines and policies. Keen observer equipped to change teaching styles based on student need or subject matter.
Overview
52
52
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Member
Luzerne County Community College
08.2017 - Current
- Scored exams and graded student performance fairly.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Used variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep [Type] courses interesting and engaging.
- Displayed professional demeanor and served as role model for students.
- Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
- Appraised student understanding by applying course content and gauging comprehension.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Submitted daily class roster to accurately maintain attendance records.
Elementary School Teacher
Diocese Of Scranton
01.1972 - 08.2012
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA05.1987
Skills
- Individualized Student Assistance
- Online Teaching
- Online Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Individualized Support
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Planning
- Lesson Development
- Diversity Awareness
- Organizational Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Inclusive Teaching
- Professional Development
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student Needs Assessment
- Class Instruction
Certification
- Certified as an English as a Second Language Teacher By King's College in 2012
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Member
Luzerne County Community College
08.2017 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Diocese Of Scranton
01.1972 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
University of Scranton
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