Lynn Black
La Grange,GA
Summary
Goal-minded English Teacher with experience directing students in essay writing and reading comprehension. Delivers exciting, meaningful classroom lectures to engage students. Upbeat attitude and smooth communicator when interacting with parents, students, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Advocate
Humana Medicare
Lakeland, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Assist with navigating the world of health insurance benefits for those who are enrolled with Medicare
- Assisted members on preauthorizations and preauthorizations
- Methodically explained to members the various charges for medication based on stages and the tier level.
English Teacher
Clayton County Schools
Jonesboro, GA
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Instructed students on grammar rules related to English reading comprehension.
- Maintained accurate records of student assessment data and progress reports.
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students in English reading skills.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Middle School ESL Teacher
iTutor Group
Remote (Beijing, China)
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Taught English online to individuals and small groups using an online interactive platform
- Consistently motivated students and provided exceptional instruction
- Designed and implemented performance improvement plans for underperforming students in consultation with parents and administrative staff
- Contributed to improving students' English fluency and standardized testing score.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Director of Career Services
Everest University
Lakeland, FL
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Established office policies and procedures for the Career Service department
- Collected and analyzed research data relevant to the career planning and placement of students and alumni
- Advised in the development of a budget and supervised expenditures for the department
- Strengthen the team with placements by networking and meeting new clients.
Reading Specialist
University of South Florida Kinship Program
08.2004 - 08.2006
- Effectively taught reading to students performing significantly below grade level
- Use innovative strategies to assist students with enhancing reading skills.
- Developed strategies to motivate students to perform at higher levels academically.
- Employed differentiated instruction techniques when necessary depending on each student's level of understanding.
- Organized and facilitated workshops to help students improve their academic performance.
- Researched new instructional methods or technologies that could be used in the classroom or tutoring sessions.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Educational Leadership
Trident University International
Cypress, CA01.2018
Master of English Education -
Alabama State University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Social Work
University of South Alabama
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Communication with Parents
- Teacher Collaboration
- Analytical
- Time Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Literacy strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Progress Evaluations
- Individualized Coaching
- Classroom Supervision
- Student Engagement
- Student Supervision
Certification
- FL Teaching Certificate, 781287 (Fingerprinting needed upon hire)
- GA Teaching Certificate, 1366147
Timeline
Healthcare Advocate
Humana Medicare
01.2022 - Current
English Teacher
Clayton County Schools
08.2021 - 01.2024
Middle School ESL Teacher
iTutor Group
01.2010 - 01.2022
Director of Career Services
Everest University
01.2007 - 01.2010
Reading Specialist
University of South Florida Kinship Program
08.2004 - 08.2006
Doctor of Philosophy - Educational Leadership
Trident University International
Master of English Education -
Alabama State University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Social Work
University of South Alabama
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