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Margaret Loftus

East Brunswick,NJ

Summary

Dynamic English Teacher from Elizabeth Board of Education, adept at engaging 100+ learners annually through innovative lesson plans and comprehensive curriculum development. Excelled in creating impactful learning materials using Microsoft Suite, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and relationship-building skills. Achieved significant improvements in student performance and satisfaction. Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Teacher

Elizabeth Board of Education
12.2006 - Current

Developed and prepared instructional strategies to engage learners, improve learner performance, and increase learner satisfaction.

  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English AP Language and Composition, AP literature and Composition, and on-level ELA 9-12.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Taught 100+ learners in live, remote, on-demand, and hybrid learning environments each year.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Created training materials (slide decks, job aids, visual aids, assessments, and other deliverables)
    using Microsoft (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Canva)

Education

Master of Arts - English

The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ
08.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Education/English

Kean University
Union, NJ
05.1998

Skills

  • Ability to problem-solve and adapt quickly
  • Ability to build relationships with many different personality types
  • Ability to set and meet goals with precision detail
  • Ability to multi-task

Certification

Standard Certification Teacher of English

Standard Certification Elementary School Teacher

Timeline

English Teacher

Elizabeth Board of Education
12.2006 - Current

Master of Arts - English

The College of New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts - Education/English

Kean University

Standard Certification Teacher of English

Standard Certification Elementary School Teacher

Margaret Loftus