Misty Purrett
Education
Chesterfield Township,Michigan
Summary
ELA teacher transitioning from the classroom with powerful knowledge of curriculum and instruction to encourage digital-age work and student-learning outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Writing and editing
- Organization and time management
- Self-directed and adaptable
Work History
English/Journalism Teacher
L'Anse Creuse High School
08.1999 - Current
- teacher of English literature for 25 years
- editor of yearbook for 16 years
- editor of newspaper for 8 years
- assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students and facilitated vision, culture, and climate of school
- collaborated with colleagues to establish content-related curriculum following state guidelines
- provided leadership and direction within the classroom (150+ students/semester)
- evaluated student teacher and colleagues' performances
- mentored new staff
- provided technical assistance to colleagues
- helped differentiate instruction for students with needs
- created effective units, assessments, and writing assignments
- adapted to tech education quickly using Google Classroom and Schoology
- efficient with Microsoft and Google applications
Student Teacher
Henry Ford II High School
12.1998 - 05.1999
- collaborated with cooperating teacher
- managed student discipline
- created individual/group lessons
- modified assignments for students with accommodations
- assessed student growth
- input grades
- used various technological programs
- attended extracurricular activities and sporting events.
Writing Consultant
CMU Writing Center
08.1998 - 12.1998
- provided instruction for students enrolled in Freshman composition
- guided students through the phases of the writing process
- collaborated with English department professors on plans for effective instruction
- administered assistance to ESL students.
- wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
Receptionist/Editor
W.S. Smith Company
08.1996 - 04.1997
- developed rapport with various property managers
- created advertising slogans for properties
- edited all correspondence, manuals, and copy for the company
- restructured various organizational and filing systems for effectiveness.
- answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching and Learning
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL06.2003
Bachelor of Science in Education - English
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI05.1999
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