Patricia Schernekau
Summary
Committed and engaging English instructor presenting instructional materials that are sequential and presented in various modalities for Composition and literature. Gifted in engagement and guidance of students with 15 years in postsecondary education.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
West Georgia Technical College
08.2013 - Current
- Managed online classroom effectively to maintain a positive learning environment for all students by detailed feedback and daily /timely response to inquiries
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assignments, and grades, ensuring timely communication regarding academic progress.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best teaching practices, online security and equitable access for all students
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive and detailed feedback for improvement.
- Updated lesson plans to accommodate various learning style and different learning modalities
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion activities from current topics relevant to coursework to boost student interest and learning
- Assessed assignments expeditiously to provide timely feedback and enhance chances of improvement.
- Arranged assignments with a scaffolding model so that students built on skills
- Applied face- to- face bests practices of learning to the online environment whenever possible
- Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills through problem-solving writing exercises as well as real - life applications to literature when applicable
Adjunct Professor
Point University
11.2011 - Current
- Composition; Modern Fiction
Instructional Lead Teacher
Ola High School
07.2008 - 06.2012
AP Coordinator
Ola High School
07.2008 - 06.2012
Language Arts Teacher
Ola High School
07.2008 - 06.2012
English Chairperson
Eagle's Landing High School
08.1995 - 06.2008
Honors, A P. English Literature; AP Language; Literary Team Coordinator; Gifted Program Coordinator; Staff Development Council; Teacher Support Strategist; Student Support Team Case Manager; S.A.C.S. Sub-Committee Chairperson
Eagle's Landing High School
08.1995 - 06.2008
English Instructor- AP Literature Honors' English
Walton High School
03.1987 - 06.1995
A.P. English Literature; Honor's American Literature, English 11, 12; Team-taught American Literature; Assisted in Departmental Chair duties during extended absence of chairperson; Leadership Team; Student Teacher Supervisor
Walton High School
03.1988 - 06.1995
Track Coach, Honor's English, Practicum Supervisor
Sprayberry High School
08.1974 - 06.1985
Education
National Writing Project Fellow
Kennesaw State University
T-5 - Education/Accounting
Georgia State University
A. P Institute - Advanced Placement English Literature
07.2007
A. P. Institute - Advanced Placement Language
07.2003
ED. S - Leadership
Georgia State University
12.2000
L5 - Leadership
State University of West Georgia
12.1997
Gifted Certification
State University of West Georgia
06.1997
Advanced Placement English
Oglethorpe University
06.1994
M.A - English
Georgia Southern University
08.1976
B.S. Ed. - English Education
Georgia Southern University
06.1973
Skills
- Student Mentoring
- Online Teaching
- Student Engagement
- Syllabus Development
- Disability Accommodations
- Expertise in Composition and Rhetoric, American Literature, Short Fiction
- Curriculum Planning/ Writing for English 1101, 1102, AP Literature
- Student retention
- Technology Integration
- Lesson Plan Development
- Grading Efficiency
- Online Class Discussion
- Student Records Management
Committees Activities
- CCGPS Trainer
- GTEP certified
- Georgia Performance Standards Trainer
- Staff Development Committee – Eagle's Landing High, 2000-04
- SACS Committee - 2002, 1998, 1974-75, 1987 Eagle's Landing High; Sprayberry High; Walton High
- Curriculum Development Committees for Mass Media, Reading, and Composition IV
- Student Support Team 1998-2002, 1989-93 - Eagle' s Landing High; Walton High School
- Curriculum Committee- High Schools That Work - 1996-97 - Eagles' Landing High
- Student Teacher/Practicum Coordination Teacher - 1980-1985; 1989-1993 - Walton High; Sprayberry High
- Coordinator of Writing Fair - 1990-1993 - Walton High
- Site-Based Management Team - Walton High School
Workshops Training
- Henry Leadership Academy 2002-03
- English Teachers as Leaders 2004
- Talents Unlimited“ Workshop- teaching critical thinking
- Cooperative Learning
- Successful Teaching Strategies
- Interdisciplinary Instruction
- Writing Across the Curriculum
- Use of the Computer in Composition Instruction
- Advanced Placement English
- Learning Styles Training
- Accounting/ Bookkeeping
- Brain-Based Learning / Multiple Intelligences
Professional Address
357 N. Ola, McDonough, Georgia, 30252
Phone Numbers
(770) 474-9450, (678) 429-3043
Student Advisor Sponsor
- Junior Class Sponsor, Prom Coordinator - Walton High, Eagle's Landing
- Senior Class Sponsor - 1995, 1993 - Walton High
- Co-Chairman - Prom Organization - 1993-95; 1997-00 - Walton High, Eagle's Landing
- Mat Maid Sponsor - 1976-81 Sprayberry High
- Girls' Track Coach - 1979-81 Sprayberry High
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
West Georgia Technical College
08.2013 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Point University
11.2011 - Current
Instructional Lead Teacher
Ola High School
07.2008 - 06.2012
AP Coordinator
Ola High School
07.2008 - 06.2012
Language Arts Teacher
Ola High School
07.2008 - 06.2012
English Chairperson
Eagle's Landing High School
08.1995 - 06.2008
Honors, A P. English Literature; AP Language; Literary Team Coordinator; Gifted Program Coordinator; Staff Development Council; Teacher Support Strategist; Student Support Team Case Manager; S.A.C.S. Sub-Committee Chairperson
Eagle's Landing High School
08.1995 - 06.2008
A.P. English Literature; Honor's American Literature, English 11, 12; Team-taught American Literature; Assisted in Departmental Chair duties during extended absence of chairperson; Leadership Team; Student Teacher Supervisor
Walton High School
03.1988 - 06.1995
English Instructor- AP Literature Honors' English
Walton High School
03.1987 - 06.1995
Track Coach, Honor's English, Practicum Supervisor
Sprayberry High School
08.1974 - 06.1985
National Writing Project Fellow
Kennesaw State University
T-5 - Education/Accounting
Georgia State University
A. P Institute - Advanced Placement English Literature
A. P. Institute - Advanced Placement Language
ED. S - Leadership
Georgia State University
L5 - Leadership
State University of West Georgia
Gifted Certification
State University of West Georgia
Advanced Placement English
Oglethorpe University
M.A - English
Georgia Southern University
B.S. Ed. - English Education
Georgia Southern University
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