Compassionate, creative and effective Facilitator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Enthusiastic English Lead Facilitator eager to help teachers and educational staff discover worthwhile resources for curriculum development and lesson planning. Relies on creativity and innovative problem-solving skills to offer recommendations for staff training and continuing education programs for instructors. Actively monitors and evaluates material submissions from publishers to verify content compliance with government regulations and institutional policies. Motivated English Lead Facilitator with experience in delivering engaging lessons to students and helping attain strong understanding of English language. Proficient in fostering creative environment, designing lesson plans and assessing student progress. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. 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.
Work History
English Lead Teacher
Eckerd Connects
Candor, NC
Develop, deliver, and implement Common Core Standards in Reading, Writing, Literature, and Public Speaking via Short Term Private School for Boys.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations including English.
Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPA and student engagement
Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students
Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals
Honors English & New Tech Network Administrator
Anson New Tech High School
Wadesboro, NC
9-12 Grade Project Based Learning in Speech, Creative Writing, and Honors English Develop, deliver, and implement NC Standards and Common Core in Reading, Writing, Public Speaking, and Literature via ECHO Network and Project Based learning.
Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
Used New Tech Network to monitor and record student progress.
Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
English Language Teacher
Abu Dhabi Education Council
Abu Dhabi, United Arabic Emirates
Worked with administrators at building level and ADEC.
Assisted in professional development training for teachers and administrators.
Designed, and developed assessment tools in English Language Learners Acquisitions.
Developed, organized, and implemented training and orientation for middle school and high school teachers arriving for an academic year.
Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
Successfully improved English-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed special learning plans for struggling people.
Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed special learning plans for struggling people
Research Assistant
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
Assisted in development and implementation of Writing across Curriculum throughout university.
Research and develop plans to implement Writing Across Curriculum throughout university's academic programs.
Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures, and tests.
Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports.
Prepared literature for reports, presentations, or submissions to peer-review journals.
Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best collection methods.
Prepared materials for reports, presentations, and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
Conducted research for proposals and assessed potential impact on constituents.
Developed fact sheets, graphs, and tables to analyze and summarize survey data.
Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analyses.
Instructor/Curriculum Development Officer
South Piedmont Community College
Wadesboro, NC
Instructor in Life Skills, Critical Thinking, and Microsoft Office.
Developed computerized training program in Customer Service for NC Work First Initiative.
Planned, developed, and implemented curriculum within South Piedmont Community College division of Human Resource Development.
Developed and executed strategic initiatives to implement key changes and improvements in business development and sales programs.
Developed short-term and long-term sales objectives and strategic plans to meet market needs.
Strategized and implemented successful approaches to revitalize underperforming product lines and create profit-generating enterprises.
Created strategic and tactical sales initiatives for forward planning to meet key objectives.
Created brochures, invitations, cards, and other event and marketing materials.
Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
Education
Master of Science - Teacher Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies & Sociology
Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2008
Skills
Project-Based Learning
Experiential Learning
Technological Instruction
Student-Centered Learning
Positive Learning Environment
Instructional Best Practices
Innovative Lesson Planning
Tailoring Curriculum Plans
Creative Questioning
Socratic Questioning
Digital Literacy
Problem-Solving Skills
Post-Secondary Education
Curriculum Development
Writing Concepts
School Administration
Affiliations
American Philosophical Association
Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia
American Association of Philosophy Teachers
Modern Language Association
Project Based Learning
Timeline
Master of Science - Teacher Leadership
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies & Sociology
Winston Salem State University
English Lead Teacher
Eckerd Connects
Honors English & New Tech Network Administrator
Anson New Tech High School
English Language Teacher
Abu Dhabi Education Council
Research Assistant
Winston-Salem State University
Instructor/Curriculum Development Officer
South Piedmont Community College
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