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Robbi Pounds

Andrews,NC

Summary

English instructor with more than twenty years of experience in classrooms ranging from 7th grade to the university level. Published writer of fiction and non-fiction. Focused on decolonizing the curriculum and empowering students with a holistic approach that includes social emotional learning, project-based learning, and beyond a student-centered to a student-led classroom.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

English Instructor

North Georgia Technical College
09.2024 - Current
  • Taught composition and literature classes to both high school and college students.
  • Taught both in the classroom and asynchronously online.
  • Worked with disability services coordinator to ensure equity for all students.

English Teacher

Cherokee Central Schools
02.2020 - 07.2024
  • Taught developmental, regular, and honors English classes in 9th grade classroom.
  • Centered the classroom in Cherokee culture and language.
  • Designed and taught creative writing classes.
  • Focused on indigenous pedagogical practices.
  • Prioritized student mental health.
  • Sponsored Artists & Writers Club.

English Instructor

Southeastern Louisiana University
08.2016 - 12.2018
  • Taught first-year composition classes.
  • Taught literature classes.
  • Served on Composition Committee.

English Teacher

Benjamin Franklin High School
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Taught 10th and 11th grade English classes.

English Teacher

Waldorf School of New Orleans
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Taught 7th grade English.
  • Served as school librarian for grades K-7.

Education

Master of Arts - English

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Southern Mississippi Honors College
Hattiesburg MS

Timeline

English Instructor

North Georgia Technical College
09.2024 - Current

English Teacher

Cherokee Central Schools
02.2020 - 07.2024

English Teacher

Benjamin Franklin High School
01.2017 - 05.2018

English Instructor

Southeastern Louisiana University
08.2016 - 12.2018

English Teacher

Waldorf School of New Orleans
08.2014 - 06.2015

Master of Arts - English

University of Southern Mississippi

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Southern Mississippi Honors College
Robbi Pounds