Robin Anderson
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Experienced educator with expertise in curriculum development and student engagement. Collaborative team player adept at adapting to evolving educational needs. Skilled in instructional strategies, classroom management, and creating a positive learning environment. Committed to achieving measurable results and supporting student success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Latin Instructor, Levels I, II, III, and Advanced Placement Latin
Phoenix Country Day School
09.2001 - Current
- Full time instructor in Classics including courses on Latin language, Greek language, Italian language, Greco-Roman literature, Roman history, and Roman architecture.
- Managed 6 different courses per year on average with 12-20 students in each class.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience beyond the classroom setting.
- Conducted regular assessment tests to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to facilitate understanding of complex subjects.
- Organized and led educational workshops for peers, sharing best practices in pedagogy and classroom management.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Coordinated a Ten-day Tour Program in Rome, Italy for Latin Students
Phoenix Country Day School
06.2007 - Current
- Promoted school spirit by developing and implementing engaging activities.
Reader for the Advanced Placement Latin Exam
Educational Testing Service, ETS
06.2012 - 06.2024
Advanced Placement exam scorer tasked with assessing every type of question from translation to short answer and the essay, scoring 350 to 500 exams during the ten day grading window
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Fulbright Scholarship Recipient
US Government
06.2006 - 07.2006
Awarded full stipend to attend the Classical Summer School at the American Academy in Rome, Italy
Education
Post Graduate Studies -
American Academy in Rome (AAR)
Rome, Italy06.2006
Post Graduate Coursework toward an MA in Classics -
Duke University
Durham, NC07.2002
Post Graduate Coursework For Advanced Placement Certification -
University of Florida
Gainesville07.1998
North Carolina Teacher Certificate - Secondary Education, Language And Linguistics
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro06.1993
BA - Classics (Latin and Greek)
University of North Carolina At Asheville
Asheville, NC06.1992
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Vertical curriculum alignment
- Curriculum development
- Expertise in subject matter
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Collaborative team player
- Student engagement
- Engaging presentation style
- Adaptable teaching approach
- Classroom management
- Recordkeeping
- Online teaching experience
- Technology integration
- Student evaluation
- Progress evaluations
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Curriculum development expertise
Experience
Full time Latin Instructor, levels I, II, III, and Advanced Placement Latin
- 8/1/2001-present Phoenix Country Day School, Paradise Valley, AZ
- 8/1/94-6/1/2001 TC Roberson High School, Arden, NC
- 1/15/97-5/1/01, Adjunct Instructor in Classics (Elementary through Advanced Levels), University of North Carolina at Asheville
- 8/1/91-6/15/94 Eastern Guilford High School, Gibsonville, NC
Reader for the Advanced Placement Latin Exam,
- 6/2012 - 6/2024
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List, University of North Carolina at Asheville, Spring 1990, Fall 1990, Spring 1991, Fall 1991
- Prize for Excellence in Greek Translation, University of North Carolina at Asheville, Spring 1991
- National Dean’s List, Spring 1991, Fall 1991, Spring 1993
- North Carolina Prospective Teacher Scholarship, Spring 1993
- Who’s Who Among American College and University Students, Fall 1991
- State President for the North Carolina Senior Classical League, 1991, 1992
- Young Educator of the Year for the Guilford County Schools, 1992-1993
- Teacher of the Year Nominee, Spring 1993, Spring 1995, Spring 1996, Spring 1997, Spring 1998, Spring 1999
- Who’s Who Among American High School Teachers, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Invited to become an Adjunct Instructor in Classics, University of North Carolina at Asheville, Spring 1997
- Promoted to Chairperson for the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Phoenix Country Day School, 2005, 2007
- Junior Classical League named Winner of the Arizona Junior Classical League State Convention, Spring 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013
- Fulbright Scholarship Winner, 2006
- Invited to become a reader for the Educational Testing Service (ETS), 2012
- AZ State Board of Education Distinguished Teacher Award, Summer 2023
- Presidential Distinguished Teacher Recognition, Summer 2023
Education
BA in Classics (Latin and Greek), University of North Carolina at Asheville, awarded June 1992
North Carolina Teacher Certificate, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, earned June 1993
Post Graduate Coursework for Advanced Placement Certification, University of Florida, completed July 1998
Post Graduate Coursework toward an MA in Classics, Duke University, completed July 2002
Post Graduate Studies Classical Summer School American Academy in Rome (AAR), attended June-July 2006
Conversational Latin Institute Biduum Latinum Angelopolitanum at the Getty Villa in Malibu, CA, attended October 2018
Contact
(602) 430-7547, (602) 955-8200 x 4448
Publications
- If Not AP, Then What?, Presenter for CAMWS, Baylor University, TX, Spring 2016
- Advanced Placement and the Block Schedule, Panel, UNM, Albuquerque, Spring 2018
- Three Little Words: Gender Inclusivity in the Second Language Classroom, CAMWS National Convention, Provo, UT, Spring 2023
References
Dr. T. Davina McClain
Professor of Classics
Northwestern State University
175 Sam Sibley Dr, Natchitoches, LA, 71497
(318) 521-5093, mcclaind@nsula.edu
Dr. Jennifer Sheridan-Moss
Professor of Classics
Wayne State University
42 W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI, 48202
(248) 506-3389, aa2191@wayne.edu
Ms. Florence Solves
Instruction in French
Phoenix Country Day School
3901 E. Stanford Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 363-6671, Florence.solves@pcds.org
Mr. Asher Landay
Assistant Producer for the tv series Fire Country
TBD Entertainment (a division of Bruckheimer Productions)
Hollywood, CA 90001
(602) 284-3324
Mrs. Gigi Wielkoszewski
Retired French Teacher
Phoenix Country Day School
3901 E. Stanford Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 741-4822 sonoranorchid@hotmail.com
Philosophy
I am a dedicated and hard-working classicist, with a passion for teaching. I have no doubt that with proper instruction and encouragement, any student can master the Latin language. I firmly believe that the study of Latin not only increases a student’s vocabulary and problem-solving skills, but also serves to establish a high level of intellectual discipline and deep self-esteem, which fosters success in other endeavors.
Affiliations
- American Classical League (ACL)
- Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS)
Timeline
Reader for the Advanced Placement Latin Exam
Educational Testing Service, ETS
06.2012 - 06.2024
Coordinated a Ten-day Tour Program in Rome, Italy for Latin Students
Phoenix Country Day School
06.2007 - Current
Fulbright Scholarship Recipient
US Government
06.2006 - 07.2006
Full Time Latin Instructor, Levels I, II, III, and Advanced Placement Latin
Phoenix Country Day School
09.2001 - Current
Post Graduate Studies -
American Academy in Rome (AAR)
Post Graduate Coursework toward an MA in Classics -
Duke University
Post Graduate Coursework For Advanced Placement Certification -
University of Florida
North Carolina Teacher Certificate - Secondary Education, Language And Linguistics
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
BA - Classics (Latin and Greek)
University of North Carolina At Asheville
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