Sarah Oglesby
Dawson Springs,KY
Summary
Results-oriented Professor brings top talents in instructional plan development, public speaking and assignment and test assessments. Enthusiastic and energetic professional with 40 years of comprehensive experience educating students in college-based settings. Profound lesson planner dedicated to achieving classroom management and academic goals.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Professor, English
Kentucky Community & Technical College System
Madisonville , KY
1998.01 - 2017.02
- Provided feedback on student performance, progress, and assignments.
- Integrated current events into subject matter whenever possible.
- Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
- Structured assignments with clear goals and criteria for assessment.
- Prepared presentations for conferences or professional workshops.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Participated in faculty meetings and professional development activities.
Full Professor
University of KY Community & Technical College
Madisonville , KY
1981.01 - 1998.12
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Provided feedback on student performance, progress, and assignments.
- Facilitated group discussions to encourage critical thinking skills among students.
- Integrated technology into regular classroom use for student engagement and learning.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
High School English Teacher
Hopkins County Schools
Madisonville , KY
1973.01 - 1998.12
- Integrated media content in class to improve listening skill, speaking skill and vocabulary.
- Organized field trips to local libraries and museums to increase student knowledge of literature and culture.
- Created lesson plans to address needs of entry-level and upper-level science students.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
Education
ABD - Higher Education
UK
Lexington, Ky1999-05
Specialist in Community College Teaching - English
Murray State University
Murray, KY1981-05
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Murray State University
Murray, KY1978-05
Bachelor of Arts - English Composition
Murray State University
Murray, KY1972-12
Skills
- Teaching-Awarded Outstanding Faculty Member 1997, Educator of the Year for Hopkins County 2003,Listed in Who's Who Among College Teachers 1994-2006 (Nominations submitted by students.)
- Community Service-Appointed by Governor Beshear to the Ky Commission on Women 2018,Appointed by Governor Patton as a KY Colonel 2001, Served on numerous committees, including the Dawson Springs Housing Authority as Commissioner,and the Dawson Springs Historical Commission.
- Institutional Service- Served a Division Chair for Humanities for 8 years, Elected to the systems Curriculum Committee for 20 years, served as chair 18 years as well as the local committee for 18 years. Developed the first on-line instruction class in the state, initiated and oversaw the first Dual Credit curriculum in KY.
Accomplishments
- KY Commission for Women 2018
- KY Colonel 2001
- Outstanding Faculty Member MCC 1997
- Educator of the Year Hopkins County
- Who's Who in Collee Teaching Among American Teachers 1994-2016
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Full Professor, English
Kentucky Community & Technical College System
1998.01 - 2017.02
Full Professor
University of KY Community & Technical College
1981.01 - 1998.12
High School English Teacher
Hopkins County Schools
1973.01 - 1998.12
ABD - Higher Education
UK
Specialist in Community College Teaching - English
Murray State University
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Murray State University
Bachelor of Arts - English Composition
Murray State University
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