Steven Sorrell
Austin,AR
Summary
Dynamic educator with a passion for fostering student success at John A. Logan College. Skilled in curriculum development and classroom management, I enhance writing and analytical skills while delivering engaging ESL instruction. Committed to personalized learning, I empower students to excel in standardized tests and achieve their academic goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
TA teacher of record during Masters Program
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, USA
08.2010 - 08.2026
- Developed lesson plans for English 101 and 102 aligned with English Program Guidelines, enhancing curriculum delivery
- Supported course delivery and student engagement as TA for Shakespeare 220 under Professor
- Completing thesis now. Health issues cause for delay.
Adjunct Instructor
John A. Logan College
Carterville, USA
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Instructed English 101 and 102 courses, fostering improved writing and analytical skills in students
- Delivered ESL instruction, boosting language proficiency among non-native speakers
- Prepared students for standardized tests, increasing test readiness and confidence
- Facilitated ASVAB preparation, enabling students to meet military entry requirements
- Taught English Language for Citizenship, enabling students to meet naturalization criteria
Department Manager
Walmart
Carbondale, Illinois
08.2003 - 07.2013
- Aligned department activities with sales and profit goals by minimizing waste and identifying revenue opportunities.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure timely product deliveries.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain stock levels and organization.
- Maintained inventory control by efficiently handling overstock and restocking items.
- Created team schedules to optimize staffing and enhance service levels.
- Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Implemented safety protocols to enhance workplace safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols and company processes and procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations across multiple teams.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain good relationships with clients.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
Education
Rhetoric and Composition -
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, IL08-2026
Bachelor's degree - American History
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05-2003
Bachelor's - English Education
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-2002
Skills
- Standardized test preparation
- Civics education
- Lesson planning
- Youth education
- ESL instruction
- Adult education
- English SAT preparation tutoring
- College readiness coaching
- AP exam preparation tutoring
- Citizenship test preparation
- Test prep plans
- Working with high school students
- Classroom experience
- Experience working with students
- Tutor experience
- Grammar experience
- Advanced placement coaching
- Language arts instruction
- Tutoring experience
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
John A. Logan College
08.2018 - 03.2020
TA teacher of record during Masters Program
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
08.2010 - 08.2026
Department Manager
Walmart
08.2003 - 07.2013
Rhetoric and Composition -
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Bachelor's degree - American History
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor's - English Education
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale