Sydney Wood
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Former teacher with experience and a passion for enhancing writing and creative content. Committed to fostering collaboration and providing honest, constructive feedback. Thrives in team-oriented environments, leveraging flexibility and a goal-oriented mindset to achieve desired outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English Teacher
Alturas Preparatory Academy
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Evaluated and improved student writing skills through personalized instruction.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop a comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Supported students in proofreading, revising, and editing their writing.
Long-Term Substitute English Teacher
West Jordan High School
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Managed classroom routines and followed plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supported high school students in developing high quality content for their final portfolios and English projects.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
Student Teacher, Eighth Grade English
Fort Herriman Middle School
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Designed and delivered creative lessons and assessments to teach and measure students’ progress in meeting learning goals.
- Collaborated with educators in an 8th grade ELA professional learning community to create engaging lessons.
- Successfully integrated education tools and applications, including Google Suites, to enhance student learning and provide feedback on student work.
Teacher’s Assistant
Brigham Young University—Idaho English Department
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Read and graded daily/regular course assignments from up to 70 students a semester.
- Tutored individual students in composition fundamentals and MLA/APA Style conventions.
- Reviewed and provided constructive feedback to improve student drafts for research, creative, and literary analysis assignments.
- Mastered the use of educational systems such as Canvas, Turnitin.com, Google Tools, etc. to update and formulate online course content.
- Compiled and transcribed research materials for employing professor’s authorial and publication projects.
Education
Master of Arts - English-Creative Writing
Northwest State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - English Education (6-12 Grade)
Brigham Young University—Idaho
Rexburg, Idaho04.2021
Skills
- Project Support
- Editing and proofreading
- MLA and AP Style Understanding
- Documentation
- Constructive Feedback
- Written & oral communications
- Story Development
- Strong writing skills
- Research abilities
- Google Suite Knowledge
- Writing instruction
Timeline
Middle School English Teacher
Alturas Preparatory Academy
08.2021 - 06.2024
Long-Term Substitute English Teacher
West Jordan High School
04.2021 - 06.2021
Student Teacher, Eighth Grade English
Fort Herriman Middle School
01.2021 - 04.2021
Teacher’s Assistant
Brigham Young University—Idaho English Department
01.2018 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - English-Creative Writing
Northwest State University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts - English Education (6-12 Grade)
Brigham Young University—Idaho
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