Tanya King
Burlington,WA
Summary
Knowledgeable English Teacher with 45 years of experience teaching students language and literature. Proficient in developing comprehensive grammar, writing and reading assignments for around 30 students. Motivated to help students develop a high level of proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English. Intelligent English Teacher brings successful background at every level. Skilled at increasing student interest in seemingly dull subjects with creative and dynamic lesson planning. Known for great attention to detail and comprehensive student support. Communicative Adjunct Instructor practiced in teaching introductory and upper-level courses in Composition and Business Communication and Speech.
Owned and operated a successful real estate investment firm King Property Enterprises, INC. where we developed affordable houses for local families in Hawaii. Our motto is: "Where Every House Becomes a Home".
Consulted with daughter on opening her brewery in Mt. Vernon, Washington named "Temperate Habits" in the middle of the Pandemic. It is a thriving business.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor, English
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
05.2006 - Current
- Implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Transitioned course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for Composition, Business Communication and Speech through online programs offered by the university.
Adjunct Instructor
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
09.2002 - 02.2014
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
Education
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA06.1976
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
Loma Linda University
Riverside, CA06.1972
Skills
- Creating Customized Learning Plans
- Building Confidence through Positive Reinforcement
- Test Preparation and Test-Taking Strategies
- Academic Performance Improvement
- Developed proficiency in English grammar for foreign students
Additional Information
Completed course in Professional Ethics through ERAU.
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor, English
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
05.2006 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Southwestern College
09.2002 - 02.2014
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
Loma Linda University