Terri J. Easter
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Confident English teacher delivering results-focused teaching for consistent, measurable academic achievement. Easily manages both large and small classes using adaptable strategies that appeal to diverse personalities, backgrounds and learning types. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction environments, allowing for optimal lesson engagement and schedule flexibility. Dedicated to continuous improvement and supporting my colleagues in adapting research-based strategies to aid in student's acquisition of English.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English Language (EL) Teacher
Kenwood High School, Montgomery County School System
Clarksville, TN
08.2019 - Current
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Successfully improved Spanish-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Provided professional development for faculty and staff annually regarding literacy strategies across content-areas, language acquisition, scaffolds, culture, and communicating with diverse families.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Student Success, Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Supported instructors during the duration of the Freshmen Seminar course by designing quizzes, presentations, and activities for utilization in the classroom
- Collected & analyzed data regarding evaluations, grades, and Student Learning Outcomes to evaluate & enhance the course curriculum
- Collaborated with outside departments to establish improved student knowledge and access to campus resources
- Designed and implement an Online Instructors Training for Freshmen Seminar Instructors
English Instructor Ilsan
Genesis English Academy
Ilsan, South Korea
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Enhanced student engagement within an English Immersion environment in a variety of topics ranging from math and science, to debate and speech
- Facilitated conversation with interactive, engaging lesson plans which fostered native English speaking expression, pronunciation and intonation
- Designed lesson plans, grade wide activities, English level assessments, and workbooks for a variety of subjects
- Aided with the orchestration of contests/talent shows, full-day camps, and the yearly holiday production
- Collaborated with administration to evaluate the effectiveness of courses and assisted in the redesign of curriculum
English Instructor
English Avenue
Ilsan, South Korea
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Motivated adult ESL learners to improve their conversation skills in a one on one classroom setting
- Developed interactive lessons based on students’ preferences, current events, and Western culture
- Increased attendance of the bi-weekly language exchange meet-up which fostered culture and language exchange between locals and people from other countries
Education
Doctorate of Education - Doctoral Leadership
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN 08.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching, History, English
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN 06.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, Human Rights & Movements
Skills
Progress reporting
Timeline
Doctorate of Education - Doctoral Leadership
Austin Peay State University
08.2019 - Current
English Language (EL) Teacher
Kenwood High School, Montgomery County School System
08.2019 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Student Success, Austin Peay State University
08.2017 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - Teaching, History, English
Austin Peay State University
06.2017 - 05.2019
English Instructor
English Avenue
11.2015 - 12.2016
English Instructor Ilsan
Genesis English Academy
03.2014 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, Human Rights & Movements
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