TYLER WOOD
English Teacher
Williston Park,NY
Summary
Over 20 years of experience as a High School, Middle School and College prep English and Literature Teacher, combining the study of Literature and Poetry with an understanding of historical and cultural relevance. Highly skilled in program/curriculum development, workshop coordination, innovative instructional approaches and creation of a creative learning environment.
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
ENGLISH TEACHER
GREEN VALE SCHOOL
01.2008 - Current
- Designed and implemented a challenging seventh grade English curriculum with firm foundation in grammar, analytical and creative writing, active reading, vocabulary, and SSAT preparation.
- Experience in teaching sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth grade English classes.
- Organized creation of Poetry Week, a celebration of poetry in the upper school that brings together history, language, and English classes in an interdisciplinary effort to heighten the appreciation and understanding of poetry.
- Aligned program content with a broad understanding of how poetry and literature are tied to societal cultures, political and economic systems, legal systems, and historical events.
- Developed interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to teaching with faculty members from various subject areas.
- Design curriculum to encourage student growth in critical thinking, creativity, self-expression, and an understanding of human nature.
- Communicate to students the value of acquired knowledge and intellectual curiosity.
- Mentor new faculty members and encourage their development as teachers.
- Arrange skype sessions with writers, ambassadors, and other people of interest to the curriculum.
- Instituted new pedagogical and instructional approaches that encouraged student ownership of their learning experience.
ENGLISH/LITERATURE TEACHER
KENT SCHOOL
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Taught American Literature and European Literature.
- Provided input into curriculum development.
- Coached football, hockey, and baseball.
- Advised student radio station.
- Selected to teach Senior English, focusing on writing college essays.
- Designed and taught two senior electives: Making of Meaning (literary theory) and Poetry Writing.
- Served as an advisor to both the radio station and the poetry society.
- Taught advanced sections of American literature, European literature and Senior English.
- Taught senior electives: Poetry Writing, Personal Narrative Writing, and Making of Meaning (literary theory).
- Used readings and assignments to demonstrate the correlation between literature and the human condition.
- Conducted analysis of each author’s ability to effectively communicate with readers.
- Demonstrated to students how literature provides deeper insights into human nature to better understand the world.
- Encouraged students to analyze complex plots, themes, and characters to formulate reasoned arguments.
- Aligned literature with the development of emotional intelligence and self-understanding.
ENGLISH/LITERATURE TEACHER
KENT SUMMERS WRITERS CAMP
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Supervised creative writing camp of over 40 students in effort to help students improve creative writing.
- Responsibilities included directing and co-coordinating staff of 12 teachers and teaching assistants, organizing and supervising activities, and teaching afternoon poetry workshops.
Education
Master of Arts - ENGLISH
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Washington, DCBachelor of Arts - ENGLISH
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Charlottesville, VASkills
Lesson planning
Student support
Classroom management
Problem-solving skills
Parent communication
Student motivation
Curriculum implementation
Student engagement
Teaching strategies
Student-centered learning
Curriculum development
Faculty collaboration
Timeline
ENGLISH TEACHER
GREEN VALE SCHOOL
01.2008 - Current
ENGLISH/LITERATURE TEACHER
KENT SUMMERS WRITERS CAMP
01.2003 - 01.2007
ENGLISH/LITERATURE TEACHER
KENT SCHOOL
01.2000 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Master of Arts - ENGLISH
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Unbridled passion for the field of education.
- Able to motivate and inspire students to pursue their full potential.
- Strong advocate of positive change and new ideas.
- Excellent coaching and mentoring skills.