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Education
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Veronica Duncan

Veronica Duncan

North Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Seasoned educator with a proven track record at Pearson Education, specializing in literature instruction and curriculum development. Succeeded in raising literacy rates and promoting student engagement through innovative teaching of diverse literary works and differentiated instruction. Adept in fostering student-centered learning and critical analysis, enhancing English Language Arts education.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Change of Practice and School Site Improvement Trainer

Pearson Education
Las Vegas, NV
12.2012 - 01.2020
  • Worked closely with teachers to implement literature and writing curricula that align with Common Core Standards, ensuring that English Language Arts instruction was rigorous and met state requirements.
  • Provided professional development workshops focused on improving English instruction, with an emphasis on literary analysis and writing skills.
  • Led school-wide initiatives to improve literacy rates, training educators on how to effectively teach reading comprehension and critical analysis skills in English Language Arts classrooms.
  • Supported educators with strategies for teaching complex literary texts, helping them develop best practices for fostering deep engagement with literature.

Teacher of English Language Arts

Hattiesburg High School
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2006 - 07.2012
  • Developed and taught English Language Arts curriculum for high school students, focusing on literature analysis, critical reading, and writing skills.
  • Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans that integrated a diverse selection of literary works, fostering deep analytical thinking and improving students' reading comprehension and writing abilities.
  • Fostered a supportive and inclusive classroom environment by tailoring lessons to meet diverse learning needs and encouraging critical discussions about texts from various literary genres.
  • Employed differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities, ensuring equitable access to course material.
  • Developed and implemented formative and summative assessments to measure student progress, providing feedback to students on their writing, reading comprehension, and analysis of literary works.
  • Led classroom discussions on a range of literary themes, including, but not limited to, social justice, identity, and historical context, to cultivate students' critical thinking skills.

Education

Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) - Education Leadership

Trident University International
Cypress, CA
07-2024

Education Specialist - Higher Education Administration

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
01.2011

Education Specialist - Elementary Curriculum

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
01.2009

Master of Arts -

Union University
Jackson, TN
08-2006

Bachelor of Arts -

Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
05-2004

Skills

  • Literature Instruction
  • Curriculum Development
  • Literary analysis
  • Diverse literary works
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Writing Instruction
  • Student Engagement

References

Available upon request.

Professional development and certifications

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certification
  • Ongoing participation in professional development workshops and seminars on literature instruction, literary theory, and writing pedagogy.

Selected achievements

  • Developed and delivered a comprehensive English Language Arts curriculum that improved student engagement with literature and led to measurable gains in reading comprehension and writing proficiency.
  • Successfully integrated diverse literature selections in the classroom, including works by authors from underrepresented groups, to foster a more inclusive literary canon.
  • Established and maintained a classroom environment conducive to open discussions of literature, promoting critical thinking and student participation.
  • Used formative and summative assessments to track student progress and provide targeted feedback on writing and analysis of literature.

Affiliations

National Council of Teachers of English

National Education Association

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Timeline

Change of Practice and School Site Improvement Trainer

Pearson Education
12.2012 - 01.2020

Teacher of English Language Arts

Hattiesburg High School
08.2006 - 07.2012

Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) - Education Leadership

Trident University International

Education Specialist - Higher Education Administration

William Carey University

Education Specialist - Elementary Curriculum

William Carey University

Master of Arts -

Union University

Bachelor of Arts -

Alcorn State University
Veronica Duncan