William Munchel
Adjunct Instructor
Summary
Proficient English Composition instructor with excellent classroom presence. I am friendly and skilled in classroom rapport with students and in preparation and delivery of lessons. Classic education in Catholic schools in which I attained a thorough knowledge of grammar and language usage. I have ten years experience in elementary school plus fifteen semesters of college level instruction in the English Department at CCBC.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct English Instructor
Community College of Baltimore County
02.2011 - Current
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community.
- Utilized multimedia tools such as videos, podcasts, or online articles to supplement traditional classroom instruction and engage students in different ways.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to address individual needs.
- Marked lesson notes, corrected errors and made useful suggestions on written assignments for improved writing communication performance.
- Improved student writing skills by providing detailed feedback and guidance on essays and assignments.
- Incorporated diverse perspectives into lessons by selecting texts from various cultural backgrounds and time periods.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of literature through the use of engaging teaching methods and materials.
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
- Supervised academic work of students in advanced grammar, modern American literature, European literature and English composition.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
- Assigned books and other materials to improve reading comprehension.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to 20 students per class meeting.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to 20 students per class meeting.
- Made use of available technologies in daily learning, such as Brightspace and Blackboard.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
Classroom Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2010
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 30 students.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
Fire Captain
Baltimore County Fire Department
04.1974 - 05.1999
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Directed work of up to 25 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - History/English Literature
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD 05.2001 -
Skills
English Composition
Timeline
Adjunct English Instructor
Community College of Baltimore County
02.2011 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - History/English Literature
Notre Dame of Maryland University
05.2001 -
Classroom Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2010
Fire Captain
Baltimore County Fire Department
04.1974 - 05.1999
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