Résumé and CV
This page gives a little information about my educational background and jobs I’ve held in education. Just for privacy reasons, I’m not including the names of the schools at which I’ve worked (though if you really want to know, you could probably do some basic research to find out). If you’d like more information, please send an email. (:
Objective:
I want to teach. That’s pretty much it – the beginning and the end of my objective. I have a passion for learning; I have a passion for sharing knowledge. I love making others question their own world views. I want to build, challenge, destroy, and rebuild ideas. I want to make students take ownership of their opinions and beliefs and assume responsibility for what they think. In the process, I want to make them better readers, better writers, and better thinkers.
Education:
- Master of Arts in English Education – Kennesaw State University (2010)
- Bachelor of Arts in English – Kennesaw State University (2008)
Certification:
- Clear Renewable Certification through Georgia PSC (T-5)
- Content area certification in English and Reading
Teaching Experience:
Teacher – Language Arts and Literacy, Middle School: Aug. 2011 – Present
- Created and delivered all content and instruction for approximately 110 sixth grade Language Arts students
- Created and delivered all content and instruction for one section of Literacy Applications
Teacher – Earth Science (supply), Middle School: Feb. – May 2011
- Assumed all instructional and administrative duties for a sixth grade Earth Science class for final 16 weeks of the 2010-2011 school year
- Used classroom teacher’s outline and UbD framework to create and deliver instruction to approximately 130 sixth grade students (inclusion classroom)
- Collaborated with a special education co-teacher to modify assignments and differentiate instruction
- Worked with teachers across the department to create unit plans outlining instruction for the remainder of the school year
- Gave specialized science CRCT preparation sessions.
Media Specialist (supply), Middle School: Sep. – Nov. 2010
- Worked for eight weeks assisting in the day-to-day procedures of a middle school media center
- Gave presentations to students and faculty regarding media resource availability and appropriate use
- Served as liaison for faculty and staff regarding technology issues
Teacher – Art (supply), Middle School: May 2010
- Came in as an emergency replacement for an art teacher during the final two weeks of school
- Collaborated to create lessons that combined both art and Language Arts standards, specifically a unit on art analysis and criticism
- Worked with administrative staff during an emergency to ensure students’ academic progress was uninterrupted
Teacher – Language Arts (supply), Middle School: Jan. – Mar. 2010
- Created and delivered all course materials, lesson plans, and instruction for approximately 120 8th grade students over a 12 week period
- Specialized in writing instruction / composition, focusing on persuasive and research-based writing
- Worked closely with faculty, department heads, and administrative staff to ensure success for all students
Tutor, Study Point: Aug. 2009 – July 2010
- Served as an in-home tutor in English, Reading, and Writing
- Delivered course instruction according to company guidelines and schedule while adjusting for students’ personal educational needs
- Maintained personal contact with students after sessions ended to ensure continued educational success
Teacher, C2 Education: Jan. 2009 – July 2010
- Tutored a diverse population of students (K-12) in Language Arts, Reading, and Writing
- Taught SAT (Verbal/Writing), SAT II (Literature), and AP (Literature/Linguistics) preparation classes
- Assisted in additional college preparation: application procedures, entrance essay writing, student conferences, etc.
Awards and Honors
- National Writing Project Summer Institute Fellow (2011); Selected as a summer fellow with the Kennesaw Mountain Writing Project (NWP), an intensive writing workshop for teacher-leaders
- Presenter, Georgia Council of Teachers of English conference (2010); presented a paper on the possibilities and problems of using Wikipedia as a technological resource in the ELA classroom
- Presenter, Georgia Council of Teachers of English conference (2009); co-presented a session on educational methods in technology and digital media
- Published Works in local collegiate literary magazine (2008)
- Undergraduate Scholar of Research and Creative Activities (2008)
- Cum Laude Honors (2008)
- Dean’s List / Presidential Scholar for outstanding academic performance (2003-2008)
