Pursuing a position as a Middle or High School English Teacher.
Summary of Qualifications
I am a professional entirely committed to personal lifelong learning and highly qualified to provide quality education to young people. Highlights of these qualifications include:
-
Broad knowledge base in English content area, specializing in writing pedagogy and adolescent literature
-
Diverse background from educational, language arts, fine arts, and library science sectors
-
Numerous practica experiences middle and high school
-
Special knowledge in instructional classroom technology
Licensure & Certification
Ohio teaching license, certified to teach English Grade 7-12 (pending)
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid, Infants, Adults, Children
Education
East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Johnson City, Tennessee
Master of Arts in Teaching, with Secondary English concentration, May 2003 (expected)
G.P.A.: 3.9
Milligan College, Elizabethton, Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts in English, May 2001
G.P.A.: 3.37
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Indiana, Pennsylvania
Coursework toward B.A. in English with Music minor, 1988-1991
National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 2002; Education Honors Society of Kappa Delta Pi, 2002; ETSU Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year Nominee, 2002; Milligan College Deans List of Academic Achievement, 1998-200; IUP Outstanding English Major Nominee, 1989; IUP Deans List of Academic Achievement, 1989-1990
Enhanced Student Teaching, Happy Valley High School, Elizabethton, Tennessee, Spring 2003
Enhanced Student Teaching, Happy Valley Middle School, Elizabethton, Tennessee, Spring 2003
Secondary Methods, University High School, Johnson City, Tennessee, Fall 2003
Secondary English Methods, ETSU, Johnson City, Tennessee, 2001
Reading Methods, ETSU, Johnson City, Tennessee, 2002
Areas of Extracurricular Experience and Interest
Public speaking
Forensics team
Debate team
Orchestra/string ensemble
Choir
Band
Drama
School publications (yearbook, newspaper, etc.)
Internet: Research Ability, E-Mail, Web Page Development, Maintenance, Mailing Lists, Newsgroups, MP3 Creation, Microsoft Frontpage, Netobjects Fusion, Netscape Composer
Office Software:Windows 3.1-XP, MS Office 2000; Netscape Calendar; Pagemaker, AVI Creation, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Filemaker Pro, Inspiration!, Nero
Instructional:Intercampus Televised Courses, Multimedia Technology Instruction; BlackBoard, WebCT Technology, Microsoft Powerpoint
Graduate Assistant, English Department, Writing and Communication Center, ETSU, 2002-2003
Offered individual conferencing to beginning, intermediate, and advanced writers and speakers on campus. Provided assistance to students, faculty, and staff at all stages of the communication process: from generating writing topics, researching with library and Internet resources, using MLA and APA documentation, strengthening presentation skills, and sharpening lower and higher order writing skills. Acted as a thoughtful and responsive audience during tutoring sessions by helping to guide students with questions and coaching so that they might identify their own problems and errors. Developed the Centers Blackboard page and created HTML documents for student reference.
Graduate Assistant, Office of Student Life and Leadership, ETSU, 2001-2002
Coordinator of the America Reads Challenge program. Responsible for hiring, training, and supervision of literacy tutors. Maintained pre- and post- testing records of 300 tutees. Reviewed tutor performances via record log and follow up visits. Recruited new tutors. Created and maintained partnerships with local school guidance counselors and teachers. Coordinated and lectured at bi-monthly training sessions designed to assist tutors working with elementary school aged children.
Substitute Teacher, Johnson City Schools, Carter County Schools, 2001-2002
Volunteer/Employment Experience
Volunteer
Trainer/Facilitator, ETSU Diversity Task Force, Johnson City, TN, 2002
Host, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Johnson City, TN, 2000 present
Literacy Tutor, Tennessee College Corps/Americorps, Johnson City, TN, 2001-2002
Religious Education Instructor, St. Johns Episcopal Church, Johnson City, TN 2001-2002
Employment
Library Circulation Assistant, Emmanuel School of Religion, Johnson City, TN, 2000-2001
Co-Manager, Books-A-Million, Asheville, NC, 1995-1998
Phi Kappa Phi, 2002-present
Kappa Delta Pi, 2002-present
National Council for the Teaching of English, 2001-present
ETSUs Graduate and Professional Student Association, 2001-present
References are available upon request.
For a downloadable copy of my resume and cover letter, follow this link.
|