~ Dedicated Educator eager to contribute talents toward supporting a dynamic school

and its students in achieving academic goals and objectives. ~

 

 

         16 years of teaching experience with considerable strengths in curriculum development, student discipline, classroom management, and parent relations.   

         Able to create interactive learning experiences for English literature and writing courses to bolster students reading, comprehension, and writing skills.

         Cultivate a safe, supportive, comfortable and secure learning environment to foster the academic, social, physical, and cognitive growth of students.   

         Apply professional demeanor toward positively representing the school to parents and community, playing a key role in building critical relationships.

         Innovatively leverage a variety of teaching approaches and strategies to accommodate students diverse needs, learning styles, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.

         Exercise solid critical thinking abilities to evaluate student comprehension and progress.  

         Superior multi-tasking abilities; gracefully balance competing and simultaneous priorities.

         Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint; excellent working knowledge of Excel and Publisher.

 

 

School District of Philadelphia C Samuel Fels High School, Philadelphia, PA, 2006 to Present

Teacher of English C Grades 9, 10, and 11

         Administer PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) preparation and skills-oriented literature and writing lessons for grades 9 though 11.

         Teach the writing process by aligning students work with applicable types of literature read and discussed in class.

         Improved reading and comprehension for 10^th graders by introducing Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar , Lee s To Kill a Mockingbird , and Orwell s Animal Farm .

         Guided 9^th grade students through short story units that emphasized the elements of literature and encouraged creative writing.

 

School District of Philadelphia C Francis Hopkinson Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA, 2003 to 2006

1^st and 3^rd Grade Teacher

• Resourcefully created and administered lesson plans and assignments in accordance with specific curriculum objectives and outlines.    

         Orchestrated broad-based educational activities such as games, arts and crafts, music, physical education and storytelling to promote physical, mental, and social development.

• Applied outstanding interpersonal skills toward partnering with parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators for swift resolution of academic or behavioral issues or concerns.

 

Continued

 

 

 

Professional Experience continued

 

Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School, Bridgewater, NJ, 2002 to 2003

Language Arts C Literacy Teacher, Grade 6

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

• Effectively administered literature-based language arts program emphasizing reading strategies, writing styles, and alternative assessments.
• Developed student-centered lessons and partnered with Basic Skills Instructor to optimize student growth.

 

Delaware Township Schools, Sergeantsville, NJ, 2001 to 2002

6^th Grade Reading Teacher

7^th and 8^th Grade Language Arts and Basic Skills English Teacher

• Provided instruction in compliance with New Jersey State core curriculum standards as well as G.E.P.A. (Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment) preparation.
• Exercised outstanding organizational skills to produce lesson plans, evaluate student progress, identify areas of difficulty, and coordinate or provide additional support.
• Closely partnered with administrators and colleagues to plan and formulate comprehensive performing arts curriculum.

 

Winfield Township Schools, Winfield Park, NJ, 2000 to 2001

6^th Grade Math Teacher

7^th and 8^th Grade Social Studies and Mathematics Teacher

• Created and delivered lesson plans, tests and assignments, successfully delivering instruction in accordance with specific curriculum objectives for Social Studies and Math subjects.

• Extensively relied upon supplementary materials and small group settings to nurture positive attitudes toward math and achieve and/or retain student interest.

 

Additional Teaching Experience:

 

1^st Grade, Northeast Central Christian School, Philadelphia; Berks Christian School, Reading, PA

6^th Grade, Mt. Nittany Christian School, State College, PA

 

 

B.S. Degree, Elementary Education, The King's College, Briarcliff Manor, NY

Graduate Studies in American Literature, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA

Graduate Studies in Education, Pennsylvania State University, Reading, PA

 

 

Pennsylvania Instructional 1 C English 7-12  and  Elementary K-6    

New Jersey State Certification, Elementary, K-8

 

 

National Education Association Philadelphia Federation of Teachers National Council of Teachers of English American Federation of Teachers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiring Agent Name

Title

School Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a School Teacher and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you excellent experience in developing, adapting, and delivering curriculum and lesson plans, and an exemplary blend of talents in classroom management, parent relations, student assessment, and assisting struggling students to achieve success and self-confidence. To complement these qualifications, I offer sharp communication, interpersonal, organizational and prioritization skills which are essential as a teacher.      

 

As a proactive contributor to your school, you will find me to be a highly motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior self-initiative, unparalleled versatility, and well-honed leadership attributes. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of school>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future. 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

 

Interviewer s Name

Title

School Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

It was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on [insert date here]. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. I am still very interested in the [insert name of position] position, and I am convinced that it is the right job for me. I feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for the responsibilities we discussed.

 

The position as you described it to me would combine my strong skills in [insert two skills or qualities here].  This would allow me to make the same valuable contribution to your school as I ve made to my past employers a win-win proposition for both of us.

 

(Choose one of the two paragraphs below, depending on whether or not you have, or have not yet, interviewed with the person)

 

(I am eager to meet with you in person to further discuss my background and qualifications. Please feel free to contact me at the above phone numbers so we can continue the discussion we began over the telephone.)

 

(Again, thank you for considering my qualifications. I enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. I look forward to hearing your decision.)

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy