Rebecca Powell
Dyersburg,TN
Summary
Dynamic English Instructor with a proven track record at Dyersburg State Community College, adept at enhancing student performance through innovative curriculum creation and engaging classroom discussions. Skilled in literary analysis and fostering faculty communication, I effectively adapt teaching strategies to diverse learning needs, resulting in improved student engagement and comprehension.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct English Instructor
Dyersburg State Community College
08.2014 - Current
- Supervised academic work of students in advanced grammar, modern American literature, European literature and English composition.
- Marked lesson notes, corrected errors and made useful suggestions on written assignments for improved writing communication performance.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.
- Assigned books and other materials to improve reading comprehension.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Made use of available technologies in daily learning, such as Banner and Google Classroom.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to [Number] students daily.
English Instructor
Dyer County High School
08.1999 - Current
- Taught English language to high school students in a classroom setting.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to 85 students daily.
- Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Assigned books and other materials to improve reading comprehension.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TNBachelor of Science - Secondary Education With An Emphasis in English
University of Tennessee
Martin18 Hours Graduate Level English -
Morehead State University
Morehead, KYSkills
- Student performance evaluation
- Research and analysis
- Faculty communication
- In-class lectures
- Curriculum creation
- Class organization
- Literary analysis
- Project-based learning
- Online class discussion
Accomplishments
Two Time Teacher of the Year
New Teacher Mentor
Student Teacher Supervising Teacher
Timeline
Adjunct English Instructor
Dyersburg State Community College
08.2014 - Current
English Instructor
Dyer County High School
08.1999 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Trevecca Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education With An Emphasis in English
University of Tennessee
18 Hours Graduate Level English -
Morehead State University
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