Virginian Keller Gannaway

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Objective

To continue learning with and teaching students of all ages and backgrounds with specific emphasis on literature, composition, creative writing, and current events. Professional Experience

High School English Teacher Crockett High School - Austin, Texas 9th -12th Grades August 1999 to May 2014

• Taught all levels of high school English from inclusion to Advanced Placement.

• Designed curricula and implemented a daily school news broadcast.

• Sponsored the senior class, served as site-team member of AVID team, and coordinated our

UIL Academic team. Supervised student teachers and mentored new teachers. Language Arts Teacher Pearce Middle School - Austin, Texas 7th and 8th graders August 1994 to May 1998

• Worked closely with a team of teachers to plan and implement interdisciplinary units for a group of 150 middle school students.

• Taught reading and writing skills to about 80 students in daily 90 minute classes.

• Organized whole team field trips in Austin and in nearby cities. Language Arts Teacher Lockhart Junior High - Lockhart, Texas 7th graders September 1984 to May 1994

• Taught reading, writing, and listening skills to seventh graders.

• Worked with course group and grade level group to plan and to monitor students' achievements.

• Started a Reading Buddies program that paired my students with local kindergarten students. English Instructor LSU - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

College Freshmen September 1983 to December 1983

• Taught several sections of English composition to freshmen and kept regular office hours to

assist students who had questions or needed tutoring. Education and Training

Master of Arts : English, 1980 LSU - Baton Rouge, LA, USA Bachelor of Science : English Education, 1978 LSU - Baton Rouge, LA, USA Certifications

Louisiana Teacher Certificate

Texas Teacher Certificate

National Board Certified Teacher