High School English Teacher

Jennifer Belcher

Princeton, West Virginia, United States advmfk@r.postjobfree.com 304-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-belcher-4a5472245

SUMMARY

Experienced High School English Teacher with 19 years of teaching experience. Proven track record of developing successful academic programs and teaching students effective writing and reading skills. Passionate about inspiring and motivating students to reach their full potential. Applying for a Virtual English Teaching positon.

EXPERIENCE

High School English Teacher Princeton Senior High School Princeton, West Virginia August 2017 - Present

• Developed comprehensive English curricula, successfully incorporating both state content standards and differentiated instruction techniques.

• Effectively interacted with diverse students and contributed to an overall increase in the average student grade by 11 points in core English classes.

• Led professional development and presented learning strategies to other faculty members.

• Facilitated and moderated consistent use of formative and summative assessments.

• Utilized data to monitor student progress and inform teaching decisions.

• Guided students’ literacy development by providing frequent feedback and analyzing data collected from assessments.

• Developed a student-centered learning environment based on trust and mutual respect.

Virtual High School English Teacher Mercer County Schools Princeton, West Virginia September 2020 - June 2021

• Educated and inspired students in a virtual English classroom setting, resulting in greater student understanding across the curriculum with a passing rate of 91.2%.

• Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies with an embedded project-based learning model while maintaining a safe and positive environment.

• Utilized a variety of techniques to engage the students, including the use of technology, activities, and games.

• Regularly monitored and assessed student progress by administering online tests, formative assessments, and essay writing assignments using rubrics.

• Assisted students to set appropriate learning goals and develop strategies to attain those goals.

• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and share best practices for virtual teaching.

Middle School English Teacher Mercer County Schools -Princeton Middle Princeton, WV August 2003 - August 2017

• Developed and implemented assessment data collection systems to track individual student progress and achievements, resulting in a 22% increase in student scores on end-of-year assessments.

• Developed a successful school-wide student tutoring program providing struggling students with appropriate target levels and personalized extra help.

• Synthesized and incorporated best practices in differentiated instruction, providing individualized instructions to each student according to their specific learning styles.

• Incorporated modern technology, such as online quizzing, online educational games, and interactive educational apps, into daily lessons.

• Created an environment where students felt safe expressing their ideas and opinions, leading to an increase in student engagement

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Literacy Education 3.8 Marshall University Huntington, WV 2012

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Content Specialization Grades 5-9 English Language Arts 3.83 Bluefield State College Bluefield, WV 2003

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Teaching Certificate English Grades 5-9 Bluefield State College 2003

With the average U.S. adult reading level on an 8th grade level, and the average high school graduate reading on a 9th grade level, as well as the overall deficits in education due to the pandemic, more than warrant the relevance of this certification.

SKILLS

Proficient in Virtual Instruction and Class Meetings, Learning Management Systems, Accurate Record Keeping, Written and Verbal Communication, Time Management, and Teamwork.

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