Linda Hyde
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Northville, Michigan 48168 *********@*****.***
I am a highly effective, dedicated, passionate, innovative, multi-skilled and experienced middle and high school English teacher who is committed to providing an energized and individualized learning environment for students, incorporating their diverse interests, learning styles, and cultural backgrounds. I have a talent for integrating thematic units, cooperative learning projects, and the Socratic method of class discussion to generate independent thought, improve reading, writing, and vocabulary skills, and to instill a life-long love of learning in my students. I implement best practices and know current research and effective practices of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. I use data effectively to drive instructional practices and change as well as to analyze the effectiveness of curriculum frameworks to improve student outcomes.
SKILLS
Exemplary Teaching/Tutoring (rated Highly Effective)
Certified Teacher Trainer/Consultant through the Center for Teacher Effectiveness
Disciple and Implementer of Marzano Art and Science of Teaching Framework
Effective mentoring of new teachers
Innovative Curriculum Development and Design
Creative Lesson Planning
Successful Advanced Placement instruction
National Honor Society Coordinator/Advisor
Utilization of Technology in the classroom
Targeted ACT/SAT Instruction
Differentiated Instruction/Formative Assessment
Incisive Literary and Textual Analysis Instruction
Effective Rhetorical/Stylistic Skills Instruction
Expert Expository, Persuasive, Research, and Creative Writing Instruction
6+1 Traits of Effective Writing Instruction
Socratic Method of Instruction
College Essay Instruction
MLA and APA Instruction
Concise Editing Instruction
Public Speaking Instruction
TEACHING/EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
2017-2018 8th-12th grade English Teacher
Farber Hebrew Day School
Southfield, Michigan
2016- 2017 8th grade ELA Middle School Teacher
Sawgrass Springs Middle School
Coral Springs, Florida
2015-2016 Admissions Counselor for Keiser University Graduate School
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2013 - Present ESL Consultant/Instructor
Global-LT, Troy Michigan
2008-2013 High School English Teacher, 11th and 12th grade Honors English,
12th grade Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition
Research Writing and Creative Writing
Renaissance High School, Detroit, Michigan
1988-2008 High School English Teacher, 9th-12th grade English,
10th-12th grade Advanced Placement AP English Literature and Composition, MSAT Program,
Martin Luther King, Jr., Senior High School, Detroit, Michigan
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
2016 Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate
1997 M. S. Degree in Educational Leadership, Madonna University, Livonia, Michigan
1989 Michigan Continuing Secondary Teaching Certificate,
Madonna University, Livonia, Michigan
1980 B. A. in English and Anthropology, Michigan Provisional Secondary Certificate, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Rated a Highly Effective Teacher by State of Michigan Standards
Certified as a Teacher Consultant/Trainer through the Center for Teacher Effectiveness
Researched, developed, created, and successfully presented effective curriculum for writing, grammar, vocabulary, and English Language development to students as well as to peers
Successfully instructed AP Literature and Composition classes for over 15 years
Coordinated and Advised the National Honor Society at Renaissance High School and King High School, Detroit, Michigan
Attended numerous in-service trainings on new technologies, teaching the gifted and talented and teaching special needs students
Attended numerous College Board Sponsored AP Workshops for teaching AP Literature and Composition
Honored as an outstanding teacher at numerous Annual Superintendent’s Banquets
Trained with the Department of Literacy on the use of Framing Devices as an approach to writing improvement
Coordinated numerous staff in-service sessions on Writing Across the Curriculum, the Process Approach to Writing, and Effective Classroom Management Techniques
Prepared students for the Academic Decathlon in Literature
Co-chaired a North Central Committee to rewrite school Mission Statement
Attended NCTE Conventions in Chicago and Detroit and Co-Chaired Secondary Luncheon in Detroit
Worked as Senior Class Sponsor and helped to plan and orchestrate Homecoming, Prom, and Graduation at Renaissance and King High Schools
Honored by Detroit television station WJBK- TV2, for sponsoring senior students who won the school award in editorial writing
Received training and certification as a Great Books Discussion Leader, Detroit Public Schools Management Academy, Detroit, Michigan
Wrote numerous free-lance articles for the Detroit Free Press
Acted as Forensic Coach and Judge in Regional Forensic Tournaments in southeastern Michigan
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST