Adjunct Professor High School
Resume:
Phyllis Jackson
Plainfield, NJ 07062
ad5rpf@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position that will foster higher order thinking, intrinsic motivation to investigate cognitive perspectives that build confidence and a thirst for knowledge.
EXPERIENCE:
Sept 17 to Present: Essex County College, Newark, NJ
Adjunct Professor
Instruct English 085 and Reading 096
Conduct Diagnosis test to assess students’ skill set.
Implement critical reading techniques to analyze selected materials.
Ensure class expectations, attendance, plagiarism and academic integrity.
Create a curriculum for a wide variety of student engagement.
Administer a variety of quizzes and tests for assessment.
Provide feedback/evaluation for student performances.
Instruct students how to master topics presented during class session through tutorial-based learning methods.
Reinforce various grammar skills, reading comprehension skills and vocabulary.
Stimulate higher order thinking/questioning and enhance research based analytical skills.
Conduct computer lab-based classes/assignments.
Implement the Modern Language Association (MLA) style format for formal papers.
Execute one-to-one or small group format while students work on assigned homework or customized tutorial problem sets.
Orchestrate how to distinguish main ideas from details and implement steps to the writing process.
Execute various figurative language and Cause/Effect techniques.
Ensure that students meet college mandated learning requirements.
Engage in English-related activities for the entire class duration.
Adhere to professional responsibilities and maintain good record keeping.
Sept 18 to Present Crimson Education- Westfield, NJ
English Instructor/Tutor
Servicing an Asian student population by instructing how to implement the writing process and engage in class discussions.
Facilitated the Strengthening of grammar skills, reading comprehension skills and vocabulary.
Implemented Cause and effect/Compare and Contrast, restating and paraphrasing techniques.
Prepared students for college-readiness through instruction.
Provided one-on-one feedback and evaluation.
Focused on brainstorming, stream of consciousness and the writing process.
Executed tests, quizzes and various assessments.
Provide structure and assistance for public speaking skills.
Edited and helped prepare college essays.
Met with parents to assess progress.
Met deadlines in a timely manner.
Prepared and assisted with writing college essays.
Sept 09 to Present: Orange High School, Orange, NJ
English Teacher 12th Grade/Public Speaking Coach/Tomorrow’s Teachers Instructor/Creative Writing Instructor and African American Women Writers Instructor
Instruct three College Prep English IV classes to ensure college readiness; analyze and evaluate values based upon the study of different cultures and vernacular, through the reading and studying of renowned authors, argumentative writing and research papers.
Implement the Common Core Standards, professional development programs, maintained data collection system including assessments and infrastructure to ensure continuous improvement.
Conduct SAT, PARCC, and AHSA English classes to ensure passing the State Test by improving essential academic and study skills, comprehensive strategies, inferential reading and critical thinking skills.
Facilitate recognition and appreciation of nineteenth and twentieth century writers.
Recuperate historical texts such as Harriet Jacobs’ Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (1861).
Fostered critical and culturally aware engagement in fiction, drama, and poetry.
Responsible for understanding the appreciation of competency-based education model.
Orchestrated fluency with performance-based measurement practices and procedures.
Implemented proficient use of educational technological platforms and common office software packages.
Ensure ability to spend significant time working at a computer and able to communicate in writing at a high level.
Instruct Journalism and Public Speaking classes by strengthening student’s writing skills through actual reporting for publication, and editorializing, including layouts, advertising distribution and sales. Students also gain insight into the scope and dimensions of career opportunities within the world of print media as well as compete in county and state competitions (2013 and 2014 1st and 2nd place winners).
Mentored over 17 girls after school in crisis by developing confidence through collaborations and gaining vital emotional support.
Instructed Afterschool tutoring and Clubs such as Poetry, Debate Team and Public Speaking.
Organized major school events such as the Martin Luther King Celebration including marches, video recordings, student selection and daily inspirational quotes/Acts of Kindness Awards.
Maintain organizational commitment to high quality work products, provide and receive feedback.
Support teacher teams and school administrators in collecting, interpreting, and making instructional changes based upon student achievement data and work samples.
Improved scores and was selected as New Jersey top 5 most improved high school (2012)
Earned the gold standard for measuring and evaluating school performance, by The Middle States Association Commissions (2015).
Certified in Sheltered Instruction (SIOP) to improve student learning for ELL Students.
Verizon Innovative Learning Committee (VILS Teacher Leader Corps (TLC) program).
Consultant for Family Connections
Organize and prepare students for transition into high school.
Assist students with daily activities to build critical thinking skills.
Create Project base learning assessments for self reflection.
Foster a love for learning through independent skill development.
Facilitate Socratic Seminars and group discussions.
Instruct presentations based on learning styles and differentiation.
Implement achievements and awards recognition ceremony.
Orchestrate Transition Program to prepare student engagement.
Sept 13 to June 15: Tomorrow’s Teacher Instructor
Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Middle College Program
Provided an opportunity for qualified high school students to receive an early start on college education by earning college credits while still in high school.
Ensured that credits earned are recognized as high school credits toward graduation and entered onto the student’s permanent Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) transcript.
Provided challenging college-level courses to juniors and seniors in a few academic areas including Government, History, English, Languages and more.
Implemented - Seminar in Professional Practice in Education and Field Experience I.
Addressed professional and personal development throughout the course.
Instructed professional practice and academic growth in: human relations in the school and community, education in American society, organizational process and behavior within the context of the school and community. (3 credits earned) (ED 101).
Facilitated on-site field experiences (30 hours each) in public schools and classrooms, focusing on student’s function, structure and curricula. Pre/co requisite: (1 credit earned) (ED 102).
Students received advance college placement upon completion of the year-long Teacher Cadet program with a “B” or higher.
New Jersey Council of Teachers of English Judge
Trained to utilize Drop box interface for students’ essays.
Examined Rubric for each genre to clarify the judging process.
Appraised first and second round judging.
Evaluated over 25-30 poems, short stories, narrative and essays.
Responsible for each student that received higher scores to move on to second round and assigned to additional viewers for final judging.
Supported writing contest winners by honoring the excellence of young authors at end of year award reception.
Sept 09 to June 11: Pathways to College Writing Coach/Lead Teacher
Prepared over 80 underserved students academically, socially, emotionally and financially to achieve college success: resulting in high increase of underserved students successfully completing college.
Assisted students in writing personal statements, college essays and resumes, including after school activities simulating real college experiences, interviews, presentations and business transactions. Students also compete in national poetry/writing contests for magazine publications and scholarships.
Responsible for chaperoning 5 trips per year including mentoring at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, attending cultural events/entertainment and weekend college tours. Students also receive academic enrichment/tutoring, leadership development, financial aid counseling and an end of the year awards ceremony.
Natural tendency toward innovative and creative problem solving.
Sept 07 to June 09: Soehl Middle School, Linden, NJ
English Language Arts Teacher
Modeled and executed all demonstration lessons.
Worked with bilingual and/or special education teachers.
Collaborated with principals, teachers and resource personnel to maintain continuity of instruction and curriculum goals.
Conducted assessments and evaluation input for student referral to the INRS Team.
Established partnership with parents and Guidance to ensure students academic success.
Modeled and executed a variety of literacy activities for the district.
Collaborated with colleagues and Administrators to help build leadership capacity within the school.
Implemented the LEADS Program though a three Tier Process including whole group, small group and one-on-one intervention.
Implemented Guided Reading and Writers Workshop utilizing DRA2 Testing, Running Records and Anecdotal notes.
Conducted Afterschool fundraisers and club activities.
Nominated Teacher of Year
Curriculum Development:
Member of the Leadership Committee to implement school improvement and community involvement.
Weekly Common Planning meetings with colleagues to implement inquiry-based research and Project Based Learning Assignments while utilizing methods for improving on the LEADS Program, addressing students, teachers and administrative concerns.
Weekly Staff Meeting /Workshops and District Professional Development Training.
Mentored/Volunteered Groups for girls to build confidence, expression and goal orientated direction to engage students in a quest for learning.
Summer School LEADS Enrichment Program Instructor.
After school tutoring program to assist students in strengthening academics.
WORKSHOP PRESENTER:
Spoken Word Poetry Workshop. Teaching students how to effectively utilize.
White space and symbolism in poetry.
Certification: New Jersey State, Standard Certificate Teacher of English, Tomorrow’s Teacher Certification and Sheltered Instruction (SIOP) to improve student learning for ELL Students.
Honors: Dean List, University College Scholarship Award, Academic History Award, Member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Beta Zeta National Honors Society Chapter, Who's Who among Executive and Professional Women; Nominated for Teacher of the Year 2007
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Council for Teachers of English
American Federation of Teachers
New Jersey Education Association
Orange Education Association
Linden Education Association
Rutgers University Alpha Sigma Lambda Beta Zeta National Honors Society Chapter
EDUCATION:
The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA - Master of Science in Education Leadership
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ- Bachelor of Arts in English, Graduated with Honors
Penn State University, University Park, PA – Journalism Broadcasting
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ- Certificate of completion of the Tomorrow’s Teachers program.
William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ – Certificate of completion of SIOP program (Sheltered Instruction to improve student learning for ELL Students).
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