School Training

Objective

To bring my energy and passion for training and public speaking to your company. To help create a positive educational environment for your clients and staff.

Profile

Motivated, personable, and engaging instructor with an advanced college degree and a successful 7-year track record of teaching various levels of students. Talent for quickly mastering new materials – recently finished my Master’s thesis which dealt with differentiating instruction for all learners. Diplomatic and tactful with students, staff, administration, and parents. Demonstrated history of producing well-prepared students and working well in group settings.

Flexible and versatile – accustomed to handling ever-changing environments and situations. Able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure and keep my audience wanting more. Thrive in deadline-driven and pressure-filled environments. Excellent ability to create engaging curriculums to meet objectives.

Education and Skills Summary

Master’s Degree –Curriculum and Instruction - 3.8 GPA

Bachelors Degree – English Education – 3.5 GPA -- Magna Cum Laude

English Language Expert

Ability to plan and implement presentations and multiple class curriculums

Lead training of colleagues for implementation of curriculum

Creation of engaging, active-learning activities

Energetic Public Speaker

Initiated a new technology for assessment purposes

Created methods for student progress tracking

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Work well in team settings

Experience as a coach and mentor

Strong ability as a mediator

Quick Learner

Highly Organized

Optimistic/Positive Personality

Tasteful Sense of Humor

Effective use of Microsoft Office

Professional Experience

INSTRUCTION, CURRICULUM DESIGN, AND MENTORING

Educated 7th-12th grade students in writing, reading, and English language

Designed and implemented an English and Advisory curriculum aligned with standards

Developed and arranged an approved AP English curriculum

Launched and established a new middle school model for Kohler School District

Differentiated instruction and used best practices for individual students and classes

Mentored a student teacher from Concordia University as a cooperating teacher

Kohler School District: Recipient of #1 composite ACT student scores for Wisconsin – ’06 & ‘07

PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND FACILITATING

Presenter at Wisconsin Association Middle Level Educators Conference – Learning Lab

Keynote Speaker – selected by students – Scroll Night, 2009 & 2010

Master of Ceremonies for fund raising events

Anti-bullying facilitator

Employment History

KOHLER SCHOOL DISTRICT - 2005-Present

English Instructor

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL – 2004

Financial Representative Intern

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