Bailey Adkins
Philadelphia
Summary
Dedicated High School English Teacher with proven strengths in lesson planning, student assessment, and technology integration, ensuring engaging and inclusive learning environments. Accomplished in designing English lesson plans to inspire and engage students. Highly adept in meeting course material requirements while focusing individual attention on students to promote success. Expert in promoting student reading and writing in and out of classroom to develop creativity and enrich lives. Organized high school teacher with several years of experience teaching several students. Skillful in monitoring large classrooms and cultivating positive relationships with students. Proficient in monitoring student academic progress, administering and grading assessments and maintaining detailed, complete student records. Dedicated to providing balanced, engaging learning environment for all students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English Teacher
Leake Academy
Madden
08.2014 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support interactive learning experiences.
- Provided individualized support and guidance to struggling students.
- Organized literary events to foster a love for reading among students.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student performance and needs.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach grammar, composition, reading comprehension, literature analysis and creative writing.
- Created a stimulating learning environment that encourages critical thinking skills.
- Fostered an inclusive learning atmosphere where all students feel welcome and respected.
- Enforced school policies regarding behavior management while maintaining a positive classroom culture.
- Utilized technology such as multimedia presentations and educational software programs in the classroom setting.
- Conducted daily classroom activities to engage students in learning English language arts.
- Integrated current events into the curriculum to make lessons more relevant for students.
- Monitored student performance throughout the year and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching strategies for the English curriculum.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing open-ended questions during lectures and discussions.
- Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, assignments and other evaluation methods.
- Identified students' level of reading difficulty to provide appropriate reinforcement.
- Required spoken and written student responses to contexts to increase reading comprehension.
- Designed clear and creative learning materials to promote student engagement in pronunciation exercises.
- Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
- Used online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
- Prepared informative classroom lectures on literature, poetry and historical authors to engage and educate students.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations and other assigned work.
- Fostered life-long learning skills and effective study habits in students to prepare each for higher-level education.
Education
Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2014
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Technology integration
- English literature instruction
- Classroom management
Affiliations
Avid reader and church nursery worker
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Leake Academy
08.2014 - Current
Education
Mississippi State University