Single Subject Credential in English Resume

Emma English
1060 Trout Ave. *** Chico, CA 95926 *** (530) 555-5555 *** menglish@csuchico.edu

EDUCATION

California State University, Chico
Single Subject Teaching Credential, English (CLAD)  May, 2002
Emphasis: Education  GPA 4.0 Bachelor of Arts, English  May, 2000  GPA 3.53

Computer Knowledge:  MS Windows, Microsoft Office 2000, Word Perfect, SASI, INTEGRADE PRO

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ninth Grade Student Teacher (Phase II).  Pleasant Valley High School,  Chico CA.  Fall ‘01

• English 9:  Taught two freshman classes (college prep/remedial) according to California State Standards and SDAIE strategies.  Organized and implemented successful classroom management (CANTER).  Created student-centered lessons focusing on student interests and prior experience.  Engaged learners to promote self-discovery, responsibility, and achievement.  Reflected on assessment, integration, and general practice with supervisor and cooperating teacher.
• ESL:  Assisted in ESL I class.  Implemented two-week unit on autobiographical writing.  Helped students learn phonetic speaking strategies, guided students in daily reading, decoding and discovery, promoted confidence with use of English.

• Language Arts:  Assisted cooperating teacher with lessons, management, and individual student help.  Implemented two-day lesson on reading comprehension using SDAIE and contextualization.  Implemented two-week unit on metaphor and simile usage in writing preparation for standardized testing.

• Managed, taught, and was requested for classes in the areas of Photography, English, P.E., Yearbook.

• Directed performance of Arsenic and Old Lace for Spring Drama Production.  Conducted daily rehearsals and directed cast and crew.  Developed actors, coached characterization, designed and created set.

• Organized program that emphasized development of players with understanding of competition, teamwork, and self-respect.  Coached individual players to success while focusing on a winning season and positive competitive experience.

• Assisted the girls basketball program at freshman, JV, and varsity levels.  Provided coaching strategies and ideas for game play.  Organized drills and provided positive individual coaching and motivation.

• Interviewed clients, victims, witnesses, conducted legal research to work up cases.  Managed difficult clients and tense situations.  Investigated specialty domestic violence cases and illegal immigration situations.

• Worked with committee of professors to promote ongoing scholarship and action regarding community youth literacy issues.   Aided in teaching upper division English class regarding school funding and racial implications in children’s books.

• Founder of Honors College Student Association (HCSA).  Recruited and maintained over 50 students committed to general planning and improvement of University of Oregon through the Honors College.  Coordinated and supervised over 25 volunteer tutors for 15 middle-school classrooms.  Initiated and created “Improv Workshop” for TAG Program.

• Reported minutes for all Associated Students’ corporate meetings.  Summarized financials, development proposals, and political issues into clear, succinct reports with unbiased view.

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Last Updated:February 21, 2008