Orange County Public SchoolsTeacher: English, English Honors, and Drama
Jun. 2007 - May. 2009Orlando, Florida AreaAs an English I, English I Honors and Drama I teacher, it was my responsibility to: - develop theater and drama, English literature, writing, and grammar curriculum based on state standards - plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitated active learning experiences - develop schemes of work, thematic units and lesson plans - establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities - provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities - identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs - use relevant technology to support instruction - observe and evaluate student's performance and development - assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments - provide appropriate feedback on work - encourage and monitor the progress of individual students - maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development - update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school regulations - prepare required reports on students and activities - manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with school, county, and state policies - perform certain pastoral duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement - participate in and supervise extracurricular activities, including Drama Club and Interact Service Club - participate in department, district, school, and parent meetings - communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs - keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources, theories, and pedagogical methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities