Curriculum Vitae
LESLIE LITERATURE
Rock Hill, SC – (803) 123-4567 – leslie.literature@winthrop.edu
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary English
Winthrop University – Rock Hill, SC
May 2013
GPA: 3.5
Bachelor of Arts in English: Literature & Language
Winthrop University – Rock Hill, SC
May 2011
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
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Adept at constructing persuasive arguments based on careful analysis
Able to recognize characteristics of well-developed writing
Skilled in research and documentation
Familiar with the development and understanding of ethnic, gender, and racial backgrounds
Knowledge of major periods of history throughout American, European, and World Literature
Understanding of applications of major critical theories and schools of criticism
Proficient in the use of the English language, including structure, grammar, vocabulary, dialects, and
historical development
• Successful in public speaking, giving presentations, and collaborative projects
• Steward of Children for the Darkness to Light program
• Certified in suicide prevention
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
English Teacher: 7th Grade English Language Arts
August 2014 – Present
Andrew Jackson Middle School – Kershaw, SC
• Instruct students ages 12 – 13 in a 24:1 classroom setting
• Develop and deliver lesson plans maintaining compliance with Common Core State Standards
• Integrate multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning to adapt to classroom diversity
• Assist with the students’ formulation of their Individualized Education Program and adhere to the strict
requirements of IEP as directed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Evaluate student progress and give supportive recommendations for further student development
• Collaborate with mentor teacher, fellow teachers, administrators, & parents to meet the needs of students
• Implement units on short stories, novels, plays, and poetry.
• Facilitate weekly grammar and stems to help students develop writing and vocabulary skills.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management techniques and classroom expectations
• Proficient daily usage in PowerTeacher, Microsoft Office, ClassWorks, and SmartBoard
• Participator in Lancaster County School District SAFE-T program
• Assistant Coach in Girls on the Run program
English Instructor: English 100
August 2013 – December 2014
York Technical College – Kershaw, SC
• Instructed adult continuing education students in a close-knit 6:1 setting
• Collaborated with other professors and advisors at the college
• Implemented units on prewriting strategies, essay writing, and grammar, focusing on their usage of these
skills in their major area of study
• Evaluated student writing progress and gave supportive recommendations and feedback for student
development
English Teacher: Honors English II & English III
April 2013 – May 2014
Central High School – Pageland, SC
• Instructed students ages 16 – 19 in a 22:1 classroom setting
• Developed and delivered lesson plans maintaining compliance with Common Core State Standards
• Integrated multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning to adapt to classroom diversity
• Assisted with the student’s formulation of their Individualized Education Program and adhered to the strict
requirements of IEP as directed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Evaluated student progress and gave supportive recommendations for further student development
• Collaborated with mentor teacher, fellow teachers, administrators, and parents to meet the diverse needs of
students
• Implemented units on short stories, novels, plays, and poetry in World and American Literature
• Facilitated required weekly SAT vocabulary lessons to enrich the students’ vocabulary skills needed for
pursuing higher education
• Demonstrated effective classroom management techniques and classroom expectations
• Utilized PowerTeacher, Microsoft Office, and Promethean Board on a daily basis
• Participated in Chesterfield County School District’s Induction and Mentoring Program
• Assisted in the organization of the Homecoming Court and Senior Night
Internship: English III, Creative Writing I & II
January – April 2013
Rock Hill High School – Rock Hill, SC
• Managed three varying classroom environments and sizes: 28:1, 8:1, and 25:1
• Prepared and implemented daily lessons based on Common Core State Standards
• Administered and evaluated formal assessment
• Helped oversee and produce the literary magazine Springfire
• Coordinated with mentor teacher and university supervisor to discuss lesson plans and various teaching
techniques
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant
Curriculum & Pedagogy – Winthrop University College of Education
• Aided professors in creating assignments and assessments for their classes
• Assisted professors in assessing and evaluating grades
• Gathered, organized, and evaluated various educational data
January – December 2012
Research Assistant
August 2011 – March 2012
Education Leadership and Studies – Winthrop University College of Education
• For the Head of the Education Leadership and Studies Department and an Assistant Professor
• Assisted professors in editing and revising documents
• Created and developed presentations for professor’s classes and scholarly research
TECHNOLOGICAL PROFICIENCES
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Microsoft Office 2010, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Expression Web
PowerTeacher – assignment, record keeping, & grading tool
Classworks – online supplemental programs
Desire2Learn and Blackboard – integrated learning platforms
Promethean and SMART Board – interactive whiteboard technology
JSTOR, MLA International Bibliography, and America: History and Life – reference tools and scholarly
databases
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Presenter in Creative Writing: Cigarettes and Ashes
Sigma Tau Delta International Convention – Portland, OR
Spring 2013
Winthrop University Representative
National Council of Teachers of English Conference – Las Vegas, NV
Fall 2012
Honorable Mention for “Poem” and “Forgive Me”
Arts Council of York County – Rock Hill, SC
Fall 2012
Presenter: Joyce and McCabe: Their Two Cents of Sense
American Conference for Irish Studies – New Orleans, LA
Spring 2012
Creative Writing Presenter
Winthrop University’s 5th Annual Research Conference – Rock Hill, SC
Spring 2011
HONORS SOCIETIES & ORGANIZATIONS
Member
Sigma Tau Delta Honors Society
Member
Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society
President, 2012 – 2013
Winthrop University’s National Council of Teachers of English
Member
National Council of Teachers of English
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Assistant Coach
Girls on the Run – Kershaw, SC
Fall 2014
Tutor
Winthrop University LEAP Program – Rock Hill, SC
Fall 2011
Volunteer
Winthrop University Homework Clinic – Rock Hill, SC
Volunteer
Big Brothers Big Sisters – Rock Hill, SC
Spring 2009
Fall 2007