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ELIZABETH S. WEST, M.A. 1415 Cadence Court ▪ Louisville, KY 40222-▪ (502) 767-6614 ▪ [email protected] CERTIFIED HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER AND COLLEGE ADJUNCT English – Language Arts – Composition – College and Career Readiness PROFILE Highly experienced in college and public school education. Consistent history of earning outstanding student satisfaction scores and improving learning at the grade school high school, and college levels. Background includes online, classroom, and blended environments. Adept at preparing lessons and examinations, updating curricula, and selecting texts. Previously served as Acting Associate Dean for a technical institute in addition to instructional responsibilities. Able to build effective relationships with students, administration, and parents/guardians. Skilled at developing and updating classroom materials. Certified to teach grades 5-12. Core Competencies: Classroom Management – Lesson Development – Curriculum Compliance – Online Instruction Extra-Curricular Activities – Event Planning – Fundraising – Administration PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SENECA HIGH SCHOOL Louisville, Kentucky January 2016- present Teacher Teach remedial English, Reading, and College/Career Readiness to high school juniors and seniors SULLIVAN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY & DESIGN, Louisville, KY As Needed on Quarterly Basis Adjunct Instructor

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ELIZABETH S. WEST, M.A.1415 Cadence Court ▪ Louisville, KY 40222-▪ (502) 767-6614 ▪

[email protected]

CERTIFIED HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER AND COLLEGE ADJUNCTEnglish – Language Arts – Composition – College and Career Readiness

PROFILE

Highly experienced in college and public school education. Consistent history of earning outstanding student satisfaction scores and improving learning at the grade school high school, and college levels. Background includes online, classroom, and blended environments. Adept at preparing lessons and examinations, updating curricula, and selecting texts. Previously served as Acting Associate Dean for a technical institute in addition to instructional responsibilities. Able to build effective relationships with students, administration, and parents/guardians. Skilled at developing and updating classroom materials. Certified to teach grades 5-12.

Core Competencies:Classroom Management – Lesson Development – Curriculum Compliance – Online

InstructionExtra-Curricular Activities – Event Planning – Fundraising – Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SENECA HIGH SCHOOL Louisville, Kentucky January 2016- presentTeacherTeach remedial English, Reading, and College/Career Readiness to high school juniors and seniors

SULLIVAN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY & DESIGN, Louisville, KY As Needed on Quarterly BasisAdjunct InstructorInstruct Composition and general education courses as assigned for this local career college. Create lessons, class materials, and examinations. Earn outstanding teacher and student survey ratings. Excellent rapport with students and staff.

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Louisville, KY 2003 – 2015Master Instructor

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Taught Composition, Introduction to Microsoft Office, and other general education courses at this campus of a national career college. Prepared lessons and examinations. Created classroom materials. Taught online as well as in person. Earned 2 promotions and received lucrative Master Instructor award.

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ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, Louisville, KY 2015 – 2016Senior Associate, Marketing & DevelopmentProvided support for event planning and fundraising activities. Prepared and distributed bulk emails. Wrote grant proposals. Published monthly newsletter. Obtained donations for events. Increased donations by suggesting and planning new fundraising events and

activities.

EDUCATION

MA in English, University of Louisville, Louisville, KYPost-Graduate Course Work, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

BA in Literature, cum laude, The American University, Washington, DC

CERTIFICATIONS

Kentucky Teaching Certificate PSGF M30 B30 Valid through June 2017 (Rank 2)Brainbench Human Resources Certification

Educational Testing Services Rater Certification

AFFILIATIONS

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office, various educational programs and technologies, Mail Chimp, Publisher, social media