Kathleen McCarty
New Orleans
Summary
Accomplished English Instructor at the University of New Orleans, adept in fostering reading comprehension and effective communication. Excelled in enhancing student engagement and performance through collaborative learning and personalized feedback. Proficient in teaching diverse writing styles and research skills, significantly contributing to academic success. Demonstrates exceptional ability in encouraging improvement and active participation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
English Instructor
University of New Orleans
09.1993 - 05.1999
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
- Promoted skill development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through various instructional methods tailored to individual needs.
- Taught argumentative composition for the department-wide freshman proficiency exam. Proficiency involved grammar, sentence structure, outlining, development and reasoning. In-class writing in response to debatable issues, responding to prompts from texts
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities within the classroom setting for optimal comprehension of material covered.
- Led undergraduate literature survey classes (including Short Story and Novel, Poetry and Drama, British Literature I and British Literature II)
- Taught research skills and format for research papers
- Fostered skills in different kinds of writing (short prompts in class, journals, in-class and out-of-class essays, revisions)
- Served on appeal committees for the proficiency exam
- Encouraged one-on-one time with students in regular conferences outside of normal office hours
- Assessed individual progress through regular quizzes, tests, essays, and oral presentations, ensuring timely feedback for improvement.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment by fostering open communication, mutual respect, and active listening skills among students.
English Teaching Assistant
University of South Carolina
09.1989 - 12.1992
- Assessed student progress regularly through various assessment methods, ensuring timely feedback on their performance.
- Boosted overall student engagement through the implementation of group activities, interactive presentations, and hands-on learning experiences.
- Taught composition in a variety of types (narrative, descriptive, process, argumentation)
- Taught research skills and format for research papers
- Fostered skills in different kinds of writing (short prompts in class, journals, in-class and out-of-class essays, revisions)
- Led sophomore Introduction to Literature classes
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication, mutual respect, and active participation from all students.
- Encouraged one-on-one time with students in regular conferences outside of normal office hours
- Cultivated a positive learning environment by fostering open communication, mutual respect, and active listening skills among students.
English Teaching Assistant
University of New Orleans
09.1986 - 05.1998
- Worked in Learning Resource Center, tutoring students on an individual basis
- Ran grammar workshops weekly for ESL students
- Taught freshman composition in a variety of types (narrative, descriptive, process, argumentative
- Assessed student progress regularly through various assessment methods, ensuring timely feedback on their performance.
- Boosted overall student engagement through the implementation of group activities, interactive presentations, and hands-on learning experiences.
Education
Master of Arts - English
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-1988
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-1986
Skills
- Effective communication in writing
- Reading comprehension
- Collaborative learning
- Encouraging improvement through revisions and conferences
Timeline
English Instructor
University of New Orleans
09.1993 - 05.1999
English Teaching Assistant
University of South Carolina
09.1989 - 12.1992
English Teaching Assistant
University of New Orleans
09.1986 - 05.1998
Master of Arts - English
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of New Orleans
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