John Duval Email & Phone Number

North Adams, Massachusetts, United States

Pittsfield, Massachusetts Area

Falls Village, Ct

▶ SNAPSHOT:Develop and write differentiated curriculum to invite open discussion and active student engagement. Teach various classes in English and English literature, applying state-mandated Common Core of State Standards (CCSS) framework to classroom. Exceeded set expectations, demonstrating ability to multitask and adapt to changing curriculum landscapes and circumstances, with emphasis on student-centered teaching. Create student-based inquiry learning assignments to lead student-centric Socratic seminars. Prepare students for state-mandated SAT exam. Mentor students in Personalized Learning Portfolio group to advance further education.⏺ COURSES TAUGHT: ● Humanities: Philosophy in Literature, Women in Literature● College Preparatory: Media Studies, Creative Writing, American Melting Pot, Literary Genres, American Literature (junior level), English (sophomore/freshman levels)● General English: Sports Literature, Detective Fiction, Science Fiction (junior/sophomore/freshman levels)▶ HIGHLIGHTS:● Achieved high student passage rates for English courses required for high school graduation.● Tailored course instruction to aid students in passing SAT. ⇒ Integrated Princeton Review and Khan Academy SAT test prep materials into homework assignments to accurately identify students' areas of weakness.● Highlighted as yearbook dedicatee by Class of 2007 for fostering strong teacher/student relationships. ● Enabled students to win honor at Westport Youth Film Festival. ⇒ Orchestrated The Civic Life Project, a documentary film-making class made possible through grant funded by Connecticut Constitution Project.

North Adams, Ma

▶ SNAPSHOT:Implemented Socratic and discussion modalities into curriculum akin to college-level instruction. Evoked creative analysis in students through group involvement and individualized attention. Maximized student participation and success in literary and grammatical writing and testing by encouraging all students to listen, share, explore, and reflect. Evoked enterprising spirit by integrating resourceful elements into creative analysis, including field trips to prominent museums and use of music, film, and multiplatform technology. ⏺ COURSES TAUGHT: ● College Preparatory English (senior/junior and sophomore levels)● Comprehensive English (sophomore level)⏺ LEADERSHIP POSITIONS: ● North Adams Public Schools Standards & Frameworks Committee, Member● Drury High School Curriculum Committee, Member● Student Handbook Committee, Chairman/Writer/Editor▶ HIGHLIGHTS:● Tackled challenge of engaging school's most reluctant learners. ⇒ Established trust and rapport with students, finding niche by implementing diverse cultural interests into classroom discussions. ● Integrated more challenging literature and textbooks to advance existing curriculum upon hiring. ⇒ Fueled open-minded discussions by incorporating comparative humanities discussion on film and literary analysis.● Nominated for Teacher of the Year award by senior class members within 3 years of hire. ⇒ Honored with award previously reserved for veteran teachers.● Appointed to North Adams District Frameworks Committee to overlook and finalize drafts of state-mandated curriculum. ⇒ Identified gaps in drama and poetry genres, weaving inclusive elements into final composition.

Sheffield, Ma

▶ SNAPSHOT:Implemented creative elements into classroom instruction to merge literary analysis with newly integrated computer technology. Structured activities and assignments to facilitate student learning over long period. Learned how to juggle block schedules with 4 daily semester-length classes, covering one full year of English course content. Familiarized students with emerging technology to promote proficiency and break up lengthy 90-minute classes. ⏺ COURSES TAUGHT: ● English/Literature (junior/sophomore levels)● Creative writing: poetry▶ HIGHLIGHTS:● Instituted unconventional learning methods, providing environmental adaptations to spark real-world applications. ⇒ Organized theatre trips to analyze Shakespeare, museum site visits to draw artistic and literary connections, and ropes courses to promote team-centric engagement.

Lenox, Ma

▶ SNAPSHOT:Hired as post-baccalaureate substitute teacher for secondary English classes, honing instructional skills and achieving success in communicating course material. Developed gratifying relationships with students, receiving letters of praise from school administrators, faculty, and students. Provided one-on-one tutoring and in-classroom assistance for Vietnamese ESL student.⏺ COURSES TAUGHT: ● English/Literature (senior/junior/sophomore levels)● English Second Language (ESL)▶ HIGHLIGHTS:● Assisted ESL student with successful completion of requirements for graduation. ⇒ Broke down complex materials and integrated interactive learning elements to aid instruction.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Education, Honors

Massachusetts Teacher Certification, Secondary Teacher Educator Program, 3.94 Gpa

Studied methods of teaching including Massachusetts English Language Arts Frameworks. Completed state required student teaching component.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature/American Literature, 3.77 Major Gpa

Minored in Environmental Law and Public Policy.