e-Portfolio of Professor Deartra D. Boone
Curriculum Vitae
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Applied work experience in teaching
Exceptionally skillful in developing and managing syllabus materials
In depth knowledge of coordinating courseware and curriculum with academic standards
Hands on experience in facilitating class instruction and evaluating student performance
Professional History
Adjunct Faculty Member (English Professor) - Collin College
August 2015-Present
Teach multiple classes each semester including general English writing courses and Technical Writing courses
Provide a syllabus to students as well as university explaining all assignments and requirements for the semester
Grade all papers tests quizzes and homework assignments in a timely manner
Work with students of all backgrounds ethnicities and learning levels
Collaborate with other English Professors to ensure classes were similar in difficulty and coverage of content
Prepare student assignments and essays, graded student assignments
Monitor student status through online Blackboard program, provided status updates to students and organized online grading
Develop and implement class curriculums, designed the class syllabus, and prepared essay prompts and assignments
Schedule assignments and class events, communicated updates to students
Complete daily preparation for lessons and assignments, completed grading of daily tasks and assignments.
Adjunct Faculty Member (Dual Credit English Professor) - Richland College
August 2015-Present
Deliver lectures to college students as per approved curriculum
Maintain daily lesson plans
Motivate students to achieve their academic goals
Provide advice to students on attendances and behaviors
Work with high school students of all backgrounds ethnicities and learning levels
Maintain student attendance and progress reports
Attend professional developmental seminars and trainings
Work positively with students and faculty
Monitor student progress and provided feedback for improvements
Provide tutoring and hands on assistance to struggling students in the English Corner Tutoring Center.
Paraprofessional - Lillie J. Jackson Early Childhood Center - Lewisville ISD
November 2006 – August 2014
Created and taught small group lessons
Created and taught computer lessons
Created and taught iPad lessons
Created and taught cooking lessons
Assessed students’ cutting, coloring, gluing, alphabetic, and numeric skills
Worked with students on cutting, coloring, gluing, and other activities as needed
Watched students as they played
Performed daily secretarial work
Supervised students as they were dismissed from school and placed in their parents care
Served as president of Sunshine Committee (School spirit/encouragement committee)
"I don't want other people to decide who I am. I want to decide that for myself."
Emma Watson
Special Skills And Strengths
Teaching Processes
Possess knowledge and demonstrate expertise in teaching processes
Area of Teaching
Competent at assigned area of teaching (English and Technical Writing)
Student Academic Success
Focused approach towards student academic success
Providing Guidance
Proven ability to provide academic and professional guidance
Skills Showcased
Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills
Passions
Passionate about writing
Passionate about teaching writing
Passionate about creating students who don't dislike writing
Education
Tiffin University, Miami, Ohio
May 2015
Master of Humanities; Dual Concentrations: English and Creative Writing
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas
May 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration; Human Resource Management, minor; Technical Writing
Franklin D. Roosevelt High School
August 1984 - May 1988
Diploma