Emily C. Holmes
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Professional Summary
Certified Secondary English and Drama/Speech teacher with 11 years of experience in middle and high school. Training and experience in teaching International Baccalaureate Language A1 (Higher Level), International Baccalaureate Middle Years English, Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition, Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, READ 180, Restorative Practices, Positive Behavior Supports, and Drama Across the Curriculum.
Certified Secondary English and Drama/Speech teacher with 11 years of experience in middle and high school. Training and experience in teaching International Baccalaureate Language A1 (Higher Level), International Baccalaureate Middle Years English, Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition, Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, READ 180, Restorative Practices, Positive Behavior Supports, and Drama Across the Curriculum.
Certification
Professional Certification in English and Drama/Speech, grades 7-12, MI
Teaching Experience
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CHAIR - Lansing Eastern High School, Lansing MI
Building ELA leader for 7th - 12th grades. Participant in MI-EXCEL, Principal's Fellowship, School Improvement Team, Literacy and Numeracy Committee, Curriculum writing, District Transition Team member, Communication Arts Steering Committee.
August 2009 - Present
ENGLISH TEACHER - Lansing Eastern High School, Lansing MI
Currently teaching Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition, International Baccalaureate Language A1 (Year 2, 12th grade), World Literature (11th grade), and Advisory. Other courses taught include 9th grade English, 9th grade Honors English, Honors American Literature (10th grade), 12th grade English, Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, READ 180, Leadership and Service, and Yearbook.
August 2004 - Present
ENGLISH TEACHER - Gardner Middle School, Lansing MI
8th grade English and American History teacher, Advisory.
August 2003 - June 2004
DRAMA TEACHER - Dwight Rich Middle School, Lansing MI
Grades 6-8 Drama, Advisory, director of school plays.
August 2002 - June 2003
TEACHING INTERNSHIP - Lansing Eastern High School, Lansing MI
10th grade American Literature, 12th Grade Advanced Composition, Speech/Drama.
August 2001 - April 2002
Education
MASTER'S IN EDUCATION - Literacy/Technology Focus
Michigan State University
2011
BACHELOR OF ARTS - English and Theater
Michigan State University
2000
Professional Certification in English and Drama/Speech, grades 7-12, MI
Teaching Experience
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CHAIR - Lansing Eastern High School, Lansing MI
Building ELA leader for 7th - 12th grades. Participant in MI-EXCEL, Principal's Fellowship, School Improvement Team, Literacy and Numeracy Committee, Curriculum writing, District Transition Team member, Communication Arts Steering Committee.
August 2009 - Present
ENGLISH TEACHER - Lansing Eastern High School, Lansing MI
Currently teaching Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition, International Baccalaureate Language A1 (Year 2, 12th grade), World Literature (11th grade), and Advisory. Other courses taught include 9th grade English, 9th grade Honors English, Honors American Literature (10th grade), 12th grade English, Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, READ 180, Leadership and Service, and Yearbook.
August 2004 - Present
ENGLISH TEACHER - Gardner Middle School, Lansing MI
8th grade English and American History teacher, Advisory.
August 2003 - June 2004
DRAMA TEACHER - Dwight Rich Middle School, Lansing MI
Grades 6-8 Drama, Advisory, director of school plays.
August 2002 - June 2003
TEACHING INTERNSHIP - Lansing Eastern High School, Lansing MI
10th grade American Literature, 12th Grade Advanced Composition, Speech/Drama.
August 2001 - April 2002
Education
MASTER'S IN EDUCATION - Literacy/Technology Focus
Michigan State University
2011
BACHELOR OF ARTS - English and Theater
Michigan State University
2000
Professional Development and Training
Trained in International Baccalaureate Language A1 (Diploma Programme) Trained in International Baccalaureate English (Middle Years Programme) Trained in AP English Literature and Composition Trained in AP English Language and Composition Trained in READ 180 reading curriculum Trained in Guided Highlighted Reading for Complex Texts Trained in Restorative Practices Trained in Positive Behavior Supports (PBiS) Trained in Love and Logic Trained as a Link Crew Coordinator Trained in the Smaller Learning Communities Concept and Implementation Trained ACT Proctor Trained in EPAS (Explore, PLAN, ACT System) Professional Affiliations National Council of Teachers of English, current member Michigan Reading Association, current member iNet (International Networking for Educational Transformation), member |
Professional Involvements and Collaborations
English Department Chair - Eastern High School MI-EXCEL/ Process Mentoring Committee - Eastern High School/ Michigan Department of Education/ Ingham ISD Michigan Principal's Fellowship School Improvement Team - Eastern High School Literacy and Numeracy Committee - Eastern High School Curriculum writer for Lansing School District - including common district exams and assessments, curriculum pacing guides and alignment to Common Core Standards. Unit writer (9th grade English) - International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Implementation, Eastern High School Curriculum writer for Advisory/ GRAD program at Eastern High School Technology Experience Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel Proficient in Social Networking for Educational Purposes (Facebook, Blogging, discussion boards) Proficient in SmartBoard Technology |
Community Involvements
March of Dimes Run/Walk for Babies, 2010
Volunteer, Michigan Area 8 Special Olympics, 1993 - 2003
Project CLAY (Community Love Activating Youth), 1996 - 2000
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March of Dimes Run/Walk for Babies, 2010
Volunteer, Michigan Area 8 Special Olympics, 1993 - 2003
Project CLAY (Community Love Activating Youth), 1996 - 2000
Click here for a downloadable version