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Goodwin College - English

Adjunct English Professor at Lincoln College of New England
Education Management
K. Courtney
Franklin
Hartford, Connecticut Area
I am currently looking for a full-time position in either Higher Education or CT Public Education. Also interested in Journalism, Editorial and Writing Positions. Strong background in tutoring, especially Non-Native English Speakers as well as curriculum development in Diversity Sensitivity Training. Hope that if any of my contacts know of any openings, they will pass on my name and a good word! Thanks! K. Courtney Franklin

Experience

  • Goodwin College

    Adjunct English Professor/ Lead Writing Instructor / Summer Bridge/CONNCAP Instructor

    Lead writing Instructor/Professional Tutor: worked with students from all disciplines in improving college-level writing skills including grammar, syntax, style and proper citation. Over saw Learning Center activities in the absence of the director, worked with student tutors as well as helped orient new professional hires. Worked at the request of faculty with students who struggled on English and Humanities writing assignments, but also worked with students in all departments. Taught NLN Exam Prep courses covering test taking skills, vocabulary developement, and reading skills. Created an presented workshops on Writing Reaserch Papers, English Language Development Skills, as well as other topics upon request. Oversaw New Student Orientation Spring Semester 2011, and worked on several committees through out the school. Served as primary contact for students in the MOVE (Men of Vision in Education) and WISE (Women in search of Education) Co-horts for academic assitance. Taught two years in the Summer Bridge (college-entry) Program and five years in CONNCAP (college-prep) Program; topics included History and English, Developed English Curriculum for Summer Bridge.

  • New England Typographical Services

    Languages Arts and Social Studies Editor

    Edited free-lance manuscripts for varioustexbook companies. Projects included English Language Development Teacher's Resource Guide -- Grade 4, California for Scholastis Inc; British Literture Reader's Workbook -- Grade 12 for Glenco; Indiana State Standardized (NCLB) Language ArtsTesting Book -- Grade 4 for the State of Indiana. Department was soon outsourced overseas.

  • Lincoln College of New England

    Adjunct English Professor

    Member of the Academic Advising Committee to improve student retention
    Mentor and Academic Advisor

  • Lincoln College of New England

    Adjunct English Professor

    Have taught the following courses:
    Fundamental English 099
    English 103 Composition I
    English 103 Composition I with a grammar workshop
    English 104 Composition II
    Communications 109 - Journalism

Education

  • Wellesley College

    Bachelor's of Arts

    Political Science and Government with secondary concentration in Sociology
    Bachelor's in Political Science, American Govt. Concentration Secondary Concentration in Sociology

  • Yale University - School of International Area Studies

    GSI Fulbright Scholarship Summer 2004

    Ghana, West Africa
    travelled throughout Ghana including extended stays in Accra, North Lagon, Tamele, Bolgatonga, Kumasi, Cape Coast, Ashwerese. Attended classes at the University of Ghana in North Lagon and Kumasi Polytechnical University. Taught/observed in Primary School in Accra and Muslim Institute in Tamele. Overview in the political system, arts and cultural centers, community and tribal government, National Archives, historical events, and local as well as national economies. Lived in the mission house of a small mountain village as well as formally presented at court to the King and King Mother.

  • Sacred Heart University

    Masters in the Art of Teaching

    Secondary Education; History and Social Studies
    MAT (Masters in Teaching with a concentration in Secondary Ed - History and Social Studies

ENG 101

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