Cory S.

Neil
1620 Person Ct.
Fort Collins, CO 80525

(484) 639-7522
neil.cory.s@gmail.com

Classroom Teacher Secondary English Language Arts

Seeking classroom teacher position in secondary English Language Arts. A highly adaptive and
organized professional, able to quickly and successfully assume new responsibilities. Possess a
deep passion for education, and ability to cater style and technique to suit the individual needs of
each student. Operate with absolute patience and take the necessary time to assure that a thorough
and comprehensive level of understanding is reached of the material at hand and that students
meet the requirements of the CDE State Academic Standards. Devoted to student excellence, and
creating an atmosphere of respect and equality conducive of learning.

EDUCATION
Post Bachelors Teacher Licensure, Secondary Education, English Colorado State University,
2015 (anticipated), GPA 3.913 (current)
BA Philosophy - Auburn University, 2008
BA English, Literature Concentration Auburn University, 2003

PROFESSIONAL/RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Classroom Volunteer
Substitute Teacher

Cache la Poudre Middle School

Poudre School District

Youth Instructor/Lifeguard

Washington Lake

Tutor

Auburn University

Spring 2014
2013-Present
Two Summers
One Year Experience

_____________________ Relevant Coursework ______________________

Designed lesson plans for a comprehensive study of Ernest Hemmingways A Moveable
Feast (E 401: Teaching Reading)
Designed Pre, During, and Post reading assessment plans for a (hypothetical) 10th grade
Pre-AP World Literature and Composition class for beginning a unit on Modernist authors
(E 401: Teaching Reading)
Created a Web Quest designed to provide background knowledge and an introduction to
Ernest Hemingways A Moveable Feast and the Modernist era (EDUC 331: Educational
Technology and Assessment)
Designed and recorded a Flipped Classroom lesson on the use and function of sensory
language in writing (EDUC 331: Educational Technology and Assessment)
Designed a lesson On Understanding Character Development for a unit on Writing
Fictional Narrative (E-402: Teaching Composition)
Designed and implemented a lesson on the analysis and comparison of the historical
relevance and elements of T.S. Elliots poems The Wasteland and The Love Song of J.
Alfred Prufrock for 11th grade English / Modern America History Integrated class (EDUC
450: Instruction II Standards and Assessment)

 Designed and implemented a lesson on animal imagery in Of Mice and Men for 11th grade
English / Modern America History Integrated class (EDUC 450: Instruction II Standards
and Assessment)
_____________Professional/Volunteer Student Support _______________
Developed and implemented youth swimming program for children ages 10-12 to
strengthen swimming skills, improve understanding of water safety, and develop
confidence in their abilities. Worked individually with students in key areas needing
improvement. All students successfully advanced to the next level of instruction.
Assisted fellow students in undergraduate philosophy courses in effective and appropriate
writing style and in the understanding of complex ideas and theories covered in classes.
Resulted in improved scores on writing assignments and more thorough understanding of
subject matter.
Guided/instructed 7th and 8th grade students in the improvement of reading fluency,
comprehension, and textual analysis.
__________________ ___ Professional Skills________________________
Adept in effective classroom management.
Able to effectively differentiate lessons and modes of instruction to suit diverse learning
needs.
Adept at leading students in inquiry-based learning.
Knowledgeable in current Best Practices in instruction.
Experienced in the use of Standards-Based Grading.
Experienced in the creation of lessons based on the CDE State Academic Standards
_________________________References____________________________

Dr. Pamela Coke: Department of English, Colorado State University 970-491-6848 /

pamela.coke@colostate.edu
Dr. Antero Garcia: Department of English, Colorado State University
antero.garcia@colostate.edu
Dr. Heidi Frederiksen: School of Education, Colorado State University 970-491-5292
/ Heidi.frederiksen@colostate.edu