SAVANNA MARINO-POULSON

6396 NIKA COURT, PORT ORANGE, FL, 32128

C: (386)837-8446 | savannamarinopoulson@yahoo.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am pursuing a career in teaching English for secondary school. I am passionate about English
education and teaching in general; I have over three years of experience relevant to teaching in
English classes. From my work experience, I have developed knowledge and a proper execution of
workplace ethics and dynamics of a professional setting. I am a driven teaching professional
committed to instilling an appreciation for English Literature to all students through a student-
centered environment using highly effective practices to nurture and promote student growth. My
philosophy for teaching includes implementing cooperative learning, integrating technology into
lessons, and including interdisciplinary learning units into the curriculum.

SKILLS

• Expertise in English • Tailoring curriculum plans

• Varied lesson plans • Creative questioning
• Managing classroom for diverse populations • Student-centered learning
• Strong collaborator • Technological instruction

CERTIFICATIONS
 Certification Florida Secondary Education Certification (Type 09) in English; received June 2017
Secondary Education Endorsement in ESOL.
 Colorado Secondary Education Certification in English Grades 7-12; received August 2017

WORK HISTORY

SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Substitute Teacher | Sanford, FL | October 2017 - Current
• Instructed, tutored, and mentored individual students.
• Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
• Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
• Maintained a safe and orderly classroom.
• Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.

MILLENNIUM MIDDLE SCHOOL

Student Teacher | Sanford, FL | January 2017 - April 2017
 • Taught full time for standard/support facilitated, advanced, and pre-IB eighth grade language arts classes.
• Engaged in classroom management techniques, lesson planning, and differentiated instruction.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
• Enforced the school's student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
• Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
• Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
• Developed, administered and graded tests in order to evaluate students' progress.

MONTFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Short-Term Student Teacher | Tallahassee, FL | September 2016 - December 2016
• Taught six periods of language arts for seventh grade each day.
• Proofread and evaluated students' writing and gave feedback.
• Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
• Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
• Graded student work and kept careful records of grades.

LEROY COLLINS LEON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

English Language Tutor | Tallahassee, FL | October 2015 - April 2016
• Assisted ELL students in their development of the English language through modeling, comprehensive
• input, and effective instruction strategies for English Language Learners.
• Improved instruction methods by using a variety of assessment tools and strategies.
• Implemented the SIOP Model to help students develop their CALP and BIC English skills.
GODBY HIGH SCHOOL
Writing Tutor | Tallahassee, FL | September 2015 - February 2016
• Tutored ninth through twelfth grade students in writing, using teacher's curriculum in order to assist
• students in writing well-crafted essays.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
• Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
• Proofread and evaluated students' writing and gave feedback.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - English Education

Florida State University
Tallahassee, | May 2017
 GPA: 3.89/4.0, High Honor Roll; President's list three semesters, Dean's list all.