Kristin Wheeler
Winterville
Summary
Patient and creative educator with extensive experience at Athens Technical College, specializing in inclusive teaching and course design. Proven ability to foster productive student-teacher relationships and engage diverse learners, enhancing their academic success. Skilled in pedagogical strategies and committed to improving students' lives through innovative instructional methods.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor, English
Athens Technical College
08.2019 - Current
- Teaches in-person, online, and hybrid courses in Learning Support English, Reading, Business English, Literature, and Essay Writing with an emphasis on improving students' lives and ability to succeed in further study.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.
- Aided department by taking on early cohorts of students in the online DAP program. Additionally,stepped in to teach two classes of ENGL 1101 at the Athens Career Academy.
College English Instructor
English Language Institute/China
08.1994 - 05.2010
- Served as a member of the English Department in three universities, teaching classes for English majors of all levels, workshops and classes in oral English and teaching methods to K-12 English instructors in rural areas.
- Taught classes in oral English, composition, literature, and Western Civilization.
- Received in depth initial training in ESl and cross-cultural competency plus annual in-person ongoing education.
- Served as team leader to group of US college students teaching for a year at K-12 boarding school. Supervised their teaching and class curriculum and preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Georgia
Athens, GANo Degree - All Course Work - Masters in Print Journalism
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Student engagement
- Fostering productive student-teacher relationships
- Teaching English
- Pedagogical Strategies
- Inclusive teaching
- Course design
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Interests
- Avid Reader
- Knitting and Crocheting
- Community Theater
- Current Events
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor, English
Athens Technical College
08.2019 - Current
College English Instructor
English Language Institute/China
08.1994 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Georgia
No Degree - All Course Work - Masters in Print Journalism
Regent University
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