Jeffrey Tibbetts

1033 7th St.Marion, IA52302

319.551.0873–

Teaching Interests

English teacher (Writing and Literature, any level)

Debate Club, Student Writer’s Magazine, Martial Arts Club and other activities.

Education

The University of Iowa, Iowa City,Iowa

Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 2009

Major: English Education Endorsement: Reading

University of Iowa and English Department Honors Societies, University of Iowa Academic Scholarship, Margaret Leuz Einspahr Scholarship2006, Kirkwood Outstanding Student in English 2004, Dean’s List

Specialized Coursework:

Literature of the Middle Ages / Shakespeare / 19th Century British Literature
Amer. Regional Lit.: New Orleans / The American Novel / 19th Century American Literature
Forms of the Essay / African Literature / Japanese Lit. in Translation

Teaching Practicum—Linn-Mar High School in Marion Iowa, Fall 2006

  • Generated teaching ideas and wrote lesson plans for 9thGrade accelerated English class, 11th and 12th Grade elective course in Classics, and 10th Grade Writing class.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop linked curriculum and lesson plans for English 1 (upper-level 9th Grade English) Class.
  • Organized daily classroom activities with block scheduling.
  • Advised Debate Club.
  • Gained experience with team-teaching for 150 hours over the course of 10 weeks.

Student Teaching—Metro High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Fall 2009

  • Created and implemented lesson plans for 10th Grade English classes, 10th Grade English classes for students with below-grade-level skills, and Basic Writing classes.
  • Actively participated in District-Level Professional Learning Community, focused on developing 10th Grade Language Arts curriculum standards and assessment goals.
  • Worked within a team-teaching environment for four out of six classes.
  • Engaged in service-learning activities including living history projects, community involvement projects, and event preparation.
  • Managed full course load for over 12 weeks;planning, lead-teaching every class.

Activities and Employment

Manager, Carmike Cinemas Wynnsong 12, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1997-present

Tutor, ESL English classes, Catherine McAuley Center, 2007-present

Artist, Tibbetts Glassworks (stained and fused glass,) self-employed

Member, National Council of Teachers of English

Member, IowaState Education Association

Member, National Education Association

Member, Cedar River Aikikai (Japanese Martial Art) Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Professional Materials

ePortfolio:

  • Web-based portfolio available for review or online at:

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Recommendations:

  • Recommendations available at Educational Placement Office, The University of Iowa

302 Lindquist Center N, Iowa City, Iowa 52242 (319) 335-5353