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  Andria D. Crandall 473County Highway 4 Sidney, NY 13838 Home: (607) 561-9261 Cell: (607) 434-3964 [email protected] Professional Profile • Trained teachers throughout our DCMO BOCES and in Albany • Accomplished career demonstrating consistent success as an English Language Arts educator at the secondary and higher education levels • Outstanding track record in assuring student success including 100% of students passing the English Language Arts Regents Exam, and 50% of the students reaching mastery level • Seasoned in conceiving and building programs from the ground up through proven competencies in grant writing, project and program management, and staff development and empowerment • Extensive background of developing and implementing special programs for at-risk and special needs students • Effective communicator with excellent planning, organizational, and negotiation strengths as well as the ability to lead, reach consensus, establish goals, and attain results • Strong background in curriculum development in grades 7-12 as well as in undergraduate courses Career Accomplishments • English Language Arts Common Core Ambassador • Member of the Teachers Convening group in Phoenix, Arizona • Created and implemented a curriculum and materials for each of the following classes: Composition and Research; Writing and Literature • Created a 7-12 English Language Arts Curriculum to create an engaging educational experience • Developed a New Teacher Handbook and Teacher Mentor Program • Improved student test scores on the New York State ELAAssessments by 60% in by implementing new curriculum • Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students • Performed research and analysis regarding Reciprocal Teaching • Delivered training modules to inter-departmental teams to ensure smooth adoption of the NYS Core Curriculum Learning Standards • Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory/perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory • Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate • Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development • Established clear objectives for all lessons/projects and communicated with students, achieving a total understanding of grading rubrics and overall class expectations. • Served as student mentor for students when academic problems and personal adjustments arose, meeting with guardians to reach solutions. • Increased student participation and test scores by introducing relevant computer programs and exercises to encourage student interest and enjoyment including the SmartBoard, virtual field trips, distance learning, and online discussions Professional Experience Adjunct Professor of Academic Writing II September 2015 to Current Tompkins Cortland Community College • Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students. • Developed rigorous curricula • Created lesson plans with an emphasis on the writing process, as well as revising and editing • Lectured students regarding the writing process, how to read analytically and respond appropriately utilizing a variety of
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  essay formats includingextended research papers, argumentative, persuasive, narrative, comparative analysis, etc. • Instructed students in research methods • Created dynamic lessons that helped students with mastery of the English language • Concentrated on citing sources in proper MLA format • Taught students the importance of choosing valid and relevant sources for research Adjunct Professor of English 102 January 2016 to Current Tompkins Cortland Community College • Prepared lesson plans that required students to analyze literature through writing pieces • Developed interesting course plans to acquaint students with the characteristics and concerns of fiction, poetry, and drama • Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials • Improved students’ analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies Adjunct Professor of Composition and Research September 2009 to September 2015 SUNY Delhi – Delhi, NY  Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.  Developed rigorous curricula  Created lesson plans with an emphasis on the writing process, as well as revising and editing  Lectured students regarding the writing process, how to read analytically and respond appropriately utilizing a variety of essay formats including extended research papers, argumentative, persuasive ,narrative, comparative analysis, etc.  Instructed students in research methods  Created dynamic lessons that helped students with mastery of the English language  Concentrated on citing sources in proper MLA format  Taught students the importance of choosing valid and relevant sources for research Adjunct Professor of Writing and Literature September 2009 to September 2015 SUNY Delhi – Delhi, NY  Prepared lesson plans that required students to analyze literature through writing pieces  Developed interesting course plans to acquaint students with the characteristics and concerns of fiction, poetry, and drama  Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials  Improved students’ analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies English Teacher September 2000 to Current Franklin Central School District – Franklin, NY  English Chair (2003 to current)  Responsible for teaching English to grades 10-12 (2011—current)  Responsible for teaching English to grades 7,8, and 12 (2006—2011)  Responsible for teaching English to grades 7-9 (2000 –2006)  Highly Effective each year since APPR has been implemented  Developed and published a 7-12 English Language Arts Curriculum  Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
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   Developed andimplemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.  Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs  Extensive Grant Writing Experience  Used a variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion  Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a classroom instructional program which was consistent with Franklin Central School regulations and Board of Education goals.  Improved student test scores on New York State ELAAssessments by 65% in a three-year year period by implementing new curricula.  Consistently received positive teacher evaluations Adjunct Professor of Composition and Research September 2006 to June 2009 SUNY Morrisville – Morrisville, NY Adjunct Professor of Writing About Literature September 2006 to June 2009 SUNY Morrisville – Morrisville, NY Academic Intervention Services Teacher September 2000 to current Franklin Central School – Franklin , NY Public Speaking September 2014 to current Franklin Central School, Franklin, NY Creative Writing Teacher September 2011 to current Franklin Central School – Franklin , NY S.A.T Preparation Teacher September 2011 to 2015 Franklin Central School – Franklin , NY Journalism Teacher September 2003 to June 2010 Franklin Central School – Franklin , NY Honors American Literature and British Literature Teacher September 2003 to June 2005 Franklin Central School – Franklin, NY Education and Training SUNY Oneonta 2005 Oneonta, NY Adolescent Education Master's Degree SUNY Oneonta 1999 Oneonta, NY
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  Secondary English Education Bachelor'sDegree Certifications Permanent Certification in Secondary English Education, New York Advisory Positions Tenth Grade Advisor (2014-Current) Color Guard Coach (2014-Current) Student Council Advisor (2010-2014) Yearbook Creative Advisor (2003-2010) Yearbook Business and Financial Advisor (2002-2009) New Teacher Mentor (2008-2014) Junior Class Advisor (2004-2014) Prom Advisor (2004-2014) High School Odyssey of the Mind (2000-2006, 2012-2015) Seventh Grade Advisor (2000-2006) Committees Teacher Mentor Program New Teacher Handbook Development Student Advisor Program LINKS Special Education Quality Assurance Welfare Committee Principal Hiring Committee Code of Conduct Committee Superintendent Hiring Committee Social Committee Affiliations New York State English Language Arts Common Core Ambassador National Education Association (NEA), 2000-Current Delta Kappa Gamma Awards Teacher of the Year in our Region (2005) Teacher of the Year in our Region (2006) References Gordon Daniels, Franklin Central School Superintendent (607) 829-3551 Lorie Ostrander, Curriculum Coordinator for Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES (607) 335-1243 James Harter, Charlotte Valley CSD Superintendent (607) 278-5511 Jason Thomson, Delhi CSD Superintendent (607) 746-1300