BRANDY CUNNINGHAM

s.b.cunningham.miller@gmail.com
EDUCATION
B.A., English
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
MAED, Adult Education and Distance Learning
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
MAT, Middle and High School Education, English
Tufts University, Medford, Expected May 2015
Massachusetts Preliminary Teaching License: English 5-12 grade
Special Education License: Expected upon graduation in May 2015
Shelter English Immersion License: Expected upon graduation in May 2015
Middle School Science License upon passing MTEL in August
Middle School Mathematics License upon passing MTEL in August

SUMMARY OF SKILLS:
Profound knowledge of the English language and ability to teach the language to both native
and non-native English speakers
Ability to teach English using various techniques including role play, language games, and
dialogue methods
Highly skilled in using the different course books and material for teaching English as well as
having a great passion and love for English language
Ability to use audio-visual aids for teaching English effectively and creativeness in the
teaching process
Ability to plan, collect material, and deliver the lessons in the class
Capacity to arrange the competitions and assess the performance of the students
Good and vast or deep knowledge of English i.e. Grammar, Literature, and Linguistics
Ability to inspire the students for desired effects in the language teaching task

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Salemwood School, Malden, MA
2014-2015
Student Teacher, Substitute
Recently completed student teaching in 6 th grade English Language Arts classroom and is currently
substituting at Salemwood and other Malden district schools.
Responsible for creating unit lesson plans around anchor book.
Differentiated materials for SPED students.
Tutored individual students based on their educational goals and needs.
Worked with Social Studies teacher to create an interdisciplinary unit
Worked with SPED interventionists and participated in IEP meetings
Bay State College, Boston, MA
2008-2012
Adjunct Instructor
Previous courses include: Composition 101, Composition 102, Writing for Business, AfricanAmerican Literature and Short Stories of the World, World Literature, Biology 101/Lab (for nonscience majors), Psychology, Medical Anthropology, Public Speaking. Enrollments average 8-30
students.
Prepare and present lesson plans designed to improve the writing and critical thinking skills
of students.
Educate students on using internet resources and databases to enhance students comfort with
technology.

Develop strategies to effectively increase students knowledge of writing techniques.

Provide individual mentoring, resulting in demonstrated improvement in understanding and
utilizing writing skills.
Effectively document student progress.
Use a variety of teaching and assessment strategies to promote and evaluate student learning.

University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

2007-2008
Academic Coaching Coordinator
Worked closely with the Director of Athletics Support Services to develop and implement an
Academic Coaching handbook
Met with each Academic Coaches to review guidelines, procedures and to ensure effective
interaction with students
Tracked of Academic Coaches and Content Tutors schedules and students
Met with each student individually to assess progress and review area of concerns in each
class
Assisted students in establishing strategies for each courses assignments, papers/projects and
tests
Supervised study hall sessions to help maintain student focus and motivation
Coached students on developing sound study skills and self-directed study strategies
Helped students establish both short-term and long-term academic goals.
Pellissippi Technical Community College
2000-2002
Instructor
Taught Basic and Developmental Writing emphasizing basic grammar and mechanics. Enrollments
averaged 25 or more students.
Prepared and presented lesson plans with focus on improving the writing and critical thinking
skills of students.
Educated students on using internet resources and databases to enhance students writing
abilities.
Provided individual mentoring, resulting in demonstrated improvement in understanding and
utilizing writing skills.
Developed strategies to effectively increase students knowledge of writing techniques by 2075%.
Effectively documented student progress.
Roane State Community College
1998-2002
Instructor and Writing Center Mentor
Taught Best Practices in Study and Time Management including basic computer and internet skills.
Enrollments averaged 25 or more students.
Coached students on study skills to improve educational learning abilities.
Networked with colleagues to enhance tutoring techniques.
Wrote proposals to promote and increase effectiveness of Writing Center.
Completed evaluations of each student to track student performance.
Initiated monthly log to track each Mentors performance and hosted meetings to discuss
results.
Integral member of team that established activities for Roane State sponsored events.
Faculty Sponsor for Roane State Swing Dance Club.
Claxton Elementary School
Clinton High School
Substitute Teacher

1998-2002
1998-2002

Experienced consistent success in substitute teaching many subjects including English,

History, Math, and Biology.
Overcame learning barriers through creative use of visual aids