KAREN LESCURE, MA
4618 Westerdale
Fulshear, TX 77441
(281) 243-8530
COLLEGE ENGLISH PROFESSOR
Secondary Teaching Certification: English and French
Strong college freshman composition levels one and two instructor, as well as a specialty in introduction to the humanities. Outstanding Advanced placement American literature teacher. An enthusiasm for teaching French language and culture. Fluent in French, written and spoken with frequent and current living experience in France. Excellent technical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
EXPERIENCE
Instruction
· Developed a college level critical writing class focused on rhetoric and composition, analysis, and research.
· Score for Advanced Placement Language Arts Exam.
· Score and table lead for graduates seeking teacher certification in English.
· Developed and utilize an on-line course for Humanities.
· Successfully trained advanced placement students for AP Language and Composition exam.
· Designed age specific literature program that includes critical analysis, formal essay writing, and creative writing. Direction was also provided to allow for successful publication of student work in current journals and magazines.
· Developed a successful curriculum to improve standardized testing scores.
· Implemented the ITI (Integrated Thematic Instruction) model in the classroom.
· Mentored winning students for the Scholastic Writing Contest, one of whom received a national silver medal in Washington, D.C.
· Started a first and second year French program for junior high school students.
· Designed a French teaching program for first, second, and third year high school students.
· Developed criteria to facilitate students in their research in both French and English classes.
· Coached students for National French Contest, two of whom received awards.
Leadership
· Board of director and officer for Pope John XXIII High School.
· Table leader and scorer for TEA English Language Arts Certification Exam
· Developer for test items for various exit exams across the United States
· Wharton County Jr. College Committee Member for the following: Instructional Assessment Committee, Faculty Awards Committee, Hiring Committee
· Designed (and was accepted) creative writing program for LC-ISD district to be implemented in the three high schools which included a proposal for partial funding through grants to be implemented 2004-05.
· Judge students’ work in the UIL and PSIA contests.
· Middle school team leader.
· School coordinator and judge for Scholastic writing contest.
· Worked as a team with 11th grade teachers to provide consistent student instruction.
· Served on selection committees for the adoption of new textbooks.
· Recommended students for gifted and talented programs.
· Counseled college students concerning recommended course work.
· Presented a paper at the National English Association, 2007
· Presented a paper on Othello at AEGIS Conference, 1990
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Technical Skills
· WebCt instruction
· ITV (Interactive Television) instruction
· Microsoft Office Suite
· Technology enhanced classroom
WORK HISTORY
College Professor of English 2004 – Present
Wharton County Jr. College
550 Julie Rivers; Sugar Land, TX 77478
Advanced Placement Junior English and 2002 – 2004
Dual (College) Credit Senior English Teacher
Foster High School, Richmond, TX
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
7th Grade Language Arts and Literature Teacher 1998 - 2002
John Paul II Catholic School
Instructor of English Summer 1998
Wharton County Junior College, Richmond, TX
8th Grade Language Arts and French Teacher 1997 - 1998
McDonald Junior High, Houston, TX
Katy Independent School District
French I, II, & III Teacher 1989-1990
and Developmental Junior English Teacher
Clear Brook High School, Friendswood, TX
Clear Creek Independent School District
7th Grade Language Arts Teacher 1987-1989
Cunningham Middle School, Houston, TX
Galena Park Independent School District
EDUCATION
Doctoral Candidate Univ. Houston: Cultural & Media Studies Spring, 2009
Master’s Degree in English, University of Houston, May 1997
Bachelor of Arts, University of Houston, May 1987
French/English Teacher Education
Cum Laude
Special Program of Study:
In-Print Writing Workshops 2003 & 2004
Advanced Placement Training, Rice University 2002 & 2003
New Jersey Writing Project 2002
University of Houston, London Program 1984
University of Caen, France 1984
University of Lyon, France 1982
Awards and Honors:
Presented Re-Picturing America (MFAH) 2010
TASL Grant Recipient for TIDE Institute 2006
Published Travel Article in Hill Country Edge 2006
Presented American Borders (CEA Conference) 2006
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2004 – 2008
Published Personal Narrative in “State Lines” of Houston Chronicle 2003
Dean’s List 1985-1987
Pi Delta Phi Scholarship 1985 and 1987