Adam Byrn Tritt, M.Ed.
Curriculum Vitae
Formal Education
1998-2000 :
Masters of Science in Education with specializations in English, Cross-cultural Communications, and TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1985-1988 : Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Florida International University, Miami, FL
1982-1985 : Associate of Arts, with honors
Miami Dade Community College, North Campus
Continuing Education
Decision Analysis
Brevard County Schools, Viera, FL
Spoken Word Poetry Workshop, Broward County Schools, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Shakespeare In Performance, Kennedy Center Faculty/Broward Arts Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Readers Theater, Kennedy Center Faculty/Broward Arts Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Holocaust Educators/Survivors Project, Broward County Schools/Posniac Jcc, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Teaching the Holocaust and Other Genocides through the Humanities, Art and Literature, Broward County Schools And The Broward County Jewish Federation, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
College Board Advanced Placement for English Language, Nova University, Ft, Lauderdale, FL
Criss Training, Miami-Dade County Schools, Miami, FL
General and Advanced Semantics, Ethical Hypnosis Consultation And Training Center, Hallandale, FL
How Not To Teach Poetry, with John Ciardi, Miami Dade Community College, Miami, FL
Suicide Intervention Training, Alamance Burlington School System, Burlington, North Carolina
Scotopic Sensitivity Certification Program, Irlen Institute, Atlanta, Georgia
Professional Experience
2005-Present : English Instructor
Brevard County Schools, Melbourne, FL
Teacher of integrated School of Choice and Gifted and Talented English/Language Arts program in eighth-grade using a workshop / peer-support approach with added Gifted Seminar programs. Coordinator for Language Arts Competitions. Accountable for adherence to standard course of study. Maintain educational environment in accordance with Title I regulations. Responsible for short term and cumulative records as well as accurate daily data entry and upkeep. Integrates technology with curriculum to meet educational goals in content areas and mandated technological proficiency. Responsible for administration of standardized tests.
2003-2005 : English Instructor, Broward Community College, Davie, FL
Instructor of Associates Degree level English curriculum using a format involving literature, discussion, analysis and formal and informal essays and research documents in standard academic form. Integrates technology with curriculum to meet educational goals in content areas and to create technological proficiency. Complete individual evaluations and appraisals on accomplished skills. Responsible for compliance with state writing mandate.
2002-2005 : English Instructor, Broward County School Board, Sunrise, FL
Teacher of integrated ninth and eleventh-grade English curriculum using a Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test format. Coordinator for Language Arts Competitions. Responsible for compliance with state mandated Individual Education Plans. Accountable for adherence to standard course of study. Maintain educational environment in accordance with Title I regulations. Responsible for short term and cumulative records as well as accurate daily data entry and upkeep. Integrates technology with curriculum to meet educational goals in content areas and mandated technological proficiency. Responsible for administration of standardized tests.
2002-2002 : English Instructor, Miami Dade County School System, Miami, FL
Teacher of tenth and twelfth-grade English curriculum using a workshop/peer-support approach. Complete individual evaluations and appraisals on achievement gains. Responsible for compliance with state mandated Individual Education Plans. Administrate portfolio creation, presentation and evaluation. Integrates technology with curriculum to meet mandated technological proficiency. Responsible for administration of standardized tests.
2001-2002 : TESOL Instructor, Alamance Community College, Burlington, North Carolina
Instructor in Adult Education. Devise primary and secondary instructional and evaluative materials. Supervise instruction and evaluation. Create and maintain records. Track performance. Plan remediation. Perform follow-up and activities. Assist students with overcoming obstacles to education and employment. Administer programs for cultural education and basic life skills improvement. Complete outcome evaluations and exit interviews.
2000-2002 : Language Arts Instructor, Alamance Burlington School System, Graham, North Carolina
Teacher of a unified eighth-grade Language Arts curriculum for both Gifted and Exceptional students using a workshop/peer-support approach. Completed individual evaluations and appraisals on achievement gains. Responsible for compliance with Individual Education Plans.Administrated portfolio creation, presentation and evaluation. Assisted with curriculum mapping. Integrated technology with curriculum to meet mandated content area technological proficiency. Oversaw student periodicals and national academic competitions. Assisted in development of, and served on, Student Emergency Assistance Team.
1999-2000 : Instructor, City College, Gainesville, FL
Instructor in Adult Education for Reading and English.Classes included multicultural instruction. Tasks included conventional classroom instructional and evaluative activities. Designed, implemented and monitored individual learning programs with the assistance of an MCALL program. Managed student progress and individual education programs. Created records maintenance systems for student performance tracking. Planned remediation activities. Assisted students with overcoming social and familial obstacles to educational achievement.
1998-2000 : Owner and Literary Coordinator, Moon Goddess of Florida, Inc. Gainesville, FL
Managed staff and inventory. Created and maintained inventory tracking, purchase and order systems. Organized classes and events. Developed literature workshops. Presented seminars focused on Myth, Folklore and Sacred Texts/commentaries as well as derived customs and practices. Created reading groups. Lead poetry presentations. Coordinated book signings, readings and workshops/lectures by visiting authors.
1992-1998 : Case Manager Specialist, State of Florida, Department of HRS. Gainesville, FL
Case management and eligibility determination for economic and medical services. Established community service links and client education in broad life-skills and household management. Responsible for compliance with federal entitlement and grant regulations. Accountable for transitioning into Welfare Reform model as mandated by legislation. Created and maintained caseload records. Investigated fraud and noncompliance.
1990-1992 : Manager, Flower Power, Inc. Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Manager of Floral Chain. Managed inventories, ordered flowers and other floral products. Supervised employees both for in-store and out-of-store operations.
1985-1990 : Lecturer and Researcher, Museum of Science, Miami, FL
Researched, wrote, produced and delivered lectures and demonstrations in the natural and hard sciences to public and academic groups. Coordinated presentation projects and educational programs and special events.
1982-1986 : Paraprofessional Instructor, Miami Dade CC North, Miami, FL
Instructor in ESL and Developmental English. Devised primary and alternate materials, study aids and tests to assist special needs students. Supervised testing, evaluation and instruction.
1982-1986 : Instructor, English as a Second Language, Lexicon, Inc., Miami, FL
Taught English to speakers of other languages, planned lessons and tests for groups and individuals. Created and coordinated materials for varying skill levels. Assisted beginning instructors with diagnostics and both lesson planning and implementation.
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