1. CARYN DENISE KEEP
725 South Yates Road, Memphis, TN38120 | (C) 901 3147018 | deniseapurvis@yahoo.com
Professional Summary
Seasoned English/Language Arts teacher with over 20 years as an accomplished educator who cares deeply about student
success. Creative lesson planner who excels at motivating and inspiring students.
Experienced proofreader. Highly organized, consistent, and accurate.
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills Active listener
Energetic and driven Strong written and verbal communicator
Excellent communication skills
Motivated to help others
Proofreading
Superior organizational skills
People-oriented
Dependable
Work History
Language Arts Teacher 10/2008 to 05/2015
Shelby County Schools – Memphis, TN
Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
Taught students to utilize problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
Chaperoned several dances, sporting events and activities each semester.
Created engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students' written and verbal communication skills.
Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly.
Proofread and evaluated students' writing and gave feedback.
Graded student work and kept careful records of grades.
Recommended student promotion and retention.
Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
Developed, administered and graded tests in order to evaluate students' progress.
Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
English Teacher 08/2001 to 05/2008
Desoto County Schools – Hernando, MS
Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Taught students to utilize problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
Created engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students' written and verbal communication skills.
Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly.
Proofread and evaluated students' writing and gave feedback.
Graded student work and kept careful records of grades.
Recommended student promotion and retention.

2. Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
Developed, administered and graded tests in order to evaluate students' progress.
Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
Advertising Sales Representative and Proofreader 09/1998 to 08/2001
Desoto County Tribune – Olive Branch, MS
Wrote sales contracts for orders obtained and submitted orders for processing.
Selected the correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices.
Performed quality check on all advertisements before paper went to print, identifying any corrections needing to be
made.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: English Education
Delta State University - Cleveland, MS