1. Andria D. Crandall
473 County Highway 4
Sidney, NY 13838
Home: (607) 561-9261 Cell: (607) 434-3964
acrandall@franklincsd.org
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
2. 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 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
3. Developed and implemented 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
4. Secondary English Education
Bachelor's Degree
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