Deborah Anne Turack has over 15 years of experience as an English teacher, instructor, and advisor at both the high school and college levels. She has expertise in multi-cultural instruction, incorporating subject matter relevance, and project management. Turack is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Education from Walden University in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. She has a Masters in Education from the University of Toledo and a Bachelors in English Composition from Ohio University. Turack has held various roles including department chairman, tutor, and teacher of the month. She is a member of several professional teaching organizations.

1. DEBORAH ANNE TURACK
canadian_re@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING: PROSE AND COMPOSITION
EXPERTISE:
• Multi-Cultural Instruction
• Incorporating Subject Matter with Relevance
• Project Management
• Writing and Literature Liaison
PROFESSIONAL HUMBER COLLEGE (ACE 1 COMMUNICATIONS)
MAY 2014-August 2014 Grammar Focus
•Summaries
•5 Paragraph Essay
•Writing Focus (Expository, Persuasive, & Analytical)
FEBRUARY 2014 HUMBER COLLEGE (PRE-CULINARY ARTS COMMUNICATION)
•Food Application Writing
•Grammar Lessons (cookbooks, recipes, and magazines)
•Sensory Details
WALNUT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
EXPERIENCE: ENGLISH TEACHER (LITERATURE AND WRITING)
1999-2010 • Implemented new teaching methods at the high school level
• Responsible for time management and planning of lessons
• Educated students on the material being presented
• Identified pupils with learning disabilities
• Mentored students about future expectations
• Ordering department materials
• Observed other English teachers
• Developed new curriculum for English department
• Further informed/instructed department members on new curriculum
2007-2009 PSEO INSTRUCTOR (ENGLISH I, II, & III)
• Post Secondary Enrollment Options (Ohio State and Hocking College)
• Instructional contract between student, instructor, and school
• Syllabus Template
• Course Rosters
• Apprise post secondary school of progress
2007-2009 SENIOR CLASS ADVISOR & SCHOOL ACTIVITIES CORDINATOR
• Fundraising (balloon burst, bake sales, car washes, etc.)
• Dances (Homecoming, Valentine’s Day, Prom)
• Homecoming Events (assembly, speakers, dance, décor, court, etc.)
• Senior Class Formal Dinner (catering, ordering, locale, money, etc.)
• Senior Class Breakfast (menu, locale, money, buses, speakers, etc.)
• Senior Prom (menu, locale, money, contract, gift bags, king/queen)
• Graduation (fees, rings, announcements, tickets, line-up)
2006-2009 CREDIT RECOVERY INSTRUCTOR/SPECIALIST
• PLATO Administrator
• Group Director
• Education Advisor
1997-1999 EASTMOOR HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH TEACHER (LITERATURE AND WRITING)
• Worked with students to develop the writing process
• Taught strategic planning techniques

2. • Presented materials based on the methodology of cultural
differentiation
• Incorporated diverse teaching skills based on the curriculum
DEBORAH ANNE TURACK
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EDUCATION: WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Doctorate of Education – proposed graduation 2017
Major: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Teaching Certification Renewal 2001 & 2005
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
Masters of Education M.Ed. 1993
Major: Secondary Education Specializing in English
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts B.A. 1989
Major: English Composition
PROFESSIONAL OGT (Ohio Graduation Test) Administrator (2001-2003)
ACTIVITIES: 9th Grade Proficiency Test Administrator (2000-2005)
OGT Writing Grader (2001-2003)
Certified Parent-to-Parent Facilitator (2005-2009)
Department Chairman (2000-2002)
English Tutor/Study Tables Supervisor (1997-2009)
Private Special Education Tutor (1997-2009)
SAT/ACT Instructor (2002-2003)
North Central School Improvement Committee (2002)
Judge for Odyssey of the Minds (1993)
Wednesday School Advisor (1999-2009)
2005-2006 Educator of the Year
Teacher of the Month (September 2007)
Teacher of the Month (February 2007)
COMPUTER Microsoft Word Word Perfect PLATO SIS
SKILLS: Professional Write Internet Blackboard SIMS
Edline Microsoft Outlook Grade-Quick Print Shop
CONTINUING Writing Workshop
EDUCATION Strategies for Content Area Reading/Writing I & II
COURSES: Cultural Awareness & Diversity Training
District-Wide Writing Initiative I & II
Writing for High School Students
Helping Struggling Adolescent Readers
Affirming Diversity
Engaging Students’ Multiple Literacy’s
Achieving Goals and Building an Effective Team
Emotional Intelligence: Creating a Climate for Success
Enhance the Vision for Students Who Chronically Disrupt Your Class
Make Your Room Safe: LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender)
Hip Hop, Our Children’s Culture
Think Racism is Over? Think Again. It’s Hidden in Plain Sight.
Strategies for Teaching Nonfiction Reading
Peak Performance for Life
Improving Instruction
T.R.I.B.E.S.
PSEO Independent Instruction
PROFESSIONAL Ontario College of Teachers
MEMBERSHIPS: NEA (National Education Association)
OEA (Ohio Education Association)
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST