John Day

Taught all four high school grade levels, including honors and specialized classes. Supported junior class and prom coordination for three consecutive years in Aurora.

While teaching in Aurora I have worked to collaborate with all grade level teachers to develop an effective curriculum that addresses all of the Missouri State standards.

• Developed a competitive speech and debate team that competed at the local, state, and national level. Students frequently reached the semi final and final rounds at many national tournaments, as well as the NFL and NCFL National Tournaments.
• Developed engaging lesson plans aligning with state standards and student learning objectives.
• Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student comprehension and participation.
• Fostered a supportive classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and personal growth.
• Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations to inform instruction.
• Worked with students as the Junior/Senior class stationary sponsor.

• Developed effective public speaking curriculum tailored to diverse student needs.
• Delivered engaging lectures and workshops enhancing communication skills and confidence.
• Mentored students in speech delivery techniques, fostering improvement in performance.
• Evaluated student presentations providing constructive feedback for skill enhancement.

• Developed engaging curriculum to enhance public speaking skills among diverse student populations.
• Facilitated workshops focused on effective communication techniques and audience engagement strategies.
• Mentored students in speech delivery, fostering confidence and improving presentation skills.
• Evaluated student performances, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.