Darci Hyman
Education
Certified Teacher in Secondary English Education
West Virginia (2009)
Pennsylvania (2010)
Master of Arts in Secondary English Education
2007 � 2008 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
? Summa Cum Laude
? Golden Key Honors Society inductee
? Praxis Scores:
o Eng. Lang. Lit. Comp. Content Knowledge: 183
o Reading: 181
o Writing: 179
o Mathematics: 178
Bachelor of Arts in English (Concentration in Creative Writing)
2002 � 2006 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
? Gamma Beta Phi honorary achievement society
? Nation Exemplary Scholars in Service honorary achievement society
? Sigma Tau Delta English honorary society
? Sigma Alpha Iota national, honorary, music fraternity for females
Professional Experience
Tutor for Golden Voice English
July 2016 � Present Golden Voice English Toronto, Canada
? Teach English to Chinese elementary-high school students
? Demonstrate courses for new tutors
Owner/Professor for English Owl
June 2010 � Present English Owl Pittsburgh, PA
? Design and teach courses in preparation for SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, PRAXIS, literature and rhetoric/college composition for high school seniors, general composition, secondary English, creative writing, and essay composition.
Adjunct Professor for Wheeling Jesuit University
August 2012 � December 2016 Wheeling Jesuit University Wheeling, WV
? Design and teach new courses in literature and rhetoric/college composition for high school seniors to take in order to gain college credit as well as rhetoric/college composition for ESL students. While I teach at one high school, my lectures are broadcast to other schools in the area, so they may join in the classes.
? Perform duties of a dedicated writing tutor for Clinical Science class.
? Provide professional writing tutoring for Academic Resource Center (ARC).
English Subject Matter Expert for Edison Learning
December 2011 � April 2012 Edison Learning Pittsburgh, PA
? Design, write, and align educational materials, activities, lessons, and video scripts for English grammar/writing and reading.
Adjunct Professor for Penn State University
August 2011 � December 2011 Penn State University Pittsburgh, PA
? Design lesson plans and teach courses in English grammar/writing.
United States Representative for Moving Mandarin
February 2010 � August 2011 Moving Mandarin Pittsburgh, PA
? Head marketing and provide education consultations regarding program.
On-line Adjunct Professor
September 2010 � August 2011 MUST University Pittsburgh, PA
? Design and teach courses in English and English composition/creative writing.
Standardized Tests Tutor
June 2010 � Present Manhattan Review/Elite Pittsburgh, PA
? Meet with and provide personalized instruction to students based on learning level and ability for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, TOEFL, & IELTS.
ESL Instructor
May 2010 � August 2011 Language Development Systems Pittsburgh, PA
? Teach English and educational techniques/strategies to Korean teachers.
? Teach English to Korean students K-adult including business English courses.
? Train and review fellow teachers regarding new ESL programs.
Head of SAT Program/Head SAT Prep Tutor/LSAT Tutor/Educational Consultant
October 2009 � August 2011 Total Tutor Pittsburgh, PA
? Tutor for the SAT and LSAT
? Teach study skills
? Manage/advise tutors in regards to educational techniques/strategies.
? Meet with/advise fellow employees in regards to educational techniques/strategies.
? Research tutoring companies and marketing strategies.
? Meet with fellow employees in regards to marketing strategies and future projects.
? Cohost the Total Education Hour on WRCT.
Administrative Support
February 2009 � May 2010 Performance Results Corporation Pittsburgh, PA
? Provide support for the Project Management Center (PMC) at the National Energy Technology Lab (NETL).
? Research articles related to energy efficiency, weatherization, block grants, NETL, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and the Department of Energy for use as reference resources.
? Provide and update information in WinSAGA, a systems approach to grant administration.
? Assemble division input and compile the �Weekly Report to the Secretary.�
? Proofread, format, and edit division documents.
? Organize mailings, contact information, and supplies within the PMC divisions.
? Update and distribute Key Personnel and in-office calendars.
K-12 Consultant
February 2007 � February 2009 Kaplan West Virginia
? Presented onsite presentations and seminars pertaining to Kaplan Reading Empowerment and Lesson Bank (an educational software company) to teachers and site personnel.
? Collaborated with school personnel to ensure customer satisfaction through frequent school visits and telephone updates.
? Directly resolved implementation issues with Kaplan Reading Empowerment software.
? Provided instruction on the most appropriate software usage based on learning level and ability.
? Maintained software utilization, interaction analysis, and customer approval reports.
? Increased Kaplan training attendance through networking with teachers and previous attendees.
Student Teacher
August 2008 � December 2008 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
Taylor County Middle School Taylor County, WV
Bridgeport High School Bridgeport, WV
? Assisted fellow teachers with technology integration, troubleshooting, software installation, educational website design, and Smart Board usage.
? Designed an educational website to study student comprehension of poetry. Conducted research to determine educational impact of website.
? Designed daily lesson plans to be used by all student teaching staff.
? Taught English, reading, and honors English classes at the 7th and 9th grade levels.
? Designed lesson plan that was enthusiastically received and incorporated into academic calendar.
Teacher�s Assistant
September 2006 � December 2006 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
? Observed upper-level business class; provided daily feedback of the instructor�s teaching style.
? Edited research documents concerning business and technology in the workplace.
? Graded tests for the capstone class of Business and Economics majors.
English as a Second Language Tutor
September 2003 � January 2004 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
? Assisted Chinese student in mastering the English language.
? Met with student bi-daily to review homework, discuss correct terminology usage, and explain the intricacies of American culture.
Kaleidoscope Instructor
September 2002 � June 2006 West Virginia Board of Education Morgantown, WV
? Taught a variety of classes for Monongalia County�s after-school program. Classes included writing, anger management, and Spanish to Kindergarten through 5th-grade students.
? Wrote lesson plans.
? Trained other employees and volunteers on teaching procedures, rules, and regulations.
Education
Certified Teacher in Secondary English Education
West Virginia (2009)
Pennsylvania (2010)
Master of Arts in Secondary English Education
2007 � 2008 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
? Summa Cum Laude
? Golden Key Honors Society inductee
? Praxis Scores:
o Eng. Lang. Lit. Comp. Content Knowledge: 183
o Reading: 181
o Writing: 179
o Mathematics: 178
Bachelor of Arts in English (Concentration in Creative Writing)
2002 � 2006 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
? Gamma Beta Phi honorary achievement society
? Nation Exemplary Scholars in Service honorary achievement society
? Sigma Tau Delta English honorary society
? Sigma Alpha Iota national, honorary, music fraternity for females
Professional Experience
Tutor for Golden Voice English
July 2016 � Present Golden Voice English Toronto, Canada
? Teach English to Chinese elementary-high school students
? Demonstrate courses for new tutors
Owner/Professor for English Owl
June 2010 � Present English Owl Pittsburgh, PA
? Design and teach courses in preparation for SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, PRAXIS, literature and rhetoric/college composition for high school seniors, general composition, secondary English, creative writing, and essay composition.
Adjunct Professor for Wheeling Jesuit University
August 2012 � December 2016 Wheeling Jesuit University Wheeling, WV
? Design and teach new courses in literature and rhetoric/college composition for high school seniors to take in order to gain college credit as well as rhetoric/college composition for ESL students. While I teach at one high school, my lectures are broadcast to other schools in the area, so they may join in the classes.
? Perform duties of a dedicated writing tutor for Clinical Science class.
? Provide professional writing tutoring for Academic Resource Center (ARC).
English Subject Matter Expert for Edison Learning
December 2011 � April 2012 Edison Learning Pittsburgh, PA
? Design, write, and align educational materials, activities, lessons, and video scripts for English grammar/writing and reading.
Adjunct Professor for Penn State University
August 2011 � December 2011 Penn State University Pittsburgh, PA
? Design lesson plans and teach courses in English grammar/writing.
United States Representative for Moving Mandarin
February 2010 � August 2011 Moving Mandarin Pittsburgh, PA
? Head marketing and provide education consultations regarding program.
On-line Adjunct Professor
September 2010 � August 2011 MUST University Pittsburgh, PA
? Design and teach courses in English and English composition/creative writing.
Standardized Tests Tutor
June 2010 � Present Manhattan Review/Elite Pittsburgh, PA
? Meet with and provide personalized instruction to students based on learning level and ability for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, TOEFL, & IELTS.
ESL Instructor
May 2010 � August 2011 Language Development Systems Pittsburgh, PA
? Teach English and educational techniques/strategies to Korean teachers.
? Teach English to Korean students K-adult including business English courses.
? Train and review fellow teachers regarding new ESL programs.
Head of SAT Program/Head SAT Prep Tutor/LSAT Tutor/Educational Consultant
October 2009 � August 2011 Total Tutor Pittsburgh, PA
? Tutor for the SAT and LSAT
? Teach study skills
? Manage/advise tutors in regards to educational techniques/strategies.
? Meet with/advise fellow employees in regards to educational techniques/strategies.
? Research tutoring companies and marketing strategies.
? Meet with fellow employees in regards to marketing strategies and future projects.
? Cohost the Total Education Hour on WRCT.
Administrative Support
February 2009 � May 2010 Performance Results Corporation Pittsburgh, PA
? Provide support for the Project Management Center (PMC) at the National Energy Technology Lab (NETL).
? Research articles related to energy efficiency, weatherization, block grants, NETL, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and the Department of Energy for use as reference resources.
? Provide and update information in WinSAGA, a systems approach to grant administration.
? Assemble division input and compile the �Weekly Report to the Secretary.�
? Proofread, format, and edit division documents.
? Organize mailings, contact information, and supplies within the PMC divisions.
? Update and distribute Key Personnel and in-office calendars.
K-12 Consultant
February 2007 � February 2009 Kaplan West Virginia
? Presented onsite presentations and seminars pertaining to Kaplan Reading Empowerment and Lesson Bank (an educational software company) to teachers and site personnel.
? Collaborated with school personnel to ensure customer satisfaction through frequent school visits and telephone updates.
? Directly resolved implementation issues with Kaplan Reading Empowerment software.
? Provided instruction on the most appropriate software usage based on learning level and ability.
? Maintained software utilization, interaction analysis, and customer approval reports.
? Increased Kaplan training attendance through networking with teachers and previous attendees.
Student Teacher
August 2008 � December 2008 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
Taylor County Middle School Taylor County, WV
Bridgeport High School Bridgeport, WV
? Assisted fellow teachers with technology integration, troubleshooting, software installation, educational website design, and Smart Board usage.
? Designed an educational website to study student comprehension of poetry. Conducted research to determine educational impact of website.
? Designed daily lesson plans to be used by all student teaching staff.
? Taught English, reading, and honors English classes at the 7th and 9th grade levels.
? Designed lesson plan that was enthusiastically received and incorporated into academic calendar.
Teacher�s Assistant
September 2006 � December 2006 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
? Observed upper-level business class; provided daily feedback of the instructor�s teaching style.
? Edited research documents concerning business and technology in the workplace.
? Graded tests for the capstone class of Business and Economics majors.
English as a Second Language Tutor
September 2003 � January 2004 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
? Assisted Chinese student in mastering the English language.
? Met with student bi-daily to review homework, discuss correct terminology usage, and explain the intricacies of American culture.
Kaleidoscope Instructor
September 2002 � June 2006 West Virginia Board of Education Morgantown, WV
? Taught a variety of classes for Monongalia County�s after-school program. Classes included writing, anger management, and Spanish to Kindergarten through 5th-grade students.
? Wrote lesson plans.
? Trained other employees and volunteers on teaching procedures, rules, and regulations.