Claudia Rubner

Educator with proven methods in developing engaging curricula allowing students to become effective writers and critical thinkers. An environment of intellectual curiosity is encouraged through group collaboration, and hypothetical situations which embolden students to think beyond the written word. Inspires a love for curiosity and an ability to think critically about all that challenges the human mind. Thrives in meeting challenges of cultural diversity.

English Adjunct Professor - Bergen Community College; Passaic Community College

(2023-08)

• Facilitate Critical Thinking Skills and Intellectual Curiosity through Curricula focusing on Composition and Rhetoric, Literature, and Constitutional Academic Literacy
• Compilation of multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations
• Exploration of deeper meanings behind texts through lively classroom discussions and challenging essay assignments

English Adjunct Professor - Jersey College School of Nursing

(2016 - 2017)

Promoted intellectual curiosity through critical thinking activities focusing on global issues. Emboldened students to think innovatively and to present creative, plausible solutions to topical issues of medical urgency.

English Adjunct Professor - York College City University of New York

(2015 - 2016)

• Facilitated critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity through a variety of philosophical quarries focusing on literature and expository writing and reading
• Enforced effective revising and editing skills through one-on-one coaching

English Adjunct Professor - York College City University of New York

(2017 - 2025)

English Adjunct Professor - Mercer County Community College

(2011 - 2014)

• Cultivated an environment of critical thinking and problem-solving skills; allowing students to achieve finely crafted pieces of writing, ready for publishing
• Provided academic coaching to embolden students to think innovatively and look beyond the written word

English Adjunct Professor - Maricopa Community Colleges

(2009 - 2011)

Facilitated critical thinking through hypothetical discussions - emboldening students to be creative thinkers… considering outcomes from unconventional perspectives.

Middle School STEM Teacher

(2000 - 2008)

Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction - University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism / English minor - Brooklyn College/ City University of New York

English Language Learner Certified