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Amanda Craven

Liberty Hill,TX

Summary

Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 11 years of experience to long-term position.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Applied ELA Teacher/ Case Manager/ Inclusion Support

Marble Falls High School
08.2022 - Current
  • Teach Applied English Language Arts and provide inclusion support for ELA classes
  • Case manage students receiving special education services, ensuring compliance with IEP goals
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to modify curriculum and assessments for students with disabilities
  • Track student progress and facilitate ARD meetings
  • Support students transitioning into post-secondary education and workforce opportunities

English Teacher, 10th Grade

Marble Falls High School
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Designed curriculum and instructional strategies tailored to student needs
  • Integrated technology and literacy strategies to enhance student learning

Coaching Experience

Marble Falls High School
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supported student-athletes in both academic and athletic development, fostering a culture of accountability and growth
  • Monitored player eligibility, academic performance, and compliance with UIL standards and training requirements
  • Developed positive relationships with student-athletes, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and leadership on and off the field

English Teacher, 11th & 12th Grade

East View High School
08.2014 - 05.2021
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that accommodated various learning styles
  • Maintaining strong communication with parents and attended professional development
  • Taught inclusion and sheltered classes, partnering with co-teachers to differentiate instruction and support students
  • Attended ongoing professional development

Head Girls Soccer Coach

East View High School
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Led the varsity soccer program, overseeing player development, practice planning, and game strategies while mentoring student-athletes in leadership and sportsmanship
  • Guided the program to consistent district playoff appearances and cultivated a culture of hard work, teamwork, and academic achievement
  • Collaborated with athletic trainers, parents, and administration to promote player safety and academic eligibility
  • District Coach of the Year 2020

Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach

East View High School
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Provided position-specific coaching, coordinated practice drills, and supported student-athletes in skill development

JV Girls Soccer Coach

East View High School
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Managed JV team operations, including practice planning, game strategy, and player development, preparing athletes for varsity-level competition

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX
05.2013

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Differentiation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Writing instruction
  • Reading comprehension
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Literary analysis
  • Student motivation
  • Project-based learning

Certification

  • Texas State Certification - 4-8 English/Language Arts and Reading
  • Texas State Certification - 8-12 English/Language Arts and Reading
  • Texas State Certification - Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12
  • Texas State Certification - English as a Second Language
  • Texas State Certification - Special Education EC-12

Coaching Experience

  • Coaching Experience, Marble Falls High School, MFISD, 2021, 2022, Supported student-athletes in both academic and athletic development, fostering a culture of accountability and growth., Monitored player eligibility, academic performance, and compliance with UIL standards and training requirements., Developed positive relationships with student-athletes, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and leadership on and off the field.
  • Head Girls Soccer Coach, East View High School, GISD, 2018, 2021, Led the varsity soccer program, overseeing player development, practice planning, and game strategies while mentoring student-athletes in leadership and sportsmanship., Guided the program to consistent district playoff appearances and cultivated a culture of hard work, teamwork, and academic achievement., Collaborated with athletic trainers, parents, and administration to promote player safety and academic eligibility., District Coach of the Year 2020
  • Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach, East View High School, GISD, 2014, 2018, Provided position-specific coaching, coordinated practice drills, and supported student-athletes in skill development.
  • JV Girls Soccer Coach, East View High School, GISD, 2014, 2018, Managed JV team operations, including practice planning, game strategy, and player development, preparing athletes for varsity-level competition.

Timeline

Applied ELA Teacher/ Case Manager/ Inclusion Support

Marble Falls High School
08.2022 - Current

English Teacher, 10th Grade

Marble Falls High School
08.2021 - 05.2022

Coaching Experience

Marble Falls High School
01.2021 - 01.2022

Head Girls Soccer Coach

East View High School
01.2018 - 01.2021

English Teacher, 11th & 12th Grade

East View High School
08.2014 - 05.2021

Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach

East View High School
01.2014 - 01.2018

JV Girls Soccer Coach

East View High School
01.2014 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - English

Concordia University Texas
Amanda Craven