Amanda Miles
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dedicated Catholic educator with experience across all grade levels, devoted to nurturing students in their academic, spiritual, and personal growth, inspiring them to embody Catholic values and pursue excellence. Demonstrates strong instructional leadership, proven team collaboration, and a commitment to inclusive education for diverse learners in PK–12 Catholic and independent school settings. Bilingual professional with background in Spanish instruction, language curriculum development, and cultural immersion. Offered engaging lesson plans that encouraged student participation and facilitated understanding of the Spanish language and culture. Strengths include adaptability to different learning styles, ability to create an inclusive learning environment, and communication skills which fostered positive relationships with students and staff. Contributed to increased student engagement rates through innovative teaching methods.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Instructor
Saint Xavier High School
Louisville, KY
08.2024 - Current
- Serve students with diverse learning needs in a rigorous, faith-based, college-preparatory environment.
- Design and implement differentiated instruction to promote language proficiency, engagement, and confidence.
- Collaborate with learning and counseling staff to adapt curriculum and assessment for diverse learners.
- Integrate Catholic values and global perspectives into language and cultural studies.
Spanish Instructor
Floyd Central High School
Floyds Knobs, IN
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Instructed students in Spanish I and Dual Credit Spanish III, fostering life-long language learning.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive lesson plans aligned with state and dual-credit standards.
- Utilized varied instructional methods and educational technology to enhance student engagement.
- Designed and administered common assessments, provided timely feedback, and maintained accurate records of grades and attendance.
Middle and Upper School Spanish Instructor
Louisville Collegiate School
Louisville, KY
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Facilitated Spanish courses for middle school, Spanish III, and Spanish IV, emphasizing linguistic skills, literary analysis, and critical thinking.
- Led a language immersion trip to Spain, deepening students’ cultural understanding and global awareness.
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure student success, curricular alignment, and vertical articulation.
- Served as Yearbook Coordinator, mentoring students in publication design, organization, and leadership.
PK–8 Spanish Instructor
Holy Spirit School
Louisville, KY
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive Spanish curriculum for students in PK–8 within a Catholic, faith-based environment.
- Infused Catholic values and principles into Spanish instruction to support the mission of the Church.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to create cross-curricular projects integrating Spanish language, culture, and faith with other subject areas.
Information and Technology Specialist
Floyd County Prosecutor’s Office
New Albany, IN
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Directed and supervised file room employees and legal interns, optimizing workflow and ensuring meticulous record-keeping for mission-critical documentation.
- Developed and executed systematic approaches to file organization and archival strategies.
- Interfaced with vendor representatives and technical support teams to support system upgrades and technological integration.
- Navigated complex technical environments to ensure seamless system performance and data integrity.
Education
Master of Arts - Spanish
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Political Science
Indiana University Southeast
Skills
- Effective classroom management strategies
- Comprehensive expertise in PK–12 education
- Implementation of best instructional practices
- Proven leadership
- Collaboration
- Mentoring skills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- PowerSchool
- Sycamore
- Veracross
- Intact by InfoDynamics
- Indiana Prosecution Management System
- Modeling and fostering Gospel values
- Partnering with pastors
- Supporting a faith-filled school culture
- Cultivating a safe learning environment
- Respect
- Stewardship
- Compassion
Professional Leadership Service
President, Kentucky Chapter – American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), Kentucky Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, 01/01/Year, Present, Lead a statewide professional organization supporting PK–16 Spanish and Portuguese educators through advocacy, networking, and professional development., Organize conferences, workshops, and communication initiatives to promote best practices in language teaching and intercultural competence., Collaborate with state and national partners to advance world language education and support member needs.
Timeline
Spanish Instructor
Saint Xavier High School
08.2024 - Current
Spanish Instructor
Floyd Central High School
08.2022 - 05.2024
Middle and Upper School Spanish Instructor
Louisville Collegiate School
08.2021 - 05.2023
PK–8 Spanish Instructor
Holy Spirit School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Information and Technology Specialist
Floyd County Prosecutor’s Office
09.2015 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Spanish
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Political Science
Indiana University Southeast