Amanda White
Grove City,OH
Summary
Highly experienced High School English teacher with 9 years of success teaching grades 9–12, including AP/Honors, Inclusion, and Elective writing courses. Proven instructional leader with experience as English Department Co-Chair, PBIS team member, and Building Leadership Team member. Published co-author and active participant in the Ohio State University Writing Project for four years. Known for strong collaboration, curriculum leadership, professional development facilitation, and creating engaging, student-centered learning environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
English Teacher, Beechcroft High School
Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH
08.2017 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking skills.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum, instructional practices, and align teaching.
- Organized extracurricular activities, such as talent shows, honor roll assemblies, and class parties, to foster student engagement and community involvement.
- Integrated technology into lessons to improve student learning experiences.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and needs.
- Planned and collaborated with teachers in other disciplines, ELL, and Special Education to align the curriculum across the school.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Maintained records of student progress by monitoring grades throughout the year.
Education
Master of Education - English Language Arts
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2017
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Curriculum alignment
- Instructional collaboration
- Critical thinking facilitation
- Organizational skills
- Professional development
- Academic advisement
- Curriculum implementation
- Team collaboration
- Test preparation
Certification
5 Year Professional License Adolescent Grades 7-12, English Language Arts
Accomplishments
Published Co-Author, NCTE The English Journal 2025
Affiliations
Teacher Collaborator, The Writing Project at The Ohio State University, 2022-present
Timeline
English Teacher, Beechcroft High School
Columbus City Schools
08.2017 - Current
Master of Education - English Language Arts
The Ohio State University