Amanda Willett
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic and goal-oriented educator with 16 years of experience, a strong background in instructional knowledge and adaptations and mentoring peers to enhance teaching methodologies within inclusive settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Birkes/Emmott Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for daily schedule changes for teacher, interpreter and paraprofessionals.
- Communicate schedule changes with staff members in a clear and concise manner.
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a positive work environment.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
Houston, TX
08.2012 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to diverse learning needs of Deaf and hard of hearing students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance communication strategies and support services for students.
- Implemented assistive technology tools to optimize classroom engagement and learning outcomes.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting instructional methods as necessary.
- Mentored student teachers and new Deaf and Hard of Hearing teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective teaching methods.
- Led workshops for general education teachers on strategies for working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in inclusive settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Deaf And Hard of Hearing
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXSkills
- Early intervention techniques
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Language development strategies
- Instructional adaptations
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certifications
*Deaf and Hard of Hearing (EC-12)
*English as a Second Language - Supplemental (EC-12)
*Special Education (EC-12)
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a PLC of itinerant teachers in the development of a Transition Resource Library for Students who are Deaf and Low Functioning through Region 4.
- Served as the Lead DHH Teacher for Elementary for the last 3 years.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Birkes/Emmott Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
08.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Deaf And Hard of Hearing
Stephen F. Austin State University