Amanda Villa
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Accomplished educator and probation officer with a track record of fostering student academic growth and managing offender rehabilitation at IDEA Public Schools and Hidalgo Community Supervision Correction Department. Expert in classroom and behavior management, critical thinking, and community involvement. Demonstrated success in enhancing literacy rates and improving caseload efficiency through innovative strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Recognized as an Idea Master Teacher
- Recognized as a Exemplary Teacher y the Texas Education Agency for diligent work and demonstration of subject matter competency in core academic subjects.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Probation Officer
Hidalgo Community Supervision Correction
01.2012 - 07.2018
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Established productive relationships with local law enforcement agencies, enhancing information sharing and cooperation.
- Increased efficiency in caseload management through the use of advanced technology tools such as electronic monitoring devices and case management software systems.
- Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
Speech Pathologist Clerk
Weslaco Independent School
08.2007 - 12.2011
- Assisted the Speech/language pathologist with the management of special education records.
- Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-pathologist conferences.
- Scheduled ARD meetings with the principal, counselor, speech pathologist, teacher and parent of the student.
- Entered and maintained information into the special education data management system as required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX05.2011
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
- Student Engagement
- Assessment Strategies
- Special Needs Students
Timeline
Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Probation Officer
Hidalgo Community Supervision Correction
01.2012 - 07.2018
Speech Pathologist Clerk
Weslaco Independent School
08.2007 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Texas Pan American