Dr. AMITHA GONE
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dynamic ESL Teacher Leader with Milwaukee Public Schools, skilled in mentoring and professional development. Expert in resource and curriculum development, leveraging data analysis to enhance student achievement. Proven track record in coaching educators and refining lesson plans, fostering multilingual engagement, and promoting full English proficiency among diverse learners.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Teacher Leader
Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee, USA
06.2021 - Current
- Implemented professional development programs targeting English Language Development and ESL methodologies at district and school levels.
- Collaborated with instructional coaches and educators to refine lesson plans for multilingual student engagement.
- Demonstrated effective ELD-based literacy strategies compatible with content area frameworks for English Learners.
- Guided the use of curriculum guides alongside approved district resources when working with multilingual students.
- Partnered with department personnel to streamline identification procedures and enhance program placement for EL students.
- Leveraged data analysis from varied sources to pinpoint specific needs in classrooms, recommending effective solutions.
- Assisted in developing comprehensive plans that promote full English proficiency and foster multiliteracy among EL students.
- Maintained strong connections with external organizations to distribute valuable resources supporting multilingual education.
Instructor
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, USA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted CURRINS 541-002: Principles and Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language for K-12 educators.
Examined traditional and critical frameworks in ESL teaching practices.
Shared fundamental instructional techniques vital for K-12 ESL curriculum.
Guided future teachers in preparing to teach ELLs with hands-on experiences.
Highlighted lesson planning skills for diverse educational contexts.
Engaged participants in collaborative discussions on effective ESL strategies.
ESL Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee, USA
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Courses Taught: ESL sheltered classes for Newcomers.
Adjunct Faculty
Concordia University
Mequon, USA
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: English Language Institute, Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
- Courses Taught: TOEFL Prep and Reading and Writing.
- English Language Institute, Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
ESL Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee, USA
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Courses Taught: ESL Push in and Pull-out Services.
Teacher World Languages (French)
Bradley Tech High School
Milwaukee, USA
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Courses Taught: French 1
ESL Instructor
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, USA
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: Dept. of International Programs and Services, Milwaukee School of Engineering, N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
- Courses taught: Reading & Writing: Reading different types of academic texts and Writing explanatory, analysis, compare-contrast and Cause and effect Paragraphs.
- Listening & Speaking: Listening to different types of academic and conversational texts and Speaking for different purposes using language functions.
- Intensive Grammar: Basic to Advanced grammar for Academic Writing.
- Intensive Writing focused on Explanatory, Problem- Solution, Compare-Contrast, Persuasive, and the Response Essay.
- Academic Presentations: Academic Presentation skills.
- Strategic Test Taking Skills: Preparation for IELTS and TOEFL.
- Research Paper: Writing for research.
- Dept. of International Programs and Services, Milwaukee School of Engineering, N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
- Mentoring an Intern (in language teaching) from the Dept. of Education, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.
- Administrative Duties: Assessment and Placement of Students, Curriculum Design and Planning, Program review, Team Professional development.
Assistant Professor
English and Foreign Languages University
Hyderabad, India
09.2008 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: Dept. of English as Second Language Studies, English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, India.
- Courses taught: PhD Course Work (2013-14), Foundations of Language Pedagogy- Language Teaching Methods & Theories of Second Language Acquisition (SLA), MA TESL, MA English Courses: ELE152: Language Teaching and Testing Interface (2013- 2014), ELE 143: Approaches to Language Teaching [Core] (2012- 2014), ELE 153: Teaching of Skills [Core] (2012-2013), ELE 141: Learner Centred Teaching (2005- 2014).
- Dept. of English as Second Language Studies, English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, India.
- Administrative Duties: Member Research Committee- School of ELE (2008-2014), Ph.D. Advisory Board member (2009-2014), M.Phil. Advisory Board member (2009-2012), Coordinator, PGDTE (2012-2013), Practice Teaching Coordinator, Afghanistan University Certificate in English Proficiency (AUCEP) (2011), Practice Teaching Coordinator, PGDTE (2011), Coordinator, Non- Formal Courses (2011-2014), Academic Coordinator- International Training Program (2010), Deputy Warden, Women’s hostel (2008-2011), Member Admissions Committees (2011-1014), Paper Setter & Examiner, Ph.D., M.Phil., M.A. English, M.A.TESL, B.A English.
Assistant Professor
Nizam College, Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
06.2007 - 09.2008
- Courses Taught: M.A. English literature: Topics in ELT, British Literature: Novels, Drama, Undergraduate General English- Prose, Poetry and Short Stories, Vocational Courses for Master of Science Courses, Bachelor of Commerce- General English: Genpact, University Industry Hub.
- Administrative duties: Placement Officer (Organizing and conducting Placement drives and seminars on Campus).
Ad hoc Lecturer in English
Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages
Hyderabad, India
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Company Overview: Centre for Evaluation, Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages, (Currently EFLU) Hyderabad, India.
- Courses taught: M.A (ELE) Learner Centred Teaching, Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching English: Testing in the Second Language Classroom, Bachelor of Education: English Methodology, Language Testing, Educational Psychology, Practicum, International Training Programme- ESOL Proficiency Courses for Professionals from different countries on the globe.
- Centre for Evaluation, Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages, (Currently EFLU) Hyderabad, India.
Lecturer in English
Sarojini Naidu Vanitha Maha Vidhyalaya, Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
07.2004 - 08.2005
- Courses Taught: M.A English: English Literature, Commonwealth Literature and American Literature.
Lecturer in English
St.Anns Degree College for Women
Hyderabad, India
07.1999 - 04.2004
- Courses taught: B.Com, B.Sc. -General English, B.C.A. Effective Documentation and Presentation, and Effective Communication, and B.Com Business Communication.
Resident Teacher
Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Residential School
Vikarabad, India
01.1999 - 04.1999
- Courses Taught: 6th and 8th Grades- General English.
Part-time Lecturer in English
ELT Centre, Autonomous University College for Women, Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
06.1996 - 12.1998
- Courses Taught: Mixed age groups ESOL Proficiency Courses.
Research Associate
CBSE-BC-CIEFL project
Hyderabad, India
02.1995 - 06.1996
- Company Overview: Department of Evaluation, CIEFL, Hyderabad, India.
- Duties: Literature Review, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Organizing regional and International Workshops, Seminars and Conferences.
- Department of Evaluation, CIEFL, Hyderabad, India.
Part time Lecturer in English
New Science College
Hyderabad, India
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Courses Taught: B.Sc.; B.Com.; General English; Intermediate(11th & 12th) General English.
Education
Ph.D - English Language Education
English and Foreign Languages University
Hyderabad, India01.2009
Master of Philosophy - English Language Teaching
Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages
Hyderabad, India01.1994
Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching English -
Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages
Hyderabad, India01.1993
Master of Arts - English Literature
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India01.1992
Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification - English as a Second Language: Early Childhood -Adolescence Major
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI01.2019
Bachelor of Education (Special Education) -
Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University
Bhopal, India01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Language –English, Philosophy, Psychology and French
Autonomous College for Women, Osmania University
Hyderabad, India01.1990
Skills
Mentoring and professional development
- Resource and curriculum development
- Data analysis for student achievement
- Coaching and lesson planning
- Research in language assessment
Websites
Certification
E Course in Critical Thinking, 2010, Institute of English, University of Oregon, USA
Publications
- My Reflection on Reflecting Forward: TESOL 2016, Gone, Amitha R., 2016, Spring 2016 WITESOL Newsletter, http://witesol.com/newsletter/
- English Communication Skills Level I: Writing. Student Activity Book I, Units 4 and 5., Gone, Amitha R., 2014, National University Students Skill Development, EFL University, Hyderabad, India
- English Communication Skills Level I: Writing. Teacher Hand Book, Units 4 and 5., Gone, Amitha R., 2014, National University Students Skill Development, EFL University, Hyderabad, India
- B.A English Literature Audio -Visual Lessons, Gone, Amitha R., 2008, Educational Media and Research Centre, EFL University, Hyderabad
Papers Presented
- Multimodality: Encompassing Our Past, Present and Future, Gone, Amitha R, Hansen, Jacquelyn, 02/2023, Wisconsin State Reading Association 2023 Conference, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
- Differentiating and Scaffolding, Two Key Principles for Outstanding Teaching of English Learners, Gone, Amitha R., 11/2019, WITESOL Fall Conference, University of Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI, USA
- Using Corpus in the ESL and STEM Literacy Learning Contexts, Gone, Amitha R., 05/2017, WITESOL Spring Conference, Milwaukee, WI
- Grammar Drill or Delight? Materials Evaluation from a Teachers’ Perspective, Gone, Amitha R., Volkert, J., 10/2015, WITESOL Fall Conference, University of Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI, USA
- Current Trends and Methodologies in English, Gone, Amitha R., 2013, National Conference on A Paradigmatic shift in ELT, Vasavi Engineering College, Hyderabad, India
Membership And Professional Activities
- Board Member, WITESOL, 2017-2018
- Member, Organizing Team: Regional Conference, 2017
- Reviewer, TESOL Conference, 2017 & 2018
- Volunteer, HCCW Empowering Latinos, 2016
- Member, TESOL International Association, 2016-2018
- Member, ELTAI, 2011-2014
Languages
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Telugu
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Accomplishments
- Completed 31 years in teaching and education
- Presented & Participated in International Conferences and Seminars
- Taught in exchange programs for students from all over the world.
- Contributed a chapter in The Journey to Joy
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Bible Babble Podcast Presenter
- BibLenScaping Blog
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructor
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
09.2023 - 01.2024
ESL Teacher Leader
Milwaukee Public Schools
06.2021 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Concordia University
07.2019 - 08.2019
ESL Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2021
ESL Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools
12.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher World Languages (French)
Bradley Tech High School
08.2017 - 12.2017
ESL Instructor
Milwaukee School of Engineering
09.2014 - 05.2017
Assistant Professor
English and Foreign Languages University
09.2008 - 06.2014
Assistant Professor
Nizam College, Osmania University
06.2007 - 09.2008
Ad hoc Lecturer in English
Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages
08.2005 - 08.2006
Lecturer in English
Sarojini Naidu Vanitha Maha Vidhyalaya, Osmania University
07.2004 - 08.2005
Lecturer in English
St.Anns Degree College for Women
07.1999 - 04.2004
Resident Teacher
Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Residential School
01.1999 - 04.1999
Part-time Lecturer in English
ELT Centre, Autonomous University College for Women, Osmania University
06.1996 - 12.1998
Research Associate
CBSE-BC-CIEFL project
02.1995 - 06.1996
Part time Lecturer in English
New Science College
01.1994 - 01.1995
Ph.D - English Language Education
English and Foreign Languages University
Master of Philosophy - English Language Teaching
Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages
Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching English -
Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages
Master of Arts - English Literature
Osmania University
Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification - English as a Second Language: Early Childhood -Adolescence Major
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Bachelor of Education (Special Education) -
Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Language –English, Philosophy, Psychology and French
Autonomous College for Women, Osmania University
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