AMY L. JONAS
Lake Worth Beach
Summary
Experienced educator specializing in language instruction and curriculum development. Expertise in designing assessments and interactive lesson plans that cater to diverse student groups. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through mentoring colleagues and fostering collaborative initiatives that enhance educational outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Instructor
The Greene School
West Palm Beach
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated immersive language experiences that significantly enhanced students' communication skills.
- Implemented activities that improved speaking skills through interactive and student-centered approaches.
- Provided students with resources and strategies to meet ACTFL standards.
- Designed suitable curriculum for 6th and 7th grade Spanish novice level
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Developed assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- collaborated with supervisor to create continuum of scope and sequence and skill challenges to prepare student advancement
Spanish Instructor
OXBRIDGE ACADEMY
West Palm Beach
01.2017 - Current
- Instructed students in upper-level Spanish language and culture courses, enhancing their linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding.
- Guided freshman student government in fostering peer engagement and collaboration, strengthening community bonds.
- Mentored junior student government, enhancing leadership skills and promoting community involvement among students.
Department Chair World Languages, Spanish Instructor
NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Coconut Creek
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Instructed foundation level, honors level, and International Baccalaureate courses to promote language proficiency.
- Mentored and coached department members to strengthen instructional practices and collaboration.
- Developed long-range goals and strategies to enhance achievement for World Language students.
Department Chair World Languages, Spanish Instructor
THE PINE SCHOOL
Hobe Sound
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Instructed upper-level and middle school students in Spanish language and culture, including honors and AP courses, fostering language proficiency and cultural awareness.
- Initiated long-range goals and strategies to enhance learning outcomes for world language students, aligning curriculum with educational standards.
- Created academic curriculum course content and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Developed and managed home-stay academic exchange program for visiting students from Santiago, Chile, enhancing cross-cultural communication and collaboration.
Off Campus Educational Coordinator
THE PINE SCHOOL
Hobe Sound
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Coordinated and planned trips for grades 9-12, ensuring educational enrichment and engagement.
- Facilitated family meetings and communication, enhancing parent involvement and trip preparation.
- Review and approve all travel, accommodations, and program arrangements (schedule and price).
- Developed and managed program budgets to align resources with trip objectives.
World Language / Student Exchange Program Coordinator
THE PINE SCHOOL
Hobe Sound
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with Latin American parents and students to address and resolve concerns regarding the exchange program.
- Review and approve placement with host families.
- Facilitated meetings with host families to educate them about visiting students' needs and expectations.
- Coordinate schedules of visiting students.
- Develop an internship program for visiting students.
- Contributed to curriculum development for visiting students, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
Spanish Instructor
CARY ACADEMY
Cary
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Instructed upper-level Spanish language and culture courses, fostering language proficiency and cultural understanding.
- Designed course content and lectures, integrating audiovisual materials and teaching aids to enhance learning experience.
- Guided 10 advisees in academic and personal matters, supporting their educational and personal development.
Department Chair, World Languages
CARY ACADEMY
Cary
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Developed academic curriculum, course materials, and instructional methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Established long-range goals and strategies to improve language proficiency and cultural understanding among World Language students.
- Led curriculum development initiatives for diverse student needs.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for faculty growth and collaboration.
- Coordinated departmental meetings to align goals and share best practices.
Education
Master of Arts - Latin American Literature and Spanish Language
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Boca Raton, Florida01-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Boca Raton, Florida01-2000
Skills
- Language instruction
- Curriculum development
- Language proficiency assessment
- Task-based instruction
- Interactive instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Learning style assessment
- Formative assessment
- Classroom management
- Instructional best practices
- Flipped classroom
- Cultural immersion
- Program coordination
- Team collaboration
- Educational leadership
- Professional learning
- Collaborative instruction
Certification
- Florida State Certified K-12 Spanish
- AP Certification Summer 2018 Seville Spain
- AP Certification College Board 2026 July
Subject Specialisms
- AbInitio Spanish
- Spanish 1 - 3 on level courses
- Spanish 2 Honors, 3 Honors, 4 Honors, 5 Honors, and Honors Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, Contemporary Spanish Culture
- Extensive experience Curriculum writing and Universal Backward Design
Timeline
Spanish Instructor
The Greene School
08.2025 - Current
Spanish Instructor
OXBRIDGE ACADEMY
01.2017 - Current
Department Chair World Languages, Spanish Instructor
NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL
01.2013 - 01.2017
Department Chair World Languages, Spanish Instructor
THE PINE SCHOOL
01.2010 - 01.2013
Off Campus Educational Coordinator
THE PINE SCHOOL
01.2010 - 01.2013
World Language / Student Exchange Program Coordinator
THE PINE SCHOOL
01.2010 - 01.2013
Spanish Instructor
CARY ACADEMY
01.2009 - 01.2010
Department Chair, World Languages
CARY ACADEMY
01.2009 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Latin American Literature and Spanish Language
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY