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AMY MAKOWSKI

English/ESOL Teacher
Matthews,NC

Summary

Skilled English and ESOL Instructor committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences. Versed in using effective methods of teaching based on data and academic needs. Experience teaching students from diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Expertise in research, writing, curriculum development and instructional design. Successfully organized and conducted professional development sessions for teachers and administrators at middle and high schools with varying needs and student clientele. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and maximum student and teacher success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

ESOL Teacher

Rock Hill School District Three
Rock Hill, SC
08.2016 - Current
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.

English Teacher

Rock Hill School District Three
Rock Hill, SC
08.2007 - 06.2016
  • Scored a perfect five star review on EVAAS Instructional Assessment of teachers yearly
  • Led students to achieve the highest EOC writing scores district-wide
  • Increased student PSAT scores through prep workshops
  • Prepared and implemented energizing lesson plans covering required course topics
  • Utilized data from assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress and adapt instruction
  • Invited to attend multiple national IB conferences as the school representative
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for district and school usage

Education

Add-on Certificate Endorsement - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
01.2017 - 08.2019

Master of Education - Language And Literacy

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC
08.2009 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Arts - English, Creative Writing

Canisius College
Buffalo, NY
08.2000 - 05.2004

Skills

Individual and group instructionundefined

Timeline

Add-on Certificate Endorsement - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Winthrop University
01.2017 - 08.2019

ESOL Teacher

Rock Hill School District Three
08.2016 - Current

Master of Education - Language And Literacy

University of South Carolina - Columbia
08.2009 - 07.2011

English Teacher

Rock Hill School District Three
08.2007 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - English, Creative Writing

Canisius College
08.2000 - 05.2004
AMY MAKOWSKIEnglish/ESOL Teacher