Amy Pithan
Dallas
Summary
Experienced teacher and nanny manager. Longtime Park Cities resident.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifetime Engagement Manager/Southern Quadrant & Fraternity Volunteer
Alpha Phi Women's Fraternity
Dallas
06.2011 - Current
- Longtime Fraternity volunteer at the local level in Dallas area.
- Current work to promote opportunities for Alpha Phi alumnae to engage and connect with one another in formalized communities or though informal connections using Alpha Phi's new online alumnae network.
- Alumnae Strategy Team member (2022-currrent)
- Alpha Phi Michaelanean Award (2022) for outstanding service at local level
- Alumnae Panhellenic Coordinator for Texas & Oklahoma (2016-2020)
- Alumnae Affinity Administrator (2015-2020)
- Team LSU/Program & Education Lead for new collegiate colony/chapter (2013-2014)
- Alumnae Panhellenic Delegate (2011-current)
- Local reference chairman (2011-current)
French Teacher--7th & 8th Grade
Plano Independent School District/Renner Middle School
Plano
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Classroom instructor of middle school LOTE (Languages Other Than English), ie foreign language---primarily French
- Sponsored Whiz Kids afterschool club (a quiz bowl type group) that competed against other middle schools in district
- Teacher/advisor for thirty (30) 8th grade students daily, discussing topics such as high school planning, private school admissions, alcohol/drug abuse, bullying, and other teen issues.
Interim House Director/Fraternity Volunteer
Alpha Phi Women's Fraternity
Dallas
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsible for smooth daily operations of 18,500 sq ft sorority house with 44 live-in members and 245 total chapter members
- Managed kitchen, planned menus, ordered food & supplies for chapter, averaging 125 covers per meal daily
- Responsible for 10-12 employees, including 2 chefs, housekeeper, and 8+ kitchen boys
- Maintained financial records, including invoices, food service ordering, petty cash, staff employment documents (I-9s/W-4s, direct deposit)
- Worked closely with Sorority Solutions to ensure invoices paid and cash flow steady/balanced
- Coordinated with collegiate house officer to accommodate events at house (food, space, staffing) and ensure successful event
- Provided continual finish out of new house---tools, supplies, decorations, holiday items
- Planned out year/into next for fall recruitment---materials, logistics, HVAC, plumbing, staffing
- Liaised with builders, subs, and repairman for remedy of new construction issues
House Manager to Forbes List/high-profile client
Private Family in Highland Park
Dallas
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Responsible for coordination of all maintenance, housekeeping, including landscape, reno, special projects, pool/spa, and chef service for estate
- Nanny to four (4) children---3 teen girls (including a set of twins) and school-aged boy
- Fulfilled special and personal requests for family and guests
- Shipped goods via mail, FedEx, courier, and private jet throughout US and internationally
- Maintained financial records of household expenditures, proposals, and payments
- Received/sorted all mail, packages, gift, floral, and courier deliveries daily
- Planned, organized, and supervised social functions at home, from dinner parties to large receptions
- Oversaw delivery, installation, and upkeep of art, furnishings, and wine cellar
- Communicated with HPPD in reference to alarms, permits, and security concerns
- Coordinated preparation for guests, including holiday, family, out-of-town relatives, international, and high profile
- Recorded receipt of holiday and birthday gifts from neighbors, friends, and business associates
- Purchased gifts/floral arrangements year-round and provided holiday cards and gratuities to staff
Assistant House Manager/Nanny
Private Family/Highland Park
Dallas
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Assisted house manager coordinating staff and children's activities
- Maintained computerized and Apple device synced household schedules for family (5 persons) and staff (5 persons--2 housekeepers, 1 house manager, myself, and third nanny)
- Nanny/tutor for 3 school-aged children (2 boys at St. Mark's and 1 girl at Hockaday)
- Supervised homework and study time
- Drove children to sports games/practices, private lessons, and social events.
- Coordinated carpools and schedules with coaches and classmates' parents.
- Arranged meeting space for legal team meetings at residence, including catering
- Supervised repair and ensured maintenance schedule for 4,500 sq ft home, as well as 3 vehicles and pool/spa
- Planned itineraries for business, sport, and vacation trips
- Organized house re- out-of-state move, shipped personal items, sports equipment, and auto
Classroom Teacher, French & World History
Red Oak High School, Red Oak ISD
Red Oak
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Taught World History and French III/IV AP to 10th-12th grade students
- Chosen by Region X Education Service Center to represent area as Texas Education Agency (TEA) World History End of Course Exam development committee member in Austin (2009)
- Wrote pre AP French III and AP French IV curricula for school
Library Manager/Classroom Teacher, French & Humanities
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School
Richardson
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Served as school library manager. Responsible for library calendar, materials purchasing, and library curriculum for all grades. (4 yrs)
- Initiated, taught, and developed middle school French curriculum, only program of its kind at Prek-8th campus level in Diocese of Dallas (4 yrs)
- Introduced campus National French Exam (Le Grand Concours), with national winner first year
Classroom Teacher, Social Studies
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
Houston
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Taught social studies and geography to fourth and fifth grade students
- Introduced and developed enrichment French language program
Classroom Teacher, American History
Albright Middle School, Alief ISD
Houston
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Taught American history to eighth grade students
- Led implementation of academic team's Japan International Week teaching module, incorporating cross curricula lessons
Classroom Teacher, French
Bryan High School, Bryan ISD
Bryan
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Taught French I, II, and III; increasing French III enrollment by 200%
- Created innovative advanced curriculum in foreign language
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXMaster of Science - Education
Creighton University
OmahaSkills
- French
- Latin
- Courier
- Menu Planning
- Floral Design
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Procurement
- Library Services
- Tutoring
- Recruiting
- Supervising Experience
- Maintenance
- Bilingual
- Nannying
- Writing Skills
- Restaurant Management
- Event Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Culinary Experience
- Logistics
- Catering
- Organizational Skills
- Pool Maintenance
- Classroom Management
Certification
- Texas Secondary Teaching Certification-Lifetime Certificate, Present
- Professional Educator License, Present
Languages
- French, Intermediate
- German, Beginner
Awards
Japan Fulbright Memorial Teacher Program, 2007
Groups
- Alpha Phi Women's Fraternity, Present
- Junior League of Dallas, 1997 to 2016, Trained community volunteer, serving in yearlong placements at non-profit agencies including Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, Genesis Women's Shelter, and Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
French Teacher--7th & 8th Grade
Plano Independent School District/Renner Middle School
08.2021 - 08.2022
Interim House Director/Fraternity Volunteer
Alpha Phi Women's Fraternity
01.2014 - 01.2015
Lifetime Engagement Manager/Southern Quadrant & Fraternity Volunteer
Alpha Phi Women's Fraternity
06.2011 - Current
House Manager to Forbes List/high-profile client
Private Family in Highland Park
01.2011 - 01.2014
Assistant House Manager/Nanny
Private Family/Highland Park
01.2011 - 12.2011
Classroom Teacher, French & World History
Red Oak High School, Red Oak ISD
01.2008 - 01.2010
Library Manager/Classroom Teacher, French & Humanities
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School
01.2001 - 01.2008
Classroom Teacher, Social Studies
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
01.2000 - 01.2001
Classroom Teacher, American History
Albright Middle School, Alief ISD
01.1996 - 01.2000
Classroom Teacher, French
Bryan High School, Bryan ISD
01.1994 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Arts - History
Texas A&M University
Master of Science - Education
Creighton University
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