Amy Willeford
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Creative educator offering 31 years of experience developing and implementing ELAR and Advanced Placement course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
James Madison High School
2005.08
- English, Approved College Board English Language and Composition teacher
- Taught 9th, 10th, and 11th grade English
- Presenter of content related to AP English Language for the district (various years).
Adjunct Presenter
Region XX
2005.10 - 2016.01
- Presenter for prospective English teachers
- Teach skills required for classroom and for state examination.
Teacher
William Howard Taft High School
2005.06 - 1996.08
- Taught 9th, 11th, and 12th grade English
- Taught multiple state-approved English electives including science fiction, mythology, Shakespeare’s comedies, and visual media.
Teacher
San Elizario Middle School
1993.08 - 1996.06
- Taught 7th grade English
- All learners were second language speakers.
Education
Masters of Education - School Counseling
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12.1990
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Professional publication editor
Certification
- School Counseling (Standard), 01/2013-03/2024
- English as a Second Language Grades (6-12, Lifetime), 05/1997
- Secondary English Grades (6-12, Lifetime), 08/1995
Professional Honors
- Mentor Teacher Honoree, Fall 2019, Fall 2011, 2008—2009, Fall 2002
- Summa Cum Laude Honoree, 2008—
- Cum Laude Graduate, 12/1990; Summa Cum Laude Graduate, 12/2012
Professional Editing Experience
University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX for Dr. Dejian Lai, Biostatistician
Professional Development
- AP Reader, Tampa, FL, 06/2017
- NMSI Trainee, 08/2021—06/2023
- AVID Trainee, Dallas, TX, 07/2015, 07/2009, 07/2007
- College Board Institute Trainee, San Antonio, TX, 07/2008, 07/2006
- ELA Grammar Week Participant, San Antonio, TX, 02/2005
- Six Traits Training Participant, San Antonio, TX, 06/2004
- New Jersey Writing Project Trained Teacher, San Antonio, TX, 07/1996
- District Representative for Critical Thinking Skills, San Elizario, TX, 08/1994—06/1996
- Control Theory/Reality Therapy Training with Dr. Ed Ford, 08/1993
References
- Eric Wernli, Principal, James Madison High School, San Antonio, TX, 78247, (210) 356-1400, ewernl@neisd.net
- Walonda Whitaker, Principal, Harris Middle School, San Antonio, TX, 78247, (210) 356-4100, nharri1@neisd.net
- Nicole Harris, ELAR Literacy Specialist—Secondary, 5961 Tesoro, San Antonio, TX, 78217, (210) 407-0000
- Elaine Maze, Assistant Principal, James Madison High School, San Antonio, TX, 78247, (210) 356-1400, emaze@neisd.net
Timeline
Adjunct Presenter
Region XX
2005.10 - 2016.01
Teacher
James Madison High School
2005.08
Teacher
William Howard Taft High School
2005.06 - 1996.08
Teacher
San Elizario Middle School
1993.08 - 1996.06
Masters of Education - School Counseling
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Texas At El Paso
- School Counseling (Standard), 01/2013-03/2024
- English as a Second Language Grades (6-12, Lifetime), 05/1997
- Secondary English Grades (6-12, Lifetime), 08/1995
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