Amy Portillo
Houston,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented Project Manager with expertise in project coordination, team leadership, and program implementation. Led cross-functional initiatives, managed competing priorities, and improved processes to enhance organizational effectiveness. Experienced in facilitating professional development and monitoring performance data to support strategic goals.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Editor/ Content Facilitator
Yes Prep Public Schools
Houston, United States
08.2023 - Current
- Developed instructional resources and teacher supports aligned with TEKS.
- Edited and adapted curriculum materials using Google Translate and DeepL, improving accessibility for bilingual K-8 students.
- Ensured accessibility and clarity in all academic and family-facing documents.
- Facilitated professional development sessions as Table Leader, fostering collaborative discussions among educators. and Course Facilitator for professional learning communities.
- Piloted and evaluated district curriculum tools, revising content to enhance alignment with student data.
Grade Level Chair/ Instructional Coach
Yes Prep Public Schools
Houston, United States
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated collaborative planning and vertical alignment to promote equity in instructional practices.
- Coached grade-level teaching teams to enhance instructional practices and support professional growth.
- Oversaw intervention programs and led enrichment initiatives to increase student engagement and achievement.
- Coordinated academic events and liaised between admin and faculty to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
ELA/SLA and Core Content Teacher
YES Prep Public Schools
Houston, United States
08.2019 - Current
- Delivered standards-aligned instruction enhancing student engagement, differentiation, and language accessibility.
- Integrated tech tools and analyzed student data to tailor instruction for multilingual learners.
- Communicated regularly with families to update on academic progress and set behavioral expectations, fostering strong home-school connections.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05-2019
Skills
Project Coordination
Program Implementation
Stakeholder Communication
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Team Leadership
Timeline & Deliverable Tracking
Risk Identification
Process Improvement
Data Analysis & Reporting
Training & Development
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office / Power BI
Curriculum editing
Content adaptation
Standards alignment
Certification
Bilingual Education Supplemental- Spanish (4-8)
Accomplishments
- TIA Designee, 2024 - Present, Awarded for outstanding teaching effectiveness and student growth.
- #1 ELA Teacher, District-wide, 2024 - 2025, Achieved highest ELAR scores among all district educators.
- Budget management: Managing classroom, department, or event budgets.
- Technology implementation: Leading the adoption of new digital platforms or instructional software.
- Community outreach: Organizing parent engagement events, family workshops, or community partnerships.
Languages
- Spanish
- English, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Spanish, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Timeline
Curriculum Editor/ Content Facilitator
Yes Prep Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Grade Level Chair/ Instructional Coach
Yes Prep Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
ELA/SLA and Core Content Teacher
YES Prep Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Sam Houston State University