Andrea Ayers-Thomas
Moundville,AL
Summary
Dynamic Spanish educator with extensive experience in curriculum design and student assessment at Hale County Schools. Proven track record of fostering positive classroom environments and achieving significant proficiency gains. Skilled in lesson planning and using Canvas LMS to improve learning outcomes while effectively managing diverse student needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Hale County Schools
01.2020 - Current
- Principal: Dr. Marlon Murray
- Mmurray@halek12.org
Summer Enrichment Academy
Tuscaloosa City Schools
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Magnet School Summer of 2017, 2018 & 2019
- Program director: Nellie Christian
- Jchristian@tusc.k12.al.us
Spanish, ACT Prep and Writing/Composition Instructor for Upward Bound Program
Stillman College
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Program Director: Dr. Mullens
- Bmullen@stillman.edu
- Phone: (205) 247-8139
Spanish Teacher
Central High School
01.2012 - 01.2020
- I taught Spanish at all secondary levels as well as International Baccalaureate Programme and hold AP certification
- Administrator: Clarence Sutton
- Csutton@tusc.k12.al.us
- Phone: (205) 759-3720
- Accomplishments:
- Sponsor Spanish Honor Society Spanish Club Sponsor
- Winner of the 2014 CANVAS Learning Management System contest at TCS
8th Grade Standard English Teacher
Greenville Middle School
01.2011 - 01.2012
- While I was employed by the Butler County School District, I taught standard middle school English to 8th grade students.
- Administrator: Curtis Black
- Phone: (334) 382-3450 ext. 5100
- Fax: (334) 382-0686
- Accomplishments
- Positive gains of proficiency on the ARMT and Writing assessment
7th and 8th Grade English & Spanish 1 & 2 Teacher
JF Shields School
01.2009 - 01.2011
- While I was employed by the Monroe County School District, I taught middle school English to 7th and 8th grade students. I also taught Spanish levels 1 and 2. I also facilitated Health courses on ACCESS.
- Administrator: Marion McIntosh
- Phone: (251) 789-2168
- Fax: (251) 789-2715
- Accomplishments
- Positive gains on the ARMT
Spanish 1 Teacher
Woodstock Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2008
- I taught middle school Spanish to gifted 8th grade students in the Cherokee County School District.
- Administrator: Lecia Strack
- Phone: (770) 592-3516
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology
University of Alabama
01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Spanish
Jacksonville State University
01-2006
Skills
- Spanish instruction
- Curriculum design
- Lesson planning
- Canvas LMS
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
Certification
- Spanish Secondary (6-12)
- English Language Arts (4-8)
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Hale County Schools
01.2020 - Current
Summer Enrichment Academy
Tuscaloosa City Schools
01.2017 - 01.2019
Spanish, ACT Prep and Writing/Composition Instructor for Upward Bound Program
Stillman College
01.2016 - 01.2018
Spanish Teacher
Central High School
01.2012 - 01.2020
8th Grade Standard English Teacher
Greenville Middle School
01.2011 - 01.2012
7th and 8th Grade English & Spanish 1 & 2 Teacher
JF Shields School
01.2009 - 01.2011
Spanish 1 Teacher
Woodstock Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2008
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Spanish
Jacksonville State University