Ann Blessinger
Independence,KY
Summary
Collaborative social studies and literacy professional with experience building curriculum, coaching teachers, and supporting English language learners. Known for strong instructional leadership, cooperative planning, and data-informed practices that improve student access, language growth, and content mastery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Literacy Coach, and Department Chair
Liberty High School
Houston, Texas
09.2006 - 01.2026
- Supported campus literacy initiatives as literacy coach, providing targeted 1-on-1 language support that strengthened ELL proficiency levels.
- Guided induction and mentoring programs for new educators, fostering a supportive onboarding experience.
- Awarded Campus Teacher of the Year for outstanding contributions in 2008, 2009, and 2022.
- Assisted social studies department in developing integrated curriculum, enhancing content mastery and academic language development.
- Participated on LPAC committee to review, identify, and place English language learners in appropriate ESL programs.
U.S. History Teacher
Phyllis Wheatley High School
Houston, Texas
08.2006 - 07.2007
- Used educational technology, critical thinking exercises, and cooperative learning structures in daily U.S. History instruction.
- Facilitated language acquisition and content understanding for English language learners using targeted ESL strategies and instructional adjustments.
- Coordinated schoolwide student initiatives as Junior Class Coordinator and contributed to discipline policy development as Discipline Committee member.
- Selected for intensive Gilder Lehrman Institute on Great Plains program in Boulder, CO.
Teacher and Department Chair
McReynolds Middle School
Houston, Texas
08.2003 - 07.2006
- Coordinated department operations and developed multi-grade curriculum calendars to enhance instructional planning.
- Contributed to creation of campus social studies improvement plan to elevate curriculum quality and student engagement.
- Mentored 2 state-qualified teachers and facilitated campus roles, including history fair coordinator, SDMC member, and leadership team representative, to strengthen departmental leadership.
- Applied ESL adjustments, Kagan cooperative learning, and CMCD classroom management strategies to improve ELL engagement.
- Earned nominations for Teacher of Year for 3 consecutive years (2003–2006).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Science Teaching, Biology
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN06-1996
Skills
- Texas educator certifications: Social Studies (8–12) and History (6–12)
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental
- Curriculum design
- Curriculum assessment
- ESL instruction
- Literacy coaching
- Instructional leadership
- Specialized training
- Core skills
Timeline
Teacher, Literacy Coach, and Department Chair
Liberty High School
09.2006 - 01.2026
U.S. History Teacher
Phyllis Wheatley High School
08.2006 - 07.2007
Teacher and Department Chair
McReynolds Middle School
08.2003 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Social Science Teaching, Biology
University of Southern Indiana