Anthony Banto
Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic, if currently retired, educator recognized for fostering collaborative learning environments, and driving curriculum development. Expertise in proofreading, digital literacy, and interpersonal communication enhances student engagement and achievement. Experience includes curriculum development, implementation of various teaching strategies, and creation of student-centric learning environments. Strengths lie in the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts, encourage critical thinking, and cultivate rapport with students and colleagues.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas
08.1996 - 08.2025
- Trained in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms.
- Thousands of hours experience in proofreading student and professional documents.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning needs.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum standards and objectives.
- Implemented technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote literacy and communication skills.
- Provided individualized support to students needing additional assistance.
- Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
- Led general English, literature and creative writing classes during semester.
- Created an environment conducive to learning through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Raised average scores on exams points through goal-setting and improved study habits.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and implementation strategies.
- Integrated media content in class to improve listening skill, speaking skill and vocabulary.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
AP English Literature and Composition Strategist
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed strategic plans to enhance educational programs across the district.
- Collaborated with educators to implement innovative teaching methodologies.
- Facilitated workshops to train staff on best practices in education strategy.
- Researched emerging trends in education to inform strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure effective execution of strategies.
- Reviewed current processes to identify areas for improvement or optimization.
- Identified key metrics to measure the success of initiatives and campaigns.
Speech and Debate Coach
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas
08.2011 - 08.2022
- Evaluated student performance to tailor coaching strategies and support needs.
- Monitored progress of each student throughout the season, providing feedback to help them reach their full potential.
- Trained debaters on how best utilize technology such as PowerPoint presentations when presenting cases before judges.
- Conducted weekly practice sessions with students to teach the fundamentals of argumentation and rhetoric.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive debate training program to improve student's confidence and public speaking skills.
- Reviewed judges' comments after each match in order for teams to make necessary adjustments moving forward.
- Facilitated post-debate discussions between team members so they could learn from their mistakes and successes alike.
- Encouraged students to think critically about issues facing society today while forming arguments based on facts rather than opinion or emotion.
- Mentored students outside of class time by discussing debate topics and strategy ideas.
- Collaborated with other coaches in the district to plan practices, workshops, seminars, and other activities pertaining to debate preparation.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Reviewed class materials and discussed reading assignments, boosting comprehension.
- Attended training sessions, enhancing tutoring practices and techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - English
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, NV05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-1996
Skills
- Proofreading techniques
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Feedback delivery
- Literary analysis
- Poetry analysis
- Test preparation
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar instruction
- Feedback provision
- Digital literacy skills
- Teaching strategies
- Drama instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student motivation
- Online teaching
- Instructional technology
Accomplishments
Golden Desert District Coach of the Year, 2015 and 2021
Timeline
AP English Literature and Composition Strategist
Clark County School District, CCSD
11.2022 - 02.2023
Speech and Debate Coach
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2011 - 08.2022
Secondary English Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.1996 - 08.2025
Master of Arts - English
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
Northern Arizona University