Debra Willes
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with strong classroom management and effective communication skills. Experienced in fostering a positive learning environment and mentoring colleagues to enhance instructional practices.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Testing Proctor
Pearson VUE
Salt Lake City
02.2025 - Current
- Facilitate candidate check-in processes and deliver clear instructions to enhance test readiness.
- Oversee test-takers to ensure adherence to testing regulations and maintain testing integrity.
- Communicate irregularities or incidents to management for swift resolution and improved testing environment.
- Maintain confidentiality of test materials and candidate information at all times.
English and Reading Teacher
Granite School District
Salt Lake City
09.1991 - 06.2024
- Fostered love of reading and promoted literacy through engaging activities and discussions.
- Implemented engaging literacy activities to enhance student participation.
- Cultivated positive and engaging classroom environment that supported student literacy development.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged a love for reading.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction.
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
- Utilized educational technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Developed and facilitated professional development workshops, enhancing teaching strategies for fellow educators.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum Development
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT06-1995
Skills
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Writing instruction
- Reading instruction
- Language arts instruction
Certification
- ESL
- Reading
- English
- Speech
Timeline
Testing Proctor
Pearson VUE
02.2025 - Current
English and Reading Teacher
Granite School District
09.1991 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Curriculum Development
University of Utah