Kelly Montes
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Along with 8 years' experience in the transactional legal field, I have taught English for 17 years, plus 3 years as a curriculum specialist. During my 20 years in education I provided district and campus level staff development for 9 years in Amarillo ISD.
I am experienced with creating and delivering comprehensive training programs tailored to diverse audiences, while using engaging instructional methods to facilitate effective learning and skills development. Track record of enhancing team performance through interactive and collaborative training sessions.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Northside ISD
08.2024 - Current
Educated ESL middle school students in the morning and ESL high school students in the afternoon.
9-12 ESL teacher & Coordinator
Madison High School
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Educated students in basics of in the English language
- Coordinator for 350 ESL students
- Coordinator for testing 350 students
- Conducted meetings for 350 students
6th G Reading Teacher
Brooks Collegiate Academy
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction.
Paralegal/Executive Legal Assistant
Hickman Law PLLC
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Opening and closing office, meeting with clients
- Drafting business law documents
Legal Assistant
Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC
01.2012 - 12.2019
- Assist 3-5 attorneys
- Draft real estate and business entity documents
- Draft employment and estate planning documents
English Teacher
Amarillo Independent School District
01.1989 - 12.2012
- 16 years teaching middle/high school English
- Teacher of the Year
Education
Paralegal Graduate Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Rice University
Houston, TX01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Edu, English/Physical Education
West Texas State University
Canyon, TX01.1988
Associate in Applied Science - Business Management
Amarillo College
Amarillo01.1983
Skills
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
- Curriculum development
- Training delivery- 9 years
- Facilitation techniques
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Northside ISD
08.2024 - Current
9-12 ESL teacher & Coordinator
Madison High School
08.2021 - 05.2024
6th G Reading Teacher
Brooks Collegiate Academy
08.2020 - 05.2021
Paralegal/Executive Legal Assistant
Hickman Law PLLC
01.2020 - 12.2020
Legal Assistant
Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC
01.2012 - 12.2019
English Teacher
Amarillo Independent School District
01.1989 - 12.2012
Paralegal Graduate Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Rice University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Edu, English/Physical Education
West Texas State University
Associate in Applied Science - Business Management
Amarillo College
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