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Prentiss J. Washington

Amarillo,Texas

Summary

Seeking position that will allow me to utilize my skills and education in juvenile probation.

Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.

Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

ESSER Teacher

Amarillo ISD
05.2021 - Current
  • ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief) tutored students affected during COVID in Social Studies and English to help prepare them for the STARR test for the past 3 years
  • Behavioral Special ED teacher -worked directly with students with behavioral issues co-existing disabilities or disturbances

ISS Coordinator

Amarillo ISD
08.2009 - 05.2021
  • Organize and direct student studies from classroom teachers
  • Enforce classroom rules
  • Tutor students in core subject

Substitute Teacher

Amarillo ISD
08.2009 - 05.2021
  • Taught students per classroom teacher’s lesson plans
  • Enforced classroom rules

Teaching Assistant

Amarillo ISD
08.2009 - 05.2021
  • Assisted special education students with classroom assignments

Family Teacher

Presbyterian Children’s Home
10.2000 - 11.2008
  • Supervised family group homes
  • Responsible for children’s welfare in the home and at school
  • Provided counseling as needed

Childcare Advocate

Quest Hospital
05.1998 - 11.2000
  • Lead staff in the residential treatment center
  • Monitored patients and visitors in the Detox Unit
  • In the Geriatrics Unit, ensured residents daily needs were met

Staff Supervisor

Children’s Cottage
05.1995 - 04.1998
  • Scheduled staffs’ shifts
  • Ensured proper disbursement and accountability of children’s medications
  • Served on the Children’s Cottage board

Education

BS - Criminal Justice

Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX
10.2015

Associate Degree - Science – Criminal Justice

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
05.2014

Courses - Criminal Justice

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
05.1994

Courses - Criminal Justice

South Plains College
Levelland, TX
05.1992

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Classroom instruction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Testing and grading
  • Student records management
  • Parent and teacher conferences
  • IEP planning

Timeline

ESSER Teacher

Amarillo ISD
05.2021 - Current

ISS Coordinator

Amarillo ISD
08.2009 - 05.2021

Substitute Teacher

Amarillo ISD
08.2009 - 05.2021

Teaching Assistant

Amarillo ISD
08.2009 - 05.2021

Family Teacher

Presbyterian Children’s Home
10.2000 - 11.2008

Childcare Advocate

Quest Hospital
05.1998 - 11.2000

Staff Supervisor

Children’s Cottage
05.1995 - 04.1998

Associate Degree - Science – Criminal Justice

Amarillo College

Courses - Criminal Justice

West Texas A&M University

Courses - Criminal Justice

South Plains College

BS - Criminal Justice

Wayland Baptist University
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