English Teacher Data Entry

WILMA HAMILTON

**** **** *** *****, *******, Texas 77071

**********@*****.*** C/713-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Energetic high school teacher with 20+ years of experience delivering engaging lessons

Vigorous individual with the ability to demonstrate a compassionate attitude and a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning

Motivate students to feeling postives toward learning

Driven to engage reluctant learners, foster communication with parents,

Create a dynamic environment and collaborate with fellow teachers.

Amended curriculums

Evaluated staff for end of year performance

Tested students for academic evaluation, and intake on new students

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, 1980 Tecas Southern University, Houston, TX

CERTIFICATION IN EDUCATION

Health & Physical Education: All Levels

Emotional Disturbance (ED): Middle School & High School Levels

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STROMAN HIGH SCHOOL, DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON, Victoria, TX Vocational Work Coordinator: June 1992 – May 200: (Retired 2001)

Worked with and represent students with special needs.

Observed how individuals with developmental disabilities learn

Implemented programs designed to adapt to diverse learners

Oversaw progress and work with families to find resources specific to their situation.

Understood local academic standards, finding ways to teach those methods so all students made progress

Created assessments of personal growth

Acted as a spokesperson to the community and other agencies involved with students.

Used basic classroom management strategies and adjust to make the learning environment unique for each individual.

Provided one-on-one vocational coaching

Elevation of Staff: December 1997 – May 2001

Reviewed the employee’s job description

Highlighted areas of improvement

Compared strengths and weaknesses

Recommended actionable goals

Provide constructive feedback

Welcome employee input

WILMA HAMILTON

7526 Teal Run Drive, Houston, Texas 77071

**********@*****.*** C/713-***-****

Meeting Coordinator: August 1986 – May 2001

Maintained and updated training manuals for staff.

Schedule and lead department meetings

Met with new staff after general staff orientation is completed.

Reviewed pre-contact and post-contact orientation materials with new staff as they are about to begin each stage of orientation

Familiarize new staff with training manual; for the school district and how they are to use it.

Acted as a mentor to new staff and works with existing staff to improve their skill

Ensured all staff meets not only the minimum annual training obligation, but also received training in areas of importance to the school district.

Planed and provided onsite education for all staff.

Identified, quantified and reported training needs for individuals and classrooms.

Evaluated each classroom and the classroom staff, singly and together as a team.

Testing of Students: September 1996 – May 2001

Conducted both manual and automated tests

Developed an effective testing plan

Ensured the security of all test materials before, between, and after testing sessions

Provided training sessions for all Teachers/Examiners

Distributing test materials to students

Monitored the testing process

Collected and inventory all test materials after testing to ensure test security

Curriculum Writer: June 1988 – August 1999

Assessed educational programs interims of quality and adherence to developmentally appropriate practice,

Evaluated how well the curriculum meets children’s needs, including special needs of specific children.

Researched training methods and techniques and develop procedures to determine whether program goals are met.

Based on research and observations of instructional practice, recommends instruction or curriculum improvements.

Reviewed educational materials and made recommendations on school purchases.

Monitored materials ordered and the ways teachers use them in the classroom.

Reviewed and approved curriculum written by teaching staff.

Ensured that curriculum plans are carried out as submitted or changes have been reviewed.

VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL, DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON, Victoria, TX

Department Chairperson: August 1986 – May 1992

Coordinate recruiting of students in department programs

Coordinate student advisement and review of degree progress documents

Evaluate student transfer credit

Review student appeals

Met with students, as appropriate, regarding concerns about classes, faculty, and policies

WILMA HAMILTON

7526 Teal Run Drive, Houston, Texas 77071

**********@*****.*** C/713-***-****

VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL, DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON, Victoria, TX

Department Chairperson (Continued): August 1986 – May 1992

Cooperated with the Center for Accommodation and Access on issues related to accommodations with the students

Review and recommend requests and applications for student travel

Coordinated departmental/program recruitment/retention activities with faculty and Admissions staff

Coordinated departmental participation in Visitation Days

Coordinated departmental participation in orientation/registration of new students

Reviewed and approve/deny course override requests

VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL, TEACHER

Science Teacher: May 1980 – May 1992

Created daily lesson plans and learning activities for students based on national, local, and school standards in science education and research and knowledge of developmental behaviors.

Delivered high-quality, engaging instruction in the form of discussion, direct teaching, demonstrations, and independent practice using a variety of proven methods.

Differentiated lessons when needed to give all students access to the curriculum regardless of disability, instructional level, English proficiency, or level of interest in the subject.

Evaluated student performance on tasks established by the standards using different methods such as observation, performance-based tasks, or other standard test practices.

Maintain a safe, orderly, and supportive classroom by modeling expected behavior and standards

promoting positive interactions and quickly addressing behaviors that are in line with the school discipline plan.

Communicated with parents regarding student progress, potential and behavior periodically through phone or electronic means and at parent and teacher conferences.

Improved skills and knowledge in teaching by regularly taking classes, attending workshops, and discovering new methods of delivering exciting content to students.

VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL, TEACHER

English Teacher: May 1980 – May 1992

Taught basic English skills including reading, writing, and speaking.

Composed lesson plans to successfully incorporate the full duration of each lesson.

Executed lessons efficiently using distinctive styles of teaching depending on the content.

Engaged students to ensure a lively classroom atmosphere.

Instructed students about the structure and content of the English language.

Taught students the spelling of words, and their meanings.

Emphasized the rules of composition, grammar, and sentence construction.

Taught students the correct pronunciation of words.

Taught students to think critically when studying literature and poetry.

Taught students to analyze and question media reports, advertisements, and news reports

WILMA HAMILTON

7526 Teal Run Drive, Houston, Texas 77071

**********@*****.*** C/713-***-****

SKILLS

Proficient in Google Classroom

Record keeping

Parent-teacher communication

Current with special education trends

Proficient with Blackboard and other teaching software

Customer Service

Data Entry

Excel

Microsoft Office

Organizational Skills

PowerPoint

Special Education

Teaching

Typing

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