Amy P.

White

Bolton High School

7323 Brunswick Road
Arlington, TN 38002
amy.p.white@eagles.usm.edu

Education
The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Master of Arts in the Teaching of Languages with an emphasis in TESOL
GPA 4.0, Member of Golden Key International Honour Society
Graduation May 2015
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA
Bachelors of Arts Majors in Spanish and French
Minor in Environmental Science
Member of Honors Program and Honors Student Association
Graduated August 2007
International Achievements
Taught over 500 students a week in an elementary school in Incheon, South Korea.
Participated in an online volunteer program for Korean middle school students.
Instructed over 100 children and adults at an English academy in Mokpo, South Korea for one year.
Lived in Carolina, Puerto Rico for a year; worked in tourism industry and taught English.
Studied Spanish, French, and business at lUniversit dAngers in Angers, France for six months.
Taught English through games, conversation, and daily interactions to three children, ages 4, 7, and 9,
for a summer while living with a Spanish family in Madrid.
Experience
English as a Second Language Teacher: Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
2014-present
Support ESL students from grades K-12 at Bolton High School and Barrets Chapel School.
Maintain state and county documentation of achievement, progress, and support for ESL students and
students transitioning out of the ESL program.
Collaborate with other ESL educators county-wide in monthly PLC meetings.
Integrate a variety of materials to design a curriculum aligned with the county curriculum guide.
English Teacher: Bunae Elementary School
Incheon, South Korea
2012-2014
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Taught EFL to 3 -6 grades, implemented school curriculum and created additional cultural and
linguistic lessons.
Planned and led themed camps during summer and winter breaks; incorporated cultural and languagebased activities and material for 3rd-6th graders.
Participated in extracurricular school activities including English festivals, Sports Day, field trips, and
weekly Story Time broadcasted into classrooms.
Instructed after school classes during first semester, 1st -4th grades.

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Teacher: Hans English Academy
Mokpo, South Korea
2009-2010
Taught beginning to advanced levels of English including phonics, grammar, literature, and
conversational courses.
Instructed up to seven classes per day of 10-20 students with children from ages 5-13.
Facilitated young adult classes of 15-20 students.
Worked with a variety of books and curricula, increasing ability to adapt to many educational styles.
Designed lesson plans with debate units, conversational activities, and interactive projects.

Teachers Assistant: Childcare Network

Fort Walton Beach, FL
2009
Aided lead teachers in education and safety for two 3-year-old classes of 15 children each.
Planned and executed indoor and outdoor experiences and activities daily.
Informed parents of their childs progress through regular discussions and presented class events
and lessons in a monthly newsletter.
Established and maintained a classroom environment that utilized space, materials, routines, and
guidance techniques to effectively facilitate physical, social, and intellectual development.
Teacher: Berlitz Language School
Carolina, Puerto Rico
Completed globally recognized training program focusing on total immersion strategies.
Taught both children and adult EFL classes of 3-10 students.
Incorporated verbal and visual techniques that appeal to various learning styles.

2008

Intern: GCSU International Education Center

Milledgeville, GA
2007
Advised prospective study abroad students on program and funding opportunities.
Coordinated advertising strategies, both published and in-class presentations, to increase awareness
and recruitment for international programs.
Designed and facilitated Group Dynamics session at Georgia International Leadership Conference.
Language Lab Assistant: Georgia College Language Lab
Milledgeville, GA
Tutored students in French and Spanish, homework help and test preparation.
Instructed students how to use available media sources.
Managed and organized lab resources.

2005, 2007

Peer Consultant: Georgia College Writing Center

Milledgeville, GA
2004, 2005
Advised undergraduate, graduate, and international students in any discipline.
Revised essays and papers focusing on improvements in idea development and formatting.
Asked by English department head to fill position during freshman year of college.
Skills

Speak, read, and write proficiently in Spanish and French.

Skilled in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Solid multi-tasking and time management abilities.
Excels and completes goals in group or independent settings.
Positive attitude, high energy, and strong work ethic.