Amber Drown

Post-Secondary Education

University of Texas Austin
Bachelor of Arts
English

Texas State University
Master of Arts
Literature

Teaching Experience

English Teacher (Westwood High School, RRISD)                                                      Aug 2010-Present

    · Teach 150 students with various needs and abilities in six English classes across grades

    · Demonstrate ability to meet the needs of a diverse student population in a public education environment

    · Member of and contributor to strong team of highly qualified teachers

Long-term Substitute  (McNeil High School, RRISD)                                                   Jan 2010-May 2010

    · Taught as long-term substitute for 150 students in six senior English classes

    · Demonstrated creativity, initiative, classroom management, & professionalism in work place

       & maintained good rapport with students, parents, other teachers, & administration

Student Teacher (McNeil High School, RRISD)                                                      Fall 2009

   · Drafted lesson plans & unit plan for grade-level English IV classes while teaching at least 3 lessons every

      week; grading assignments (major & daily); keeping record for 75 students’ grades; & meeting with

                   students (including ELLs) for tutorials

Substitute Teacher (AISD & RRISD)                                                                                                     Feb 2007-2010

   · Substitute at various public schools in Austin & Round Rock

               · Taught all grade levels & all subjects including special education

Professional Publications

· Texas Books in Review, Vol. XXIX, Nos. 3 & 4                                                                Fall/Winter 2009-2010

         Book review: “Sculpting Away the Difference between Art and Nature”