Chris T.
Instructional Assistant
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About
I am applying for a teaching internship in the Amarillo area. My goal is to become a special education or general elementary school teacher. I am particularly interested in helping students who struggle with reading and writing.
Experience
Instructional Assistant - Belmar Elementary - Amarillo, TX
(2026-01)
As an instructional assistant, I assist teachers by anticipating student needs that require extra attention.
- Work individually with students
- Monitor the cafeteria
- Escort students to different rooms
Substitute Teacher - Amarillo ISD - Amarillo, TX
(2025-01 - 2026-01)
As a substitute teacher, I covered for teachers in K-12 classes (except 1st grade). I also covered SpEd, PE, music, and AEP classes. By maintaining effective communication with faculty and students alike, I followed the lesson plans effectively and worked with students to maintain a smooth school day.
Senior Copyeditor - Praeclarus Press
(2015-01 - 2025-01)
As Senior Copyeditor, I oversaw all initial editing at Praeclarus Press, a small press that specializes in women's health.
- Edited both books and articles
- Communicated with authors and other Praeclarus staff
- Guided manuscripts through the copyediting stage of production
Patient Companion - AccentCare Hospice - Amarillo, Texas
(2020-01)
As a volunteer, I visited patients weekly in their homes. I provided companionship and helped with household tasks or animal care.
- Assisted during the annual Butterfly Memorial, which commemorated patients who had passed the previous year
Volunteer - Storybridge - Amarillo, Texas
(2019-01)
Storybridge is a volunteer program that provides free books to children who need them. I have volunteered with Storybridge for the past 6 years.
- Sorted donated children's books by age
- Worked at the yearly event at Hodge's Stadium, Storybridge Live, every year
Community Volunteer and Representative - Sigma Tau Delta, English Honor Society
(2014-01 - 2015-01)
- Community volunteer and Sigma Tau Delta representative at various organizations
- Received Volunteer Award, 2015
Scout - Boy Scouts of America - Henniker, New Hampshire
(2003-01 - 2008-01)
I participated in Boy Scouts for 6 years and achieved the rank of Life Scout.
Education
B.A. - English - West Texas A & M University (2013-01 - 2015-01)
Amarillo College (2010-01 - 2013-01)
High School Diploma - North Atlantic Regional High School (2010-01)
