Chris T.

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.

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.

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)