Lindsay West has over 10 years of experience as a middle school English teacher. She earned a B.S. in Journalism with a minor in English from Texas A&M University. Currently, she teaches 6th-9th grade English, Journalism, Yearbook, and Speech courses at The Andrew Rodman School in Conroe, Texas. Previously, she taught 7th and 8th grade English at Woodlands Preparatory School in The Woodlands, Texas. She has developed curriculum aligned with state standards and led various extracurricular activities and leadership roles at both schools.

1. LINDSAY WEST
OBJECTIVE It is mydesire as aneducator to support the development of everychildthroughcreative expression,
rigor, highexpectations, andcompassion inorder for each child to achieve hisor her full potential.
EDUCATION TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY COLLEGE STATION, TX
B.S. JOURNALISM, MINOR ENGLISH
Texas Educator Certification: 4-8 Language Arts and Reading, 7-12 Language Arts and Reading
EXPERIENCE 6-9TH ENGLISH TEACHER THE ANDREW RODMAN SCHOOL CONROE, TX
Aug. 2014-present
Developed and implemented curriculum for 6-9th grade English, Journalism, Yearbook, and Speech courses
in alignment with the TEKS and in preparation for AdvancED accreditation. Delivered engaging lessons to
motivate and involvestudents in the classroom. Worked closely with other departments in coordinating
cross-curricular activities. Worked as a team supportingschool goals and spreadingand sharinggood practices
with colleagues.Prepared lesson plans,coursework materials,homework assignments,and handouts for five
different subjects each semester in a timely manner. Practiced excellentcommunication skillswith parents,
students, and administration on a consistentbasisto discussstudentprogress. Served on the campus
improvement team with administrators,teachers,and parents.Sponsored Debate Club and Cooking Club for
students and served as a co-chair for the middle school Honor Council. Managed the school blogand social
media news.
6-9TH ENGLISH TEACHER WOODLANDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL THE WOODLANDS, TX
Jan. 2008-Aug. 2014
Primary focus was in 7th and 8th grade English. Developed curriculumwith emphasis on grammar, writing,and
comprehension. Tracked individual studentperformanceand differentiated instruction based on individual
need. Maintained partneringrelationships with parents regardingindividual performances. Coordinated
instructional efforts through cross curricularplanning.Actively engaged in supplemental trainingfor best
practice. Maintained weekly tutoring hours to help strugglingstudents. Organized field trips for instructional
and character buildingpurposes.Volunteered as a coach for PSIA academic competitions. Served as the
yearbook advisor for six years.
LEADERSHIP Middle school student council advisor, Yearbook advisor, Honor Council chair, Cooking Club sponsor,
Debate Club sponsor, social media and blog administrator, campus improvement team member
ADDITIONAL
TRAINING
Neuhaus Education Center: Metacognitive Comprehension, Multisensory Grammar
International Baccalaureate Training: Middle Years Programme (MYP) category 1-
Language and Literature
Flippen Group: Capturing Kids Heart