Annette Woolard is an experienced English teacher seeking a new teaching position. She has over 12 years of experience teaching 9th-12th grade English at Halifax County High School in Virginia. She is licensed to teach in Virginia through 2017. Her teaching experience includes developing lesson plans, differentiating instruction, and preparing students for standardized tests. She also has experience teaching college-level remedial English and serving on various curriculum development committees. In her spare time, she enjoys participating in local theater productions. She provides strong references from her current and former supervisors who can attest to her teaching abilities.

1. Annette L. Woolard
Cell: (434) 572-1392 • annettewoolard@gmail.com
Education and Licensure
Commonwealth of Virginia Collegiate Professional License: CP-567055, Effective July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2017
University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Career Switcher: Gateway to Teaching, Richmond, July 2001
B.A. English Language and Literature, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, May 1999.
Teaching Experience
English Teacher Halifax County High School, South Boston, VA, 2001-2013
2001-2013 9th Grade General English: Introduce the major literary genres (short story, poetry, epic, drama, novel, non-
fiction) with an emphasis on literary terms. Develop basic grammar and writing skills. Introduce and practice basic
research methods and documentation.
2001-2013 9th Grade College Preparatory English: Develop higher level thinking skills. Investigate historical periods and their
major literary and artistic movements. Evaluate sources and complete a research paper with documentation.
Introduce Library Media Center etiquette, online catalogues and databases.
2001-2002 11th Grade College Preparatory English: American literature. Reinforce literary analysis skills, with a focus on
applying literary terms in interpretation. Prepare students for the Virginia Standards of Learning (VA SOL) End-of-
Course (EOC) exams. Monitor students’ grasp of the research process in order to help refine skills. Focus on
revision and collaboration in the writing process.
Attained a 100% passing rate for all students on the VA SOL EOC exam.
2006 12th Grade College Preparatory English: British literature. Emphasize academic exploration and formulation of
ideas. Employ literary terms to interpret and analyze literature. Develop style and voice in a variety of writing
assignments. Design a research project, related to any British author or work, and write a formal essay with
documentation. Prepare students for college level pacing, lectures, and deadlines.
English Instructor Danville Community College, South Boston, VA, Fall 2011
English 05: Designed lectures and activities to help students struggling to meet language arts requirements for
admission to regular college courses.
Lesson Planning
Designed weekly lesson plans, for 90 minute blocks, incorporating the VA SOLs and local curriculum objectives.
Differentiated instruction and activities to address multiple skill levels, while providing challenging objectives to encourage academic progress.
Created original materials (quizzes, tests, projects) designed for the specific needs and interests of students.
Shaped and revised lessons to correspond with student comprehension and progress.
Researched and updated materials each semester to provide engaging lectures and instructional materials.
Used laptops in the classroom to closely monitor students’ use of the internet during research and to allow opportunities to work with MS
Word for writing essays.
Collaborated with librarians and other departments to prepare cross-curricular activities in order to differentiate instruction for various learning
styles and SOL objectives.
Collaborated with Special Education teachers and aides to ensure proper interpretation and implementation of IEPs, 504s, and other
accommodations.
Classroom Management
Prepared a studied seating chart allowing students to feel comfortable while reducing distractions.
Acknowledged difficult behavior and dealt with students individually, rarely resorting to disciplinary notices.
Allowed student input in creating rules, encouraging students to participate in the classroom community.
Provided an atmosphere of acceptance and open discussion.

2. Annette L. Woolard
Cell: (434) 572-1392 • annettewoolard@gmail.com
Special Projects
Updated and implemented research projects for the ninth grade curriculum: The Renaissance: What did Romeo and Juliet do all day?; Animal
Farm: What’s Communism Got to do With It?
Designed a Poetry Alive unit, incorporating activities and ideas acquired through professional development.
Professional Development
2001-2013 Served on the 9th grade transition team, which provided orientation and acclimation activities for freshmen.
Spring 2013 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS):Chaired the School Environment committee responsible for
documenting deficiencies and achievements in the school safety plan.
2003-2007, 2012 Principal’s Advisory Committee: Acted as planning block representative. Discussed current issues and made necessary
adjustments to policy and procedure.
2002-2004, 2010 Local Writing AssessmentTeam: Metwith four other English Department members for one day in the summer to read and
score a selection of student essays in order to assess general strengths and weaknesses of 9th and 10th grade students’
writing skills in preparation for the VA SOL EOC writing exam that students would take in 11th grade.
2007 Dictionary Adoption Team: Developed a rubric for choosing new dictionaries.
Fall 2006 SACS: Chaired the Curriculum Development team responsible for documenting individual department strategies for
meeting curriculum standards. Composed a narrative for the School Improvement Plan, submitted to SACS as evidence of
meeting Annual Yearly Progress goals.
2005-2006 Curriculum team leader for 9th grade College Preparatory English: Scheduled team meetings every four and half weeks to
update and revise pacing guide.
Summer 2005 Created Curriculum Pacing Guide for 9th Grade College Preparatory English. Revised pacing guide to correlate with new
textbooks.
Spring 2005 Served on the textbook adoption team. Read and rated textbooks and ancillary materials for 9th grade English. Metevery
two weeks and communicated regularly with department members to ensure appropriate textbook choices for each grade
and skill level.
2004 Completed “The Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention” Training.
2003 English Curriculum Development Team: Updated English pacing guides to correlate with revised VA SOLs.
2003 “Ninth Grade: The MakeIt Or Break It Year” Attended a seminar designed to help teachers better understand the nature
and needs of ninth graders transitioning into high school.
2002,2003 English SOL Summer Remediation: Designed a two-week remediation course for 11th graders needing to pass the
expedited English SOL exam.
2002 “Project Graduation” Designed a remediation course for seniors needing to pass the expedited English SOL exam to meet
graduation requirements.
Personal Interests
1986-1993 Halifax County Little Theater: Cast in leading roles for stage performances. Volunteered to work on various committees of
2000-2012 the production team.
2000-2012 The Prizery, Cultural and Performing Arts Center: Wrote feature articles for cultural events, published in local and regional
newspapers and magazines.

3. Annette L. Woolard
Cell: (434) 572-1392 • annettewoolard@gmail.com
Professional References
Robert“Frosty” Owens,Supervisor for SecondaryEducation
1030MaryBethuneStreet
Halifax,VA 24558
(434)476-2171
fowens@halifax.k12.va.us
Joe Gasperini, Former School Board Member
Brin Financial Corporation
220 Paradise Lane
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4544
joe@brinfinancial.com
Amy Midkiff, Teacher
1 High School Circle
P.O. Box 310
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 579-3282
amidkiff@halifax.k12.va.us
Personal References
GinnyHenderson
1 High School Circle
P.O. Box 310
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 579-0441
vhenderson@halifax.k12.va.us
Allyn Beth Motley
1010 Third Street
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 272-8080
amotley@halifax.k12.va.us
Jennifer Mayer, PMP
R&D, Global Drug SupplyManagement
Dept. R43E, AP9A LL
1 North Waukegan Road
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 937-7509
jennifer.mayer@abbvie.com