Donna L. Confere is a middle school English and history teacher seeking employment. She has a BA in History and Government from West Virginia Institute of Technology, a MAT from Marshall University, and TESOL and Gifted endorsements from Furman University and University of Virginia. She has over 15 years of teaching experience in Virginia and South Carolina middle schools, teaching subjects such as English, history, civics, and psychology. She has received awards for her teaching and been involved in various professional organizations. References and portfolio are available upon request.

1. Donna L. Confere
3500 Pelham Road Apt 148
Greenville, SC 29615
(276) 781-6967
EDUCATION
Furman University 2014-2015
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Endorsement:
 Content Modifications for English Language Learners
 Teaching English Language Learners
 Reading and Writing for English Language Learners
 Sociolinguistics for English Language Learners
 Practicum: Principles and Strategies for Teaching English
Language Learners
University of Virginia 2011-2012
Gifted Endorsement:
 Introduction to the Gifted
 Differentiation of Instruction
 Strategies for Gifted Education
 Introduction to Curriculum for the Gifted
Radford University 2005-2011
MS Educational Leadership (incomplete at this time)
Completed courses:
 Introduction to School Administration
 Technology for School Administrators
 Organization and Management of Public Schools
 Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction
West Virginia University 2001
Special Topics: AP US Government

2. Virginia Commonwealth University 2000
Special Topics: Teaching About Conflict in East Asia and Africa
Marshall University
MAT Master of Arts in Teaching 1997-1999
West Virginia Institute of Technology 1991-1995
BA History and Government
Summa cum Laude
EMPLOYMENT
Greenville County Schools 2012-present
Northwood Middle School
 Seventh Grade English Language Arts Strategies (grade level)
 Seventh Grade English Language Arts Studies (advanced level)
 English Literature
 World History 1400 to the Present
 Sixth Grade English Language Arts Studies (advanced level)
 Yearbook Sponsor
Washington County Public Schools 2004-2012
E B Stanley Middle School
 Seventh Grade Language Arts Instructor
 Civics and Economics Instructor
 Gifted and Talented Coordinator
 Student Council Sponsor
 Relay for Life Team Sponsor
Oak Hill Academy 1999-2004
 Advanced Placement United State Government instructor
 Virginia and United States Government instructor
 Psychology instructor
 World History instructor
 World Geography instructor
 Student Government Association sponsor

3. AWARDS AND HONORS
 Teacher fellow, Virginia Center for Teaching International Studies at
Virginia Commonwealth University, 2000
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
 Member, Greenville County International Reading Association
 Member, Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS)
2002-2004
 Member, Parent Teacher Association
 Member, Southwest Virginia Reading Council
 Coordinator, Project Citizen in Ninth Congressional District
PRESENTATIONS
 Making Cultural Connections Count: Language, Literacy and
Learning, Greenville County International Reading Association Mini-
Conference, February 12, 2015 at Brook Glenn Elementary, Taylors
SC
 The use of Project Citizen in the middle school classroom, Virginia
Middle School Association Region VII conference, March 2011
 Teaching about Africa, with Jeff Richardson, at Oak Hill Academy
Spring 2001
SKILLS
 Use of differentiated instruction and understanding by design in the
classroom
 Developed language arts, civics, and science units based on the
integrated curriculum model of William and Mary College
 Use of the parallel curriculum model to enhance learning for gifted
students
 Use of portfolio evaluation for students identified for special education
and gifted education services.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
One dog, Hadassah

4. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Running, hiking, zip lining, kayaking, dog obedience and agility, classical and sacred
piano, reading and discussion, Relay for Life, Kiwanis Club, French language and travel
REFERENCES
1. Mr. Treva Lee
Principal, Northwood Middle School
Greenville County Public Schools
710 Ikes Road
Taylors SC 29687
(864) 355-7000
tlee@greenville.k12.sc.us
2. Mr. Randy Hawkins
Administrative Assistant, Northwood Middle School
Greenville County Public Schools
710 Ikes Road
Taylors SC 29687
(864) 355-7000
rshawkin@greenville.k12.sc.us
3. Mr. Richard Griffin
Former Principal, Northwood Middle School
Greenville County Public Schools
122 Creek Crossing Way
Greer, SC 29651
(864) 884-0112
rlg4952@yahoo.com
PORTFOLIO
Both electronic and printed copies of my portfolio of teaching experiences in Virginia are
available upon request. My Pas-T portfolio of teaching experiences in South Carolina is available
in printed form, as well.