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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
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
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
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 LeePrincipal, Northwood Middle SchoolGreenville County Public Schools710 Ikes RoadTaylors SC 29687(864) [email protected]
2. Mr. Randy HawkinsAdministrative Assistant, Northwood Middle SchoolGreenville County Public Schools710 Ikes RoadTaylors SC 29687(864) [email protected]
3. Mr. Richard GriffinFormer Principal, Northwood Middle SchoolGreenville County Public Schools122 Creek Crossing WayGreer, SC 29651(864) [email protected]
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.