Whitney Little

ADDRESS 7F-2, No. 282, Hsin-Chuan 1st Road Tzuo-Ying District, Kaohsiung City, ROC 813

E-MAIL whitney.little0704@gmail.com PHONE 8660975783237 WEBSITE http://whitneylittle.weebly.com/ SKYPE ID wwallace0704

Professional Experience
Kaohsiung American School August 2011-Present
Middle School Athletic Director, Middle School Health and Physical Education, 9th Grade English, Global Studies Coached girls varsity volleyball and soccer strengthening the athletic department and developing healthy and well-rounded students. Developed set procedures within the Athletic Department improving the structure and setting higher standards for the students and coaches. Spearheaded the formation of the middle school health curriculum creating appropriate vertical alignment within the department. Initiated a high school elective, Global Studies, providing students with the opportunity to research and discuss current global issues around the world. Designed and produced comprehensive lesson plans, which incorporated multiple learning styles, developed unit projects to enhance curriculum while facilitating students creating world connections. Collaborated with team members to integrate curriculum across studies for a holistic learning experience. Advised multiple student run clubs including High School Student Council, Global Issues Network, and Middle School Model United Nations therefore allowing students the opportunity to showcase passion and strengths.

Endeavor Charter School

7 and 8 grade Social Studies, 6 grade Language Arts and Math
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August 2008June 2011

Coached girls and boys soccer and girl basketball instilling confidence and providing encouragement while motivating students to achieve goals. Representative on the school leadership committee collaborating with administration, facility and parents to improve functions within the school along with setting procedures for a successful future. Initiated multiple student learning opportunities outside of the classroom including NASA space camp, 8th grade graduation trip, and the presidential inauguration. Conceptualized and implemented a track out program for students which fostered creative thinking and social development.

West Millbrook Middle School

6 grade Language Arts and Social Studies
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August 2006-June 2008

Established a learning environment which met and enhanced the childrens needs of intellectual, emotional and social growth in a class of 30+ students Supervisor for Yearbook club promoting the use of technology and developing teamwork.

Education
University of North Carolina: Greensboro Masters of Arts with a concentration in Liberal Studies North Carolina State University Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education: Language Arts and Social Studies

Certifications
State of North Carolina Standard II teaching license: Language Arts and Social Studies grades 6-9 North Carolina Teaching Fellow IB Language A: Literature MYP Physical Education First Aid and CPR COETAIL Certificate in Educational Technology and Information Literacy (in progress) http://www.coetail.com/whitneylittle/

References
Dr. Thomas Farrell- Superintendent, Kaohsiung American School e-mail: tfarrell@kas.kh.edu.tw phone: 886-7-583-0112 Mr. Gerry Derry- Elementary and Middle School Principal, Kaohsiung American School e-mail: gdery@kas.kh.edu.tw Mr. Ken Su- High School Athletic Director, Kaohsiung American School e-mail: ksu@kas.kh.edu.tw Dr. Philip Leigh- English Department Chair and Professional Development Coordinator e-mail: pleigh@kas.kh.edu.tw