My Professional Teaching Experience

2010-Present: Professional Academic Tutor, Contract ESL teacher, Freelance Writer and Editor

2009-2010: English as a Second Language Teacher, Southridge High School, Beaverton, OR

2008-2009: Literacy Coach & Reading Specialist, Southridge High School, Beaverton, OR

2006-2008: 4th Grade Bilingual Teacher, Dos Mundos Elementary School, Hood River, OR

2004-2006: 8th Grade Reading & English as a Second Language Teacher, Wy'east Middle School, Hood River, OR

2001-2003: Expressive Language Arts Teacher, Landmark High School, Prides Crossing, MA

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My Educational Background

University of Oregon, Eugene, OR (2003-2004) Graduate Studies

·         Oregon Teacher Licensure, Endorsement areas in Language Arts, ESL, Multiple Subjects

·         Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership, Cumulative average: A

Amherst College, Amherst, MA (1997-2001) Bachelor of Arts Degree

·         Double Major in English and Spanish, Magna Cum Laude

George Fox University, Newberg, OR (2008-2009)

·         Early Childhood & Elementary License, Cumulative average: A

Portland State University, Portland, OR (2006-2007)

·         Reading Specialist Endorsement, Cumulative average: A

University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (Fall 1999) Study Abroad

·         Studied Spanish literature, art and history, in Spanish, while living with a Spanish family

 Contact Hillary at hillarydames@gmail.com or at 541-380-1545 to set up a free, no-obligation meeting.