Alexis Amato
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Energetic and goal-driven instructor with excellent education experience and solid work experience who is dedicated to helping each student reach their highest potential, regardless of their academic capabilities and challenges. Excels in assessing students’ individual goals, needs, interests, and learning styles to develop a well-rounded educational program.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Day Kindergarten Teacher
Greater Works Christian School
Monroeville , PA
2022.08 - Current
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted a positive learning environment using collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Collaborated with families, inviting them into the classroom and maintaining consistent, effective communication.
- Observed students' level of mastery and kept detailed records of progress throughout the school year.
Half-Day Kindergarten
Extended Day Services
Plum , PA
2021.08 - 2022.05
- Taught social skills, academic concepts, and how to follow a schedule and comply with rules in individual and group settings to prepare for first grade.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons that addressed all learning styles and ensured child engagement.
- Informal and formal assessment methods were used to observe and evaluate student performance.
- Arranged small group learning stations based on educational themes to address a variety of learning.
Long-Term Substitute for Kindergarten
Maxwell Elementary School
Hempfield
2020.10 - 2021.06
- Adapted and created content for both in-person and online learning, ensuring the educational needs of 15 students were met during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic.
- Cultivated and presented lessons in alignment with the PA Common Core Learning Standards to support young scholars' healthy cognitive, social, and emotional development.
- Prepared reports and met with parents quarterly to discuss their child's progress in the classroom.
- Personalized instruction to cater to each student's unique abilities and skill level, fostering an environment conducive to their academic growth.
- Implemented clear and concise ground rules in the classroom, emphasizing respect and personal responsibility, to ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students.
- Applied Responsive Classroom practices to establish a culture of positive and healthy learning.
- Dedicated time after classroom hours to making phone calls to parents, tutoring students, and volunteering with kindergarten orientation.
- Created a faculty training session on utilizing and navigating the Education Galaxy online learning program.
Building Substitute
2019.08 - 2020.10
- Provided instruction in place of absent teachers, following lesson plans and instructions for classroom management.
- Aided a young student with a learning disability by providing additional assistance on assignments or concepts taught in class.
- Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class rules.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet the needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
Summer Camp Director
Sampson Family YMCA
Plum , PA
2014.06 - 2020.08
- Coached and supervised six staff members, working as a total system with the camper's best interest in mind.
- Enhanced camper experience by developing and implementing diverse and engaging programs for various age groups.
- Ensured camper safety through diligent supervision, risk management procedures, and adherence to established protocols.
- Addressed any issues or concerns raised by parents professionally and efficiently, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA2021-05
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA2019-05
Skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Common Core
- Parent Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Full Day Kindergarten Teacher
Greater Works Christian School
2022.08 - Current
Half-Day Kindergarten
Extended Day Services
2021.08 - 2022.05
Long-Term Substitute for Kindergarten
Maxwell Elementary School
2020.10 - 2021.06
Building Substitute
2019.08 - 2020.10
Summer Camp Director
Sampson Family YMCA
2014.06 - 2020.08
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Saint Vincent College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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