Amanda Porter
Elementary Educator, Grades 1-5, Content Leader, EL
Covington,LA
Summary
Intentional Content Leader focused on supporting educators' instructional toolbox through collaboration and guidance of Tier 1 curriculum and data analysis, in order to reach a common goal of student success. Exceptional skills in modifying various Tier 1 curricula and analyzing student data to design instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners. Certified in Science of Reading as well as EL instruction. Excited to continue to bring leadership, enthusiasm, and resilience to St. Tammany Parish School System.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
St Tammany Parish School Board, Alton Elementary
8 2022 - Current
- Served as Content Leader on campus. Redelivered ELA content in PLCs to teachers with various years of experience, completed student data inquiry cycles with teachers to modify instruction to support students' needs, analyzed DIBELS data with k-3 grades to design intervention and enrichment groups as well as target intervention skills for groups.
- Modified and implemented Guidebooks and The Writing Revolution to prepare students for state assessments and upcoming grade level standards.
- Served as a mentor for TAT teachers, providing guidance on curriculum planning, classroom management techniques, student data analysis, and effective teaching strategies.
- Member of School Advancement Team, thus analyzed school's data to determine strengths, weaknesses, and create school wide goals
<p>Second Grade Teacher </p> <p></p>
St. Tammany Parish School Board, Alton Elementary
8 2018 - 05.2022
- Modified and implemented multiple Tier 1 curricula, including ReadyGen, IRLA, and Eureka
- Administered DIBELS Next progress monitoring and benchmark assessments
- Teacher of the Year 2019-2020
- Collaborated with grade level for biweekly or monthly Professional Learning Communities to plan and modify tier one curricula
- Analyzed student data in order to drive instruction
- Planned and facilitated small group interventions and enrichment based upon student data
- Utilized computer based curriculum, such as Google Classroom, Amplify, Edulastic and Achieve3000 to analyze student performance and drive instruction
- Member of School Advancement Team, thus analyzed school's data to determine strengths, weaknesses, and create school wide goals
- Served several years on SAT developing strong understanding of process and resources to support teachers and students through process
- Organized and coordinated Girls on the Run program as Coach and Site Liaison
<p>ELA and EL Second Grade Teacher </p> <p></p>
Jefferson Parish Public School System, George Cox Elementary
12.2015 - 05.2018
- ELA and EL grade level chair
- Analyzed and implemented multiple Tier 1 curricula including Guidebooks, IReady, and Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts
- Led weekly grade level Professional Learning Communities meetings and conducted scholar studies to determine students' strengths and weaknesses
- Created data walls and analyzed student data in order to drive instruction
- Analyzed and modified curricula in order to differentiate strategies to deliver content area instruction, including creating new resources
- Administer ELPT and ELDA Assessments to ELs
- Modified curriculum for ELs in classroom using Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol instruction
- Built collaborative and inviting learning environment using cooperative learning strategies
- Developed flexibility and adaptability skills through teaching and learning in diverse setting
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 08.2012 - 12.2015
University of Holy Cross College
New Orleans, LA 05.2016 - 12.2017
Associate of Science -
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA 01.2009 - 05.2012
Skills
- ELA Content Leader
- DIBELS
- Science of Reading
- Project Read Phonology
- IRLA
- Guidebook
- The Writing Revolution
- Achieve 3000
Professional Development:
- Handwriting without Tears
- Classroom Management with Mark McCleod
- SIP Meetings
- Eureka
Planning & Instruction- Proficient in modifying and differentiating Tier1 curricula instruction to target student standards and support the diverse needs of all learners
Technology- Utilizes various modes of technology to deliver modified instruction, provide assessments, and analyze data Proficient in utilizing; Google Classroom, Amira, Amplify, Achieve3000, Commonlit, and Illuminate
Student Data Inquiry Cycle- Skillful in analyzing student data to identify students' strengths and weaknesses, provide student feedback, create interventions/enrichment to support students' growth
Interpersonal Skills- Positive disposition creates collaboration with others that enables us all to work towards a common goal
Resilience- Dedicated to my pedagogy and eager to take on major challenges with my flexibility and adaptability
References
- Schanette Hebert- Principal of Alton Elementary School, STPSB
P: (985)445-6018
E: schanette.hebert@stpsb.org
- Angelle Cagle- Reading Interventionist of Alton Elementary School, STPSB
P: (504)610-3514
E: angelle.cagle@stpsb.org
- Dawn Cole- Instructional Coach for Riverside Elementary School, STPSB
P: (601)9548068
E: dawn.cole@stpsb.org
Timeline
University of Holy Cross College
05.2016 - 12.2017
<p>ELA and EL Second Grade Teacher </p> <p></p>
Jefferson Parish Public School System, George Cox Elementary
12.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science -
University of New Orleans
08.2012 - 12.2015
Associate of Science -
Delgado Community College
01.2009 - 05.2012
Third Grade Teacher
St Tammany Parish School Board, Alton Elementary
8 2022 - Current
<p>Second Grade Teacher </p> <p></p>
St. Tammany Parish School Board, Alton Elementary
8 2018 - 05.2022
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