Amanda Pyne
11115 N Lewis Ave,MO
Summary
Dedicated educator with a track record of fostering student achievement and growth within the North Kansas City School District. Leveraging skills in lesson planning and classroom management, alongside a strong ability to communicate effectively with parents and collaborate with peers. Demonstrated success in enhancing student engagement and academic performance through innovative teaching strategies and a commitment to professional development.
Experienced with developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles. Utilizes creative instructional strategies to engage students and foster love for literature and writing. Knowledge of classroom management techniques that promote respectful and productive learning environment.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Dedicated Teacher offering eight years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
North Kansas City School District
08.2022 - Current
- Communicated with parents regularly through newsletters, conferences, and progress reports to keep them informed about their child''s academic performance and achievements.
- Utilized formative assessments regularly, allowing for targeted instruction based on individual student progress.
- Improved student reading and writing skills by providing personalized feedback.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent reinforcement of expectations, promoting a respectful learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering a sense of community among students.
- Developed interactive lesson plans incorporating multimedia content to enhance student engagement in the learning process.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, catering to diverse learning styles and needs of students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enhancing cross-curricular connections for students.
- Aligned curriculum with state standards, ensuring that lessons were both engaging and met required benchmarks for success.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
North Kansas City School District
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
- Boosted student engagement by creating a positive classroom environment that fostered collaboration and respect.
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and real-life connections, promoting critical thinking skills.
- Provided personalized feedback on assignments, enabling students to improve their understanding and performance in key subject areas.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, enhancing instructional techniques accordingly.
- Improved student reading comprehension through targeted literacy strategies and guided practice sessions.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials, catering to individual learning styles.
- Implemented effective assessment strategies for ongoing monitoring of student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to support success.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, reading and writing.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
K-5 Elementary Academy Teacher
North Kansas City School Dirstrict
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Taught various subjects to promote a comprehensive educational experience.
- Created supportive classroom atmosphere for nurturing student growth.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Increased academic achievement by implementing targeted intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues for developing interdisciplinary lesson plans.
- Supported students with individualized attention to address unique learning needs.
- Fostered positive classroom culture, promoting respect and inclusivity.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership K-12
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO05-2025
Master of Arts - Reading
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO12-2013
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Parent-teacher communication
- Peer collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Problem-solving skills
- Professional development
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Student evaluation
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson planning
- Lesson plan implementation
Timeline
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
North Kansas City School District
08.2022 - Current
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
North Kansas City School District
08.2017 - 05.2020
K-5 Elementary Academy Teacher
North Kansas City School Dirstrict
08.2015 - 05.2017
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership K-12
University of Central Missouri
Master of Arts - Reading
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Missouri Western State University
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