Amber Anderson
Phyllis,KY
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Pike County Board of Education, excelling in differentiated instruction and curriculum development. Leveraged critical thinking and classroom management to enhance student engagement and achievement. Known for fostering collaborative learning environments and achieving significant improvements in student assessment outcomes. Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations. Knowledgeable Teacher with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Pike County Board Of Education
08.2018 - Current
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Teacher
Lexington Roman Catholic Diocese
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY12-2007
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Growth Mindset
- Collaborative learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student assessment
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
- Employed Kagan Structures and techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Curriculum Implementation - Developed reading, language arts curriculum for teachers throughout the county to use in this course of study adopted by the Pike Co. Board of Education.
Certification
- Elementary Education Certificate - KY Department of Education.
Timeline
Teacher
Pike County Board Of Education
08.2018 - Current
Teacher
Lexington Roman Catholic Diocese
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Elementary Education Certificate - KY Department of Education.
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Morehead State University
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