Amber Bishop
ANNARBOR
Summary
Experienced educator with a focus on staff training and curriculum design. Demonstrated success in improving literacy outcomes and delivering impactful professional development. Committed to fostering relationships and developing creative learning spaces.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Meeting Facilitator
Early College Alliance
ANNARBOR
08.2021 - Current
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently run staff meetings and professional development.
- Collaborated with administration and colleagues to create professional development that is engaging and relevant to staff.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on new tools and systems.
Reading Coordinator
Early College Alliance
Ypsilanti
08.2016 - Current
- Facilitated reading-focused classes to build essential skills for college readiness.
- Delivered professional development sessions on reading strategies to empower staff in enhancing classroom reading practices.
- Coordinated Accuplacer reading testing to assess and address students' proficiency levels.
- Applied insights from Accuplacer to assist colleagues in improving student support in curriculum and classroom environments.
History Teacher
Early College Alliance
ANNARBOR
01.2008 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated discussions on historical events and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Provided individualized support to students in understanding complex topics.
- Assessed student knowledge using oral presentations, written essays, projects or exams.
- Controlled classroom behavior through clearly established etiquette guidelines.
- Differentiated instruction for students with a wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Built lifelong learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
Education
Master in Reading
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 05.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts -
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 08.2003 - 06.2007
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Student needs assessment
- Literacy development
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Educational mentoring
- Staff training
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Faculty collaboration
- Relationship building
- Creative thinking
Accomplishments
- Celebration of Excellence Award Recipient
Publications and Presentations
Presenter, “Helping Early College Students to Develop Key Social Studies Inquiry Skills,” International Society for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Orlando, FL (2015).
Contributor, A Guide to Early College and Dual Enrollment Programs by Russell Olwell, 2nd Edition, Routledge, 2026.
Timeline
Staff Meeting Facilitator
Early College Alliance
08.2021 - Current
Reading Coordinator
Early College Alliance
08.2016 - Current
Master in Reading
Eastern Michigan University
05.2013 - 12.2015
History Teacher
Early College Alliance
01.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
Eastern Michigan University
08.2003 - 06.2007