Amber Brown
Newberry,FL
Summary
Accomplished education teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Upbeat individual devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Enthusiast and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Riverside School District #2
Phoenix, AZ
09.2014 - 05.2022
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Grade Level Chair leading my grade level teachers in lesson planning, curriculum and instruction.
- Program Coordinator and Student Council Advisor, handled the finances for student council, planned and executed all fundraisers for the school, overlooked programs (i.e. field trips, on campus programs).
- Fill in Principal, when our principal was away for the day.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 09.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL 08.2011 - 12.2013
Skills
Standardized tests
Behavioral improvements
Elementary education
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Drive, Slides, Meets, Teams, SharePoint
Student Testing
Technology integration
Classroom management
Activity Planning
Organizational skills
Problem-solving skills
Child development
Group and individual instruction
Relationship building
Team collaboration
Time management
Lesson Planning
Differentiated instruction
Curriculum selection
Timeline
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
09.2017 - 10.2019
Elementary School Teacher
Riverside School District #2
09.2014 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
08.2011 - 12.2013