Amber Jenkins
Charlotte,NC
Summary
A highly resourceful, flexible, innovative, enthusiastic individual with considerable knowledge regarding teaching and administrative skills. A quick learner who can absorb new ideas. An exceptionally resourceful, flexible, and innovative individual with extensive knowledge of teaching and administrative skills. A quick learner who can absorb new ideas and handle complex tasks with ease. Highly organized, an excellent team player, and works proactively in a complex and busy environment. Skillful in coordinating, planning, and organizing various activities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Mallard Creek Stem Academy
01.2023 - Current
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Movement Charter School
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Oversee the academic, emotional, and social development of students
- Develop lesson plans and teach the NC Standard Course of Study
- Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment
- Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning 5
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
5th Grade Teacher
Invest Collegiate Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Instruct and oversee the emotional and social development of students
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Implement instructional programs, organize activities and report to parents
- Met with parents to discuss progress and suggest ways to promote learning and development.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Lead Teacher
The Goddard Preschool
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Knowledge of NC Child Care Laws and Sanitation Regulations
- Receives feedback and applies training as well as key learning to improve job performance
- Able to effectively implement curriculum and create activities that are fun and educational
- Maintaining all classroom forms including but not limited to daily and monthly attendance reports
- Always Maintain a healthy and safe environment and supervision of the classroom
Lead Teacher
Genesis One Full Day Preschool
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Implement activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth
- Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2018
Skills
- Creativity and Flexibility Strong Leadership Skills
- Conflict Resolution Motivated and disciplined
- Dependable Written & Verbal Skills
- Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Curriculum Development
- Collaborative Teaching
- Project-based learning
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Recordkeeping skills
- Group leadership
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
CPR/First Aid
January 2018 to Present
Timeline
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Mallard Creek Stem Academy
01.2023 - Current
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Movement Charter School
08.2019 - 10.2022
5th Grade Teacher
Invest Collegiate Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Lead Teacher
The Goddard Preschool
05.2018 - 08.2018
Lead Teacher
Genesis One Full Day Preschool
01.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
CPR/First Aid
January 2018 to Present
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