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Amber Kirby

Greenbrier,TN

Summary

Dedicated and responsive level 5 educator with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as a role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Greenbrier Middle School
Greenbrier, TN
08.2024 - Current
  • Encouraged collaboration among students through group activities and projects.
  • Incorporated diverse materials into lessons to engage all learners.
  • Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an orderly learning environment.
  • Facilitated small group instruction based on student need levels or interests.
  • Maintained accurate records of grades, attendance, behavioral incidents.
  • Engaged parents in their child's educational journey by communicating frequently about their progress.
  • Created a safe, positive learning environment for students to foster their academic success.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to teach 6th grade English and Language Arts curriculum.
  • Assessed student progress using various methods such as quizzes, tests, and other forms of assessment.

Children's Pastor

LifeCenter Church
Cross Plains, TN
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Interacted with parents and guardians of children participating in services, classes, and events to build strong relationships and expand church membership.
  • Attended meetings to discuss program direction, finances, and other information.
  • Assigned responsibilities and tasks to volunteers and staff members.
  • Carried out administrative responsibilities for children's ministry.
  • Oversaw annual vacation bible school activities.
  • Scheduled rooms or other spaces for special events.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents, or inactive church members.
  • Instructed and guided children converting to new faith.

Response to Intervention Coordinator

Cheatham Park Elementary School
Springfield, TN
06.2018 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for all Intervention that occurs throughout the school day
  • Schedule groups, write curriculum, train teachers and staff on scientific-based strategies based on classroom data, placement test students, screen for dyslexia, complete paperwork, create and present data to staff and hold data meetings
  • Welcome administration, teachers, and assistants, addressing needs with accurate information and support
  • Communicate quickly and effectively to students, administrators, parents, and various other personnel as needed
  • Complete small group evaluations to identify deficiencies and recommend improvement strategies
  • Differentiate instruction according to student skill level
  • Build and strengthen positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
  • Create and enforce child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
  • Work outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions
  • Utilize behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning
  • Design individualized curricula for academically underachieving students
  • Collaborate with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
  • Work with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts
  • Communicate objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents
  • Coach new teachers on school guidelines to decrease training time and increase teacher success
  • Evaluate and improve classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences

Teacher

ELA/S.S, Cheatham Park Elementary
Springfield, TN
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Planned, taught and assessed a variety of standards and objectives in both core subjects
  • Communicated quickly and effectively to students, administrators, parents, and various other personnel as needed
  • Facilitated meetings with my team, and other reading teachers throughout the building
  • Fostered relationships with students of all backgrounds
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance
  • Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions
  • Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads, and computers to address common core goals
  • Worked one-on-one with at-risk students on core subjects
  • Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions

Teacher

ELA/S.S, Coopertown Middle School
Springfield, TN
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
  • Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks
  • Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads, and computers to address common core goals
  • Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning
  • Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression
  • Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
  • Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
05.2015

Skills

  • MS Office Suite
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Professional Networking
  • Project Coordination
  • Staff Supervision
  • Scheduling and Calendar Management
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Team Leadership
  • Leadership Development

Certification

  • (442) Educational Leadership Pre-K-12
  • (499-Professional) Elementary Education K-5
  • Micro-credential Mentoring and Coaching

Accomplishments

  • Lead of the Leadership Team
  • Outstanding Achievement in Reading Fluency for the semester
  • Outstanding Achievement for Reading Comprehension and Fluency for the Year
  • Level 5 educator

Additional Information

  • Support Team Coordinator
  • After-School Coordinator
  • Attend all RTI portions of Academic Coach Meetings
  • Go Math training with the creator of the curriculum
  • Early Literacy Training with the state of TN
  • 6 years of PD training

Timeline

6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Greenbrier Middle School
08.2024 - Current

Children's Pastor

LifeCenter Church
01.2023 - 03.2024

Response to Intervention Coordinator

Cheatham Park Elementary School
06.2018 - 12.2022

Teacher

ELA/S.S, Cheatham Park Elementary
06.2017 - 06.2018

Teacher

ELA/S.S, Coopertown Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2017

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Trevecca Nazarene University

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Tennessee Technological University

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