Amber Kott
Temecula,CA
Summary
Dynamic Educator with a proven track record in differentiated instruction and classroom management, honed across roles within Temecula Valley Unified School District and other institutions. Expert in leveraging parent interaction and individual student needs to enhance student achievement, consistently developing innovative lesson plans that cater to diverse learning needs. Skilled in special education, ensuring students meet their academic goals annually.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Temecula Valley Unified School District
01.2015 - Current
- Taught in general education, mild-moderate, and moderate-severe educational settings in elementary and middle school during my employment with TVUSD.
- Responsible for all components of the IEP process and maintaining compliant student records for caseloads of up to 28 students.
- Worked with a diverse population of students in elementary and middle school to support educational success, learning and achievement.
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development, and growth.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and meet individual goals.
- Assessed student performance and utilized feedback to increase educational program success.
Educator
Victor Elementary School District
08.2007 - 12.2014
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- 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.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education
Moderate-Severe Education Specialist Credential - Education
Azusa Pacific University
Victorville, CA2011
Master of Arts - Education
Azusa Pacific University
Victorville, CA2007
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Azusa Pacific University
Victorville, CA2007
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA2005
Skills
- Special Education
- General Education
- Developing and maintaining IEPs and student records to ensure compliance
- Facilitating effective IEP meetings
- Providing Professional Development
- Mentoring and supporting educators
- Classroom Management
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Participant in site and district level leadership opportunities
Timeline
Educator
Temecula Valley Unified School District
01.2015 - Current
Educator
Victor Elementary School District
08.2007 - 12.2014
Moderate-Severe Education Specialist Credential - Education
Azusa Pacific University
Master of Arts - Education
Azusa Pacific University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - San Bernardino
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