Amber Leifeld
Fort Calhoun,Nebraska
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher knowledgeable about curriculum and testing practices for Kindergarten and First Grade instruction. Compassionate and hardworking with a flexible and fun approach to enhance engagement.
Motivated elementary educator over 10 years years of experience working with large groups of students, school faculty and staff to develop strong academic strengths and life skills.
Talented early childhood teacher with the ability to improve and build on social-emotional skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Teacher-Kindergarten
Fort Calhoun Community Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
- Promoted collaboration among students with group activities and peer review sessions, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Increased parent involvement in the educational process by maintaining open lines of communication and offering resources for home support.
General Education Teacher-1st Grade
Omaha Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
- Boosted literacy rates among struggling readers by incorporating targeted reading interventions into daily instruction.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated real-world examples, making content relatable to students'' lives.
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Educare Of Omaha-Kellom And Indian Hill
08.2010 - 08.2015
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lesson plans.
- Incorporated social-emotional learning techniques into daily routines, fostering healthy peer relationships and improved behavior among students.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in increased student comprehension and success.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, informative newsletters, and hosting family events.
- Established a safe and nurturing classroom environment where students felt comfortable taking risks and expressing themselves creatively.
- Built an inclusive classroom culture that embraced diversity and promoted respect for all individuals.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Concordia University
Seward, NE05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05.2009
Skills
- Grant Writing
- Training Program Development
- Student Support
- Progress Monitoring
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Lesson Planning
- Safety Awareness
Timeline
General Education Teacher-Kindergarten
Fort Calhoun Community Schools
08.2019 - Current
General Education Teacher-1st Grade
Omaha Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2019
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Educare Of Omaha-Kellom And Indian Hill
08.2010 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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