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Amber McGovern

Richmond

Summary

Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 7 years of experience. Passionate about educating children from early childhood to fifth grade using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom activities for various abilities and learning styles and maintaining open communication with students, parents, colleagues, and administration. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Fort Bend ISD
08.2020 - Current
  • Evaluate academic skills of each student through observation, verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests to implement a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Promote effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
  • Encourage students to take ownership of their learning and academic success.
  • Produce engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Monitor student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.

PRE-K 3 TEACHER

Sacred Heart MDO and Preschool
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Develop age appropriate lesson plans and differentiate activities based on individual needs
  • Communicate with parents on a daily basis regarding student development, progress, and general aspects of their day
  • Collaborate with co-teacher to deliver lessons, establish routines and behavior management procedures, and ensure smooth transitions throughout the day

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Sacred Heart MDO and Preschool
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Coordinate with teachers of record for each class to deliver lessons upon the teachers' absences
  • Follow guidelines of teacher and school to keep consistency in routines and procedures for students
  • Establish trust with students at a rapid pace to provide comfort in the absence of their regular teacher

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Marketing

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2006

Skills

  • ESL Certification
  • Member of PBIS Committee
  • Safety Patrol Club Sponsor
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Lesson planning
  • Technology integration

Accomplishments

Recipient of the 2023-2024 Equity and Access Award for dedication to providing equitable learning opportunities for emergent bilingual students.

Certification

  • Core Subjects EC - 6
  • ESL Supplemental K-12

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Fort Bend ISD
08.2020 - Current

PRE-K 3 TEACHER

Sacred Heart MDO and Preschool
08.2018 - 03.2020

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Sacred Heart MDO and Preschool
10.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Marketing

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY