AMBER MENDIS
Copiague,USA
Summary
Teaching professional with proven ability to create stimulating and supportive classroom atmosphere. Known for crafting engaging lesson plans and fostering love for learning among students. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and consistently focused on achieving educational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Elementary School Teacher
South Huntington Union Free School District – Birchwood Intermediate School
01.2022 - Current
- Deliver engaging lessons in core subjects (math, reading, science, social studies)
- Develop and implement differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs
- Manage classroom behavior and foster a positive learning environment
- Assess student progress and communicate with parents/guardians
- Analyze student data to drive instruction
4th Grade Elementary School Teacher
National Heritage Academy – Riverton Street Charter School
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Lead 4th-grade English Language Arts teacher
- Created lesson plans and learning objectives based on NYS Common Core Learning Standards
- Differentiated instruction and activities based on student skill level and ability
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to enhance learning
- Utilized various teaching methods, including workshop model and team teaching
- Provided small group instruction based on student proficiency levels
- Designed and implemented a variety of assessments to measure student understanding
- Analyzed and tracked student assessment results to guide future instruction
- Collaborated with staff to design activities and enhance student engagement
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, and school administrators
- Led parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and behavioral performance
- Fostered a respectful and friendly classroom environment with clear learning expectations and rules
- Led professional development sessions on integrating new tools into the classroom
Manager of Size Analytics
Macy’s Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Executed location-specific size strategies through in-depth analysis and store profile creation for Women’s wear departments
- Collaborated with planning and merchant partners to support size strategies, increase flexibility in vendor shipping, and meet department-specific needs
- Trained and developed new team members
Manager of Merchant Technology
Macy’s Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Managed a team of 5 Merchant Assistants
- Supported Womenswear merchant teams with reporting, purchase order management, price changes, vendor returns, and advertising
- Trained new hires on systems and reporting
Assistant Manager of Merchant Support
Bloomingdale’s
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Trained and developed 36 Merchant Clericals on retail systems
- Assisted in managing administrative and performance issues between merchants and clericals
- Maintained and updated merchant support documentation, policies, and procedures
- Compiled and analyzed statistical workload reports
- Managed 2 Merchant Clerical Supervisors
Education
Post Master’s Advanced Certificate - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY01.2025
Master of Arts - Teaching
The City University of New York – Queens College
Flushing, NY01.2016
B.S. - Direct Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY01.2002
Skills
- Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
- Differentiated instruction and data-driven instruction
- Expertise in integrating technology into the classroom
- Team collaboration and leadership experience
- Conflict resolution
Certification
New York State Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Professional Certificate
Affiliations
- Kappa Delta Pi
Timeline
5th Grade Elementary School Teacher
South Huntington Union Free School District – Birchwood Intermediate School
01.2022 - Current
4th Grade Elementary School Teacher
National Heritage Academy – Riverton Street Charter School
01.2016 - 01.2022
Manager of Size Analytics
Macy’s Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2016
Manager of Merchant Technology
Macy’s Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
Assistant Manager of Merchant Support
Bloomingdale’s
01.2002 - 01.2006
Master of Arts - Teaching
The City University of New York – Queens College
B.S. - Direct Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology
Post Master’s Advanced Certificate - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Molloy University
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