Amber Orrel
Annandale
Summary
Seasoned educator, adept in crafting engaging, hands-on curricula that foster student interest and learning. Excels in parent-teacher communication and creative teaching strategies, significantly enhancing student and parent engagement. Demonstrates exceptional patience, empathy, and a commitment to child safety, ensuring a positive and secure learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Beth El Congregation
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated collaborative projects that fostered creativity and teamwork among students.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning
- Created art projects for 4th - 7th graders
- Aided other teachers in finding project ideas for their classrooms and helped execute them
K-8 Substitute Teacher
Gesher Jewish Day School
05.2024 - Current
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement class presentations
- Implemented lesson plans to facilitate student learning across diverse subjects and grade levels
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for all students
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing rules of conduct and discipline procedures
- Supervised students during recess, break times and dismissal periods to prevent injuries and fights
- Led or moderated classroom discussions and guided exploratory thought
Preschool Teacher
Beth El Preschool
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Kindergarten Sunday School Teacher
Beth El Congregation
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Designed projects that allowed students to demonstrate their knowledge in creative ways
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Collaborated with other instructors to ensure effective delivery of lesson content
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff members
Swim Instructor
Big Blue Swim School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups ages 3-12
- Participated in staff training sessions to continually improve teaching and safety skills
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons session
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance
- Supervised class participants and enforced safety rules and regulations to prevent injury
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2027
High School Diploma -
W.T. Woodson High School
Fairfax05-2022
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication and collaboration
- Patience and empathy
- Child safety procedures
- Arts and crafts
- Creative teaching strategies
- Positive reinforcement
- Age-appropriate activities
- Lesson planning
- Public speaking
- Patience and tolerance
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Art Teacher
Beth El Congregation
09.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Sunday School Teacher
Beth El Congregation
09.2024 - 05.2025
K-8 Substitute Teacher
Gesher Jewish Day School
05.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Beth El Preschool
05.2023 - 08.2025
Swim Instructor
Big Blue Swim School
01.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
W.T. Woodson High School
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
George Mason University