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Amber Price

Cedaredge,CO

Summary

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Montrose County School District
08.2018 - Current

2018 - Present

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Teacher

  • Co-Taught Intro to Reading/Writing/Communication, Wilderness Survival Skills, Earth Science, Algebra 1, Intro to Psychology, Biology, American Government, World Geography, U.S. History
  • Assessed and schedule Newcomer's to the the United States
  • Empowered students to strive towards their individual goals
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.


Mountain Bike Coach

National Interscholastic Cycling Association
01.2018 - 05.2022
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
  • Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
  • Analyzed client feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.

Professional Athlete

Self-Employed
01.2010 - 05.2021
  • Elite UCI Downhill Mountain Bike Racer
  • Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches, and international race organizers and sponsors using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
  • Managed time effectively while traveling, training, and teaching
  • Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time
  • Trained extensively and observed proper nutrition for weeks leading up to international-level fitness competitions.

Teacher

Delta County School District
08.2016 - 05.2018

Teacher - Middle School English Language Arts & Drama

  • Destination Imagination Coach, took students to state competition
  • Taught American Literature


Teacher - Gifted & Talented Coordinator & ESL

Westminster Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2016
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

Teacher - Elementary

Clear Creek County School District
08.2009 - 08.2012
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.

Teacher - Multilingual Elementary

Global Leadership Academy
11.2007 - 06.2009
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Teacher

Boulder Lutheran School
01.2006 - 11.2007
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

High School Teacher - Lookout Mountain Detention

Student Teacher
08.2005 - 01.2006
  • Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs
  • Taught English to Incarcerated Youth 14 - 21 years old

Education

Master of Arts - Liberal Studies - Creative Writing

University of Denver
Denver, CO
06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - American Literature

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06.1998

Skills

  • Technology Integration
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Google Classroom
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
  • Colorado State Teaching Credential Endorsements

    - Linguistically Diverse

    - Gifted and Talented

    - English Language

    - Social Studies

  • ESL- English As Second Language

Hobbies

I enjoy the outdoors and being in nature via riding dirt bikes, hiking, cycling, and running.

Timeline

Teacher

Montrose County School District
08.2018 - Current

Mountain Bike Coach

National Interscholastic Cycling Association
01.2018 - 05.2022

Teacher

Delta County School District
08.2016 - 05.2018

Teacher - Gifted & Talented Coordinator & ESL

Westminster Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2016

Professional Athlete

Self-Employed
01.2010 - 05.2021

Teacher - Elementary

Clear Creek County School District
08.2009 - 08.2012

Teacher - Multilingual Elementary

Global Leadership Academy
11.2007 - 06.2009

Teacher

Boulder Lutheran School
01.2006 - 11.2007

High School Teacher - Lookout Mountain Detention

Student Teacher
08.2005 - 01.2006

Master of Arts - Liberal Studies - Creative Writing

University of Denver

Bachelor of Arts - American Literature

University of California, Santa Cruz
Amber Price