Amber Richbark
Sciota
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Catch A Star Learning Center
01.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through small groups and modified lesson plans.
Waterspider
Pella Corporation
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Volunteer Firefighter
Laharpe Fire
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Improved community safety by conducting fire prevention presentations and distributing educational materials to local schools and organizations.
- Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
- Expedited emergency response times by maintaining accurate knowledge of local streets, roads, and landmarks.
- Increased public awareness about fire safety through participation in community events and media interviews.
Teacher, Asst Director, Director
Wesley Christian Child Development Center
05.2006 - 09.2020
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Education
Associate of Science - Child Development
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL12.2007
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Special Education
- SMART Board aptitude
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Teacher
Catch A Star Learning Center
01.2024 - Current
Waterspider
Pella Corporation
09.2020 - 01.2024
Volunteer Firefighter
Laharpe Fire
05.2019 - 05.2023
Teacher, Asst Director, Director
Wesley Christian Child Development Center
05.2006 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Child Development
Carl Sandburg College
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