Amber Rochat
Austin,MN
Summary
Dedicated and dynamic educator with over a decate of experience in elementary education. I am a first-grade teacher with expertise in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and phonics academics. Proven success in fostering engaging learning environments and guiding educators through mentorship. Skilled in designing impactful lesson plans and leading professional development workshops. Committed to enhancing student achievement through targeted interventions and collaborative teaching strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Austin Public Schools
Austin, MN
06.2012 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and the science of reading.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Utilized diverse assessment tools for student progress and adapted instruction to meet needs.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Led PBIS development workshops focused on positive behaviors, school systems and educational school wide integration.
- Impactful educator on PBIS team, School Support Team, Standards (Social Studies) Committee, Grading and Reporting committee,
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Taught First Grade, Second Grade, Gifted and Talented, Multi-language Learners.
Reading Intervention Teacher
Garden City Public Schools
Garden City, KS
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Developed targeted reading intervention using Read 180 to support diverse learner needs.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to integrate literacy strategies across curriculum for state standards.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and adjusted instructional methods accordingly.
- Designed engaging lesson plans to foster a love for reading among students using SIOP and Kagan Strategies.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop effective reading intervention programs for struggling students.
Reading Corps Tutor
Minnesota Reading Corps
Burnsville, MN
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Delivered research based reading inventions to enhance reading comprehension skills K-3.
- Assessed student progress using standardized evaluation tools and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly.
- Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions to support diverse learning styles and needs.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to create a supportive learning environment for students
- Implemented targeted interventions to improve literacy outcomes for struggling readers.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN05-2023
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05-2009
Skills
- Classroom management
- Phonics instruction: OLA Certificate
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration: Team Lead for Grade Level
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Elementary education
- Cultural awareness
- Data-driven instruction
- Literacy development
- Team collaboration
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Curriculum development
Certification
- Elementary Education, Administration and Educational Specialist License
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Austin Public Schools
06.2012 - Current
Reading Intervention Teacher
Garden City Public Schools
06.2010 - 06.2012
Reading Corps Tutor
Minnesota Reading Corps
06.2009 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Southwest Minnesota State University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Southwest Minnesota State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato