Amber Sheldon
Tenino,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Yelm Community Schools
McKenna , WA
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to meet the individual needs of 4th and 5th grade students.
- Encouraged positive behavior management strategies in the classroom.
- Built strong relationships with parents by communicating regularly about their child's academic performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum design and development for 4th and 5th grade classes.
- Conducted weekly meetings with administrators to discuss student achievement data.
- Facilitated small group discussions to promote critical thinking skills among students.
- Created a safe learning environment that fostered respect for diversity among peers.
- Utilized various instructional techniques such as lecture, discussion groups, cooperative learning activities.
- Established a system of classroom rules and procedures to ensure a productive learning atmosphere.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods and best practices.
- Incorporated state standards into lesson plans to prepare students for standardized testing.
- Led parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year to discuss student progress.
- Attended faculty meetings to stay informed about changes in school policy or procedure.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Tenino School District
Tenino, WA
04.2021 - Current
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Organized supplies, including art and musical resources, to foster creative and welcoming classroom environment.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Student Teacher, Fifth Grade
Tenino Elementary
Tenino, WA
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Studied curricula and faculty handbooks to better understand teacher duties and student expectations.
- Shadowed classroom teacher to learn current standards and best practices.
- Organized and distributed homework, textbooks, classroom supplies and other learning materials.
- Delivered clear, comprehensive instructions to support classwork and projects.
- Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects to communicate grading.
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
AVID Tutor
Chehalis High School
Chehalis, WA
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Employed AVID-based strategies to boost academic performance of junior and high school students.
- Helped prepare students for college-level coursework through personalized tutoring services.
- Assisted students with successfully completing high school and college eligibility requirements.
- Communicated with teachers to provide students with comprehensive support.
Bus Driver
First Student
Tenino, WA
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided information to passengers, including route, schedule and fares.
- Assisted disabled passengers in boarding and exiting bus.
- Obeyed all DOT rules and regulations in addition to local laws and stipulations.
- Operated navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety and efficiency.
- Transported passengers on predetermined routes while following local traffic regulations.
- Performed all duties with personable communication and professionalism including bus operation and passenger interaction.
- Adhered to company determined schedules and routes to ensure timely arrivals and departures.
Paraprofessional
Tenino School District
Tenino, WA
11.2012 - 12.2015
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students to engage individuals and groups throughout day.
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
- Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and In school suspension room to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Education
Master of Education in Secondary Education With An Emphasis STEM - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Education
Centralia College
Centralia, WA06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Learning techniques
- On-demand tutoring
- Confidence building
- Reading comprehension
- Student progress analysis
- Activity-based learning
- Test preparation
- Student motivation
- Active listening
- Classroom management
- Calm under pressure
- Flexible and adaptive
Certification
- Certified K-8 Elementary Teacher, - 2021
Additional Information
References:
Karissa Cochran- Mentor teacher (360) 628-2379 Cochrank@tenino.k12.wa.us
Charles Harrington- Supervisor (360) 704-8150 Harringtonc@tenino.k12.wa.ua
Anne Grande- College supervisor (360) 701-5712 Anne.grande@centralia.edu
Timeline
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Yelm Community Schools
08.2021 - Current
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Tenino School District
04.2021 - Current
Student Teacher, Fifth Grade
Tenino Elementary
09.2020 - 04.2021
AVID Tutor
Chehalis High School
10.2019 - 03.2020
Bus Driver
First Student
07.2017 - 12.2018
Paraprofessional
Tenino School District
11.2012 - 12.2015
Master of Education in Secondary Education With An Emphasis STEM - Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Education
Centralia College
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Education
Western Governors University