Amber Strong
Memphis,TN
Summary
Creative Elementary Teacher developing hands-on curriculum in alignment with diverse learning styles and abilities. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Promotes intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Shelby County Public Schools
Memphis, TN
08.2023 - Current
- Planned and led daily lessons that incorporated differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions to provide additional support in core subjects such as math and reading.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Preschool
Memphis, TN
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted Lead Teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for children.
- Organized daily classroom routines, including snack time, story time, and outdoor playtime.
- Collaborated with Lead Teacher in developing lesson plans that incorporated various teaching methods such as storytelling, music, art, and field trips.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, incidents reports, assessments., as required by state regulations.
2nd Grade Tutor
W.e.b Dubois Scholars Institute
Memphis, TN
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
- Utilized different methods such as audio and visual aids, lectures, demonstrations, or hands-on activities to enhance learning outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-2020
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology-Based Instruction
- Field Trip Organization
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Shelby County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Childcare Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Preschool
08.2020 - 08.2021
2nd Grade Tutor
W.e.b Dubois Scholars Institute
10.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast
The University of Memphis