AMBER WALKER
Social Services/Teacher
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills seeking position within Social Service sector. Have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Am a conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Canyon ISD
2023.11 - Current
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
Substitute Teacher
River Road ISD
2023.10 - Current
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing- Highland Park ISD
2023.10 - Current
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
Teacher
Amarillo ISD
2019.05 - 2023.07
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- 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.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Director of Social Services
Heritage Convalescent Center
2015.10 - 2019.01
- Established preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs of consumers.
- Constructed short- and long-term planning to improve client programs.
- Delegated authority and responsibility to department personnel.
- Led performance improvement projects based on QAPI efforts.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct and improve services.
- Evaluated service note content for description representative of clients' response to specified services.
- Attended education opportunities and created in-service training alliances to meet mission of organization.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources, and educational programs.
Contract Social Worker
Coon Memorial Home
2015.01 - 2018.10
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Consulting Social Worker
Country Club Nursing and Rehab
2010.01 - 2018.10
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Special Education Teacher
Amarillo ISD
2016.08 - 2017.06
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Pampa ISD
2016.08 - 2017.05
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Director of Social Services
Plum Creek Healthcare
2010.01 - 2015.08
- Manage a caseload of up to 99 patients and supervise SW student
- Plan and coordinate discharges from skilled nursing and long term care
- Coordinate and assist in resolution of complaints and grievances
- Educate and in-service staff regarding customer service, resident rights, abuse and neglect
- Advocate for residents and staff
- Established preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs of consumers.
- Constructed short- and long-term planning to improve client programs.
- Led performance improvement projects based on QAPI efforts.
Investigator II
Child Protective Services
2010.03 - 2012.01
- Investigated allegations of abuse and neglect of children Interviewed children, perpetrators, parents and school officials
- Educated parents and assisted with services to strengthen family unit
- Collected evidence, wrote affidavits and testified in court
- Removed and placed children in kinship, safety place or foster care home
Director of Social Services
Country Club Nursing and Rehabilitation
2009.01 - 2010.03
- Established preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs of consumers.
- Constructed short- and long-term planning to improve client programs.
- Delegated authority and responsibility to department personnel.
- Led performance improvement projects based on QAPI efforts.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct and improve services.
- Conducted monthly audits analyzing company quality indicators.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TXNo Degree - General Studies
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXNo Degree - Teacher Education
Texas Teachers Alternative Certification
Austin, TX04.2015
Skills
- Referral Coordination
- Policy Analysis
- Organizational Skills
- Fundraising Strategies
- Community Outreach
- Crisis Intervention
- Networking Abilities
- Decision Making
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Ethical Conduct
- Case Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Conflict Resolution
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Budget Management
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Client Needs Assessments
- Interviewing Skills
- Client Advocacy
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Canyon ISD
2023.11 - Current
Substitute Teacher
River Road ISD
2023.10 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing- Highland Park ISD
2023.10 - Current
Teacher
Amarillo ISD
2019.05 - 2023.07
Special Education Teacher
Amarillo ISD
2016.08 - 2017.06
Special Education Teacher
Pampa ISD
2016.08 - 2017.05
Director of Social Services
Heritage Convalescent Center
2015.10 - 2019.01
Contract Social Worker
Coon Memorial Home
2015.01 - 2018.10
Investigator II
Child Protective Services
2010.03 - 2012.01
Consulting Social Worker
Country Club Nursing and Rehab
2010.01 - 2018.10
Director of Social Services
Plum Creek Healthcare
2010.01 - 2015.08
Director of Social Services
Country Club Nursing and Rehabilitation
2009.01 - 2010.03
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
West Texas A & M University
No Degree - General Studies
Amarillo College
No Degree - Teacher Education
Texas Teachers Alternative Certification
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