Amber L. Halstead
Albion,MI
Summary
Passionate and motivated educator with more than 13 years experience in the classroom. Flexible and adaptive in the classroom. Skilled at differentiation and remediation methods based on student needs. Dedicated to developing deep personal relationships with students, families and the community. Skilled at implementing PBIS, SEL, and character education in the classroom setting to promote social and emotional growth of students and create a safe inclusive environment to nurture self confidence, a passion for lifelong learning, and personal growth.
Proactive and self motivated team player who is eager to become a part of the professional learning community within the district. Excited to motivate and inspire learners to achieve and exceed learning goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Marshall Public Schools
02.2021 - Current
- Implemented individualized differentiated instruction for kindergarten, 2nd and 3rd grades.
- Implement Eureka math curriculum.
- Differentiated literacy instruction using Pioneer Valley, Fountas and Pinnell, and Lucy Calkins curriculum.
- Trained in and implemented Handwriting Without Tears handwriting curriculum.
- Implemented Walpole intervention within small group guided reading.
- Implemented phonics instruction using Orton Gillingham, Heggerty, Saxon Phonics.
- Experience implementing Words Their Way for spelling instruction.
- Participated in grade level PLC work focusing on essentials.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Trauma informed and trained through Starr Commonwealth.
- Implemented PBIS, Conscious Discipline and Growth Mindset strategies in the classroom to create a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom culture and learning environment for all.
Elementary Teacher
Crawford AuSable School District
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Implemented individualized differentiated instruction for both kindergarten and 4th grade.
- Delivered instruction using Everyday Mathematics curriculum and MAISA reading and writing.
- Implemented EAK Protocol (Enhanced Alphabet Knowledge)
- Trained in and implemented Handwriting Without Tears handwriting curriculum.
- Implemented Walpole intervention within small group guided reading.
- Implemented phonics instruction using Saxon Phonics curriculum, along with word study using Words Their Way.
- Participated in grade level PLC work focusing on essentials.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Participated in weekly MTSS to plan and facilitate academic and behavior interventions.
- Trauma informed educator through two year district provided professional development with Starr Commonwealth.
- Implemented PBIS, Conscious Discipline and Growth Mindset strategies in the classroom to create a safe, healthy and supportive classroom environment and classroom culture.
Elementary Teacher
Springport Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Directed individualized instruction to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
- Implemented Math Expressions math curriculum
- Implemented differentiated reading and writing workshops.
- Implemented phonics instruction and word study using Words Their Way.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Utilized science curriculum from the Battle Creek Math and Science center.
Elementary Teacher
Albion Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Directed individualized instruction guided by state standards in order to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
- Trauma informed educator through two year district provided professional development with Starr Commonwealth.
- Implemented PBIS, Conscious Discipline and Growth Mindset strategies in the classroom to create a safe, healthy and supportive classroom environment and classroom culture.
- Implemented differentiated reading and math instruction in both kindergarten and fourth grade general education classrooms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Elementary Education Language Arts
Baker College Of Jackson
Jackson MI06.2013
Skills
- Orton Gillingham Literacy Intervention trained
- Heggerty Phonemic Awareness trained
- Data driven instruction and intervention
- PLC driven collaboration and development of grade level essentials
- PBIS behavior intervention
- Conscious Discipline- Trauma Responsive SEL
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Marshall Public Schools
02.2021 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Crawford AuSable School District
08.2018 - 01.2021
Elementary Teacher
Springport Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
Elementary Teacher
Albion Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Elementary Education Language Arts
Baker College Of Jackson
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