AMBER RITTER
Sandy Hook,VA
Summary
Experienced education professional with a proven track record of spearheading successful educational initiatives and fostering academic excellence. Skilled in implementing innovative programs to enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes. Proficient in staff development and curriculum design, demonstrating exceptional leadership and communication abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Gifted Education Teacher
Powhatan County Public Schools
Powhatan, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared and distributed progress reports.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Enhanced student learning by differentiating instruction and providing appropriate accommodations for diverse learners.
- Contributed to the development of district-wide policies pertaining to gifted education, ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for all students.
- Established a positive classroom environment, fostering a sense of community among students and promoting respect for diversity.
- Served as an advocate for gifted education within the school community, participating in committees and presenting at conferences on topics related to the field.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching students'' educational experience.
- Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders including parents, administrators, and community members through regular communication and involvement in school events.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on gifted education, staying current on research-based best practices in the field.
- Developed curriculum materials that met the unique needs of gifted learners, ensuring all students were challenged and engaged.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by promoting respect, inclusivity, and active participation from all students.
- Implemented creative instructional approaches such as project-based learning and hands-on activities to engage students with various learning styles.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management techniques and creating clear expectations for conduct.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices for exceptional education teaching strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Chesterfield, VA
08.2020 - Current
- Created and implemented daily and unit lesson plans aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning for fifth grade
- Administered testing, tracked, and analyzed class performance
- Conducted group and one-on-one math and reading lessons
- Developed excellent rapport with students
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement
- Conducted parent conferences
Teacher
Prince Edward County Public Schools
Farmville, VA
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Created and implemented daily and unit lesson plans aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning for second through fourth grade
- Administered testing, tracked, and analyzed class performance
- Conducted group and one-on-one math and reading lessons
- Developed excellent rapport with students
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement
- Conducted parent conferences
- Served as co-chair for second grade
Small Group Remediation Teacher
Prince Edward County Public Schools
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Created and implemented daily and unit lesson plans aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning for fourth grade
- Administered testing, tracked, and analyzed class performance
- Conducted group and one-on-one math and reading lessons
- Developed excellent rapport with students
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement
- Conducted parent conferences
Gifted Enrichment Summer Camp Teacher
Longwood University
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Plan and implement literacy-based enrichment activities for students aged 9 - 14 years old
Teacher
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, VA
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Created and implemented daily and unit lesson plans aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning for fourth grade
- Administered testing, tracked, and analyzed class performance
- Conducted group and one-on-one math and reading lessons
- Developed excellent rapport with students
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement
- Conducted parent conferences
Education
Master of Education - Administration and Supervision
Liberty University
05-2023
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction, Gifted Education
University of Colorado
01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History, Elementary Education Teaching Option
University of Colorado
01.2014
Skills
- VIRGINIA TEACHING CERTIFICATE WITH ELEMENTARY AND GIFTED EDUCATION ENDORSEMENTS
- PALS KNOWLEDGE
- MAPS KNOWLEDGE
- POWER SCHOOL ASSESSMENT KNOWLEDGE
- SMART BOARD APTITUDE
- CREATIVE LESSON PLANNING
- POSITIVE AND ENCOURAGING
- SELF MOTIVATED
- DESIRE TO CONTINUE MY EDUCATION
Educational leadership
Instructional strategies
Project-based learning
Intellectual challenge
Gifted identification
Timeline
Gifted Education Teacher
Powhatan County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Small Group Remediation Teacher
Prince Edward County Public Schools
11.2018 - 01.2019
Gifted Enrichment Summer Camp Teacher
Longwood University
06.2017 - 07.2017
Teacher
Prince Edward County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2020
Teacher
Petersburg City Public Schools
06.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction, Gifted Education
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - History, Elementary Education Teaching Option
University of Colorado
Master of Education - Administration and Supervision
Liberty University