Amber R. David
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Dedicated Elementary Educator from Cathedral Carmel School, adept in technology integration and classroom management. Excelled in fostering parent involvement and enhancing student outcomes through innovative teaching strategies. Skilled in building strong relationships and developing customized lesson plans, significantly contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Educator
Cathedral Carmel School
08.2003 - 05.2006
- Increased parent involvement through consistent communication regarding student progress and upcoming events via newsletters, emails, and conferences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and enhance teaching skills for improved student outcomes.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Improved student participation through implementing innovative classroom strategies and group work assignments.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive learning environment.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Was successful in implementing the first in school gifted program at Cathedral Carmel School.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2003
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Play-based learning
- Activity planning
- Creative lesson design
- Child development
- Technology integration
- Early childhood education
Community Involvement and Volunteer Work:
Our Lady of Fatima School, Lafayette, LA
School and Parent Volunteer from 2012-2025
Assisted with classroom activities, school events, and fundraising efforts.
Provided support for teachers and students in various capacities.
Supported school functions, extracurricular activities, and student initiatives
Saint Thomas More High School, Lafayette, LA
School and Parent Volunteer from 2021-current
Assisted with classroom activities, school events, fundraising efforts
Provided support for teachers and students in various capacities.
Supported school functions, extracurricular activities, and student initiatives.
Saint Joseph Diner, Lafayette, LA
Volunteer 2012-current
Assisted in preparing and serving meals to individuals in need.
Helped create a welcoming and compassionate environment for diners.
Junior League of Lafayette, La
Member and volunteer 2009-20012
Set up and organized fundraising events
Provided my time to care for individuals in need.
Completed community service projects like building playgrounds.
Fostered meaningful connections and contributed positively to the community.
Timeline
Elementary Educator
Cathedral Carmel School
08.2003 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana State University
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