Ambra King
Byram,MS
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Familiar with adolescent psychology and conflict resolution, and skilled in providing academic and emotional support. Committed to fostering supportive and inclusive school environment that promotes student success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Counselor
Powell Middle School
08.2019 - Current
- Partner with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school.
- Counsel students wherein behavior, school progress, mental or physical impairment indicated need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services.
- Developed strong relationships with community organizations for referrals, resources, or partnerships in support of student success initiatives.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support was available for affected individuals.
- Facilitated student academic growth by identifying learning barriers and developing appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data analysis techniques to inform improvements and adjustments based on student needs and feedback.
Elementary Math Teacher
G.N. Smith Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Implemented innovative ways to teach complex topics such as fractions or geometry by utilizing hands-on activities or interactive technology tools like iPads or SmartBoards.
- Established a safe and inclusive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules consistently and fairly.
- Differentiated instruction based on individual student needs, allowing all learners to achieve success in mathematics.
- Improved standardized test scores by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
Middle School Math Teacher
Brinkley Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Incorporated differentiated instruction strategies into lesson planning to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Strengthened students'' critical thinking skills by emphasizing problem-solving strategies in daily math practice.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, targeting areas of weakness for improvement efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05-2012
Master of Arts - Teaching
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS05-2015
Specialist's - School Counseling
Jackson State University
05-2019
Skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Group and individual instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Student progress reporting
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Growth mindset
- Behavior management
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Powell Middle School
08.2019 - Current
Elementary Math Teacher
G.N. Smith Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2019
Middle School Math Teacher
Brinkley Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Jackson State University
Master of Arts - Teaching
Belhaven University
Specialist's - School Counseling
Jackson State University
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