Amelia Legan
Waxahachie
Summary
Accomplished first grade teacher, successful in classroom management, lesson planning, and leadership skills. Dedicated to improving student learning outcomes by adapting lessons to student needs. Always driven to promote academic performance and fostering social skills and relationships with students and families. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Shackelford Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained Leadership role in campus action teams per 'Leader In Me' initiative.
- Created lesson plans to appeal to various learning styles within grade level TEKS.
- Collaborated in team/grade-level PLC planning.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Scheduled field trips and incorporated hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
First Grade Teacher
Max H. Simpson Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Maintained Grade Level leader position for 3 years and led team in meetings, collaboration, and PLC planning.
- Administered intervention in small groups to Tier 2/3 students.
- Pursued professional development to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Created lesson plans to appeal to various learning styles within grade level TEKS.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers.
- Scheduled field trips and incorporated hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators and leadership committee to establish routines, policies, and schedules to help open a new campus.
First Grade Teacher
Northside Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2020
- Maintained Grade Level leader position for 4 years and led team in meetings, collaboration, and PLC planning.
- Administered intervention in small groups to Tier 2/3 students.
- Implemented LLI lessons and handwriting groups in campus allotted intervention.
- Pursued professional development to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Created lesson plans to appeal to various learning styles within grade level TEKS.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers.
- Scheduled field trips and incorporated hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Math Interventionist
Shackelford Elementary School
08.2014 - 09.2014
- Modified aassignments for Tier 2/3 students based on variety of instructional techniques.
- Designed pull-out schedule to work with students and accommodate teachers.
- Implemented small groups for math
- Lessons were driven my IFD/s and pacing tools to help students stay on track with units.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Cashier
HEB Grocery Store
11.2007 - 08.2014
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX12.2013
Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXCore Subject Classes
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TXSkills
- Excellent Rapport with Students, Staff and Families
- Led Professional Development for iNation
- Led Collaborative Team Meetings at PLC
- Member of K-2 ELAR Guiding Coalition
- Member of ELAR Essential TEKS committee
- Member of IMPACT Cohort-Instructional Leadership
- Will attended Solution Tree/PLC Conference this June
- Excellent organization skills
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year Nominee 2018-2019, Northside
Teacher of the Year Nominee 2020-2021, Simpson
Certification
2014: EC-6 Certification
2015: ESL Certification
2016: Gifted and Talented Foundations Training
2022: Completed TEA Reading Academy
References
Christie Wittenburg
Elementary RLA Coordinator
Waxahachie, TX
cwittenburg@wisd.org
(214) 763-4264
Veronica Schaeffer
Elementary Principal
Waxahachie, TX
vschaeffer@wisd.org
(972) 923-4666
Rachel Rector
Elementary Principal
Red Oak, TX
rachel.rector@redoakisd.org
(940) 367- 8314
Jenise Lonergan
First Grade Teacher
Waxahachie, TX
jlonergan@wisd.org
(214) 235-5111
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Shackelford Elementary
08.2023 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Max H. Simpson Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2023
First Grade Teacher
Northside Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2020
Math Interventionist
Shackelford Elementary School
08.2014 - 09.2014
Cashier
HEB Grocery Store
11.2007 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Texas At Dallas
Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
Core Subject Classes
Cedar Valley College
2014: EC-6 Certification
2015: ESL Certification
2016: Gifted and Talented Foundations Training
2022: Completed TEA Reading Academy
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