Amelia McCachren
Salisbury,NC
Summary
Compassionate, creative, energetic, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach specializing in visual and theatre arts. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
American Renaissance School
07.1998 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Teacher
Rowan Salisbury Schools
01.1989 - 07.1998
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Christian Education Director
John Calvin Presbyterian Church
06.1986 - 08.1989
- Established Christian education, pastoral care and spiritual support in high-stress environment.
- Identified, recruited, and trained potential volunteer workers.
- Built, managed and upgraded K-12 educational program.
- Delivered instruction, supervision and consultation to individuals in supervisory clinical pastoral education program
- Offered Christian education, pastoral care and spiritual support in high-stress environment
- Kept age and stage training and supporting documentation up to date and equipped new Christian education volunteers
- Collaborated with training team and developed missionary and member care training that met educational and spiritual needs in organization
Christian Education Director
Center Presbyterian Church
07.1985 - 06.1986
- Established Christian education, pastoral care and spiritual support in high-stress environment.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Catawba College
Salisbury, NC12.1988
Master of Arts - Christian Education
Presbyterian School of Christian Education
Richmond, VA06.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Catawba College
Salisbury, NC05.1983
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Instructional Methods
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Multicultural Populations
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Faculty Collaboration
- Performance Assessment
- Active Participation in Groups or Events
- Excellent Reading Comprehension
- Positive Learning Environment
- Effective Listening
Accomplishments
2022 Winner of Blue Masque Hall of Fame at Catawba College
Timeline
Teacher
American Renaissance School
07.1998 - Current
Teacher
Rowan Salisbury Schools
01.1989 - 07.1998
Christian Education Director
John Calvin Presbyterian Church
06.1986 - 08.1989
Christian Education Director
Center Presbyterian Church
07.1985 - 06.1986
No Degree - Elementary Education
Catawba College
Master of Arts - Christian Education
Presbyterian School of Christian Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Catawba College
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