Amelia Norris
Teacher
Redford,MI
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve their full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Detroit Service Learning Academy
Detroit, MI
5/18/17 - Current
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Educator
Detroit Science Center
Detroit, MI
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Modified course content and complexity to meet individual and group goals.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Science Physical And Life Science
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI06.2026
Associate of Science - Science
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI06.2016
STEM.ORG
Skills
- Standardized Testing Techniques
- Mediation and Advocacy Talent
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development
- Teaching, Tutoring and Counseling
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Tutoring and After School Help
- Lesson Planning
- Schedule Management
- Student-Centered Learning
- Online Teaching
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Conflict Resolution
- Positive Reinforcement
Certification
- STEM and STEAM, STEM.ORG - 2022
Timeline
Educator
Detroit Science Center
06.2012 - 08.2017
Teacher
Detroit Service Learning Academy
5/18/17 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Science Physical And Life Science
Davenport University
Associate of Science - Science
Wayne County Community College District
STEM.ORG
- STEM and STEAM, STEM.ORG - 2022
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