Amelia Sayres
Chico,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic future educator with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating, and learning-focused classroom environments. Experienced with classroom management and curriculum development. Practicing, within my education, how to utilize interactive teaching methods to engage students and enhance learning. Knowledge of effective communication strategies and team collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Hooker Oak Elementary School
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed around 30-40 kids varying from ages 5-10
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Camp Counselor
Whiskeytown Environmental School(WES Camp)
05.2017 - 05.2017
- Worked with groups sizing about 4-5 fifth graders.
- Supervised a cabin of around 4 right grade girls each night and morning.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education And Care
Butte College
Oroville, CASkills
- Student advocacy
- Language arts teaching
- Student engagement
- Safety procedures
- Classroom oversight
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Exploring various forms of art to nurture creativity and personal growth
- Drawing and Painting
- Acting and Theater
- Dance
- Cooking
- Volunteer Travel
- Youth Development Programs
- Baking
- Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Knitting and Crocheting
- Outdoor Recreation
- Animal
Timeline
Student Teacher
Hooker Oak Elementary School
09.2024 - 12.2024
Camp Counselor
Whiskeytown Environmental School(WES Camp)
05.2017 - 05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education And Care
Butte College