Amie Dalton
DeLand,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with over two decades of experience in developing innovative plans and enhancing student engagement. Proven ability to mentor colleagues and contribute to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving academic performance and community involvement. Highly collaborative, adaptable, detail-oriented, and consistently focused on achieving goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts
08.2019 - 05.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated a positive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Mentored junior intern teachers in classroom management techniques and instructional design.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Created and led the school Safety Patrol Program for students.
- School Sunshine Staff Program Facilitator to lead and coordinate faculty events.
- Served as a liaison between the school administration and families during parent-teacher conferences, ensuring clear communication about expectations and areas of improvement for each child.
- Initiated reading mentor program, pairing older and younger students to improve literacy skills.
Elementary School Teacher
Citrus Grove Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2019
- Led professional development workshops for new teaching methodologies.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events, enriching the educational experience for all students involved.
- Participated in after-school tutoring programs, offering individualized support for students struggling academically.
- Organized school-wide events that emphasized cultural diversity and inclusion, enriching school community.
- Served as a liaison between the school administration and families during parent-teacher conferences, ensuring clear communication about expectations and areas of improvement for each child.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
West Virginia Weslyan College
Buckhannon, WV05-2000
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Expectation management
- Task prioritization
- Reliability
- Patience and persistence
- Attention to detail
- Goal setting
Certification
PreK-3rd Grade Teaching Certificate
ESOL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Awarded Volusia Teacher of the Year 2017
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Ivy Hawn Charter School of the Arts
08.2019 - 05.2026
Elementary School Teacher
Citrus Grove Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Education
West Virginia Weslyan College