Amie Harrison
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Alpharetta Christian Academy, skilled in curriculum implementation and fostering a safe, positive learning environment. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through innovative lesson plans and strong parent-teacher communication, while effectively collaborating with colleagues to promote interdisciplinary learning and critical thinking.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor
Self Employed
07.2017 - Current
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
2nd Grade Teacher
Alpharetta Christian Academy
11.2022 - Current
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and interactive games into lessons, stimulating student interest and engagement in course materials.
3rd-5th Grade Teacher
DaVinci International School
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons, broadening students'' understanding of related subjects.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by maintaining regular communication through newsletters, conferences, and progress reports.
Elemenatary Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Gwinnett, Atlanta Public
07.2014 - 06.2020
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
1st Grade Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools
07.2004 - 07.2014
- 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.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Led professional development workshops on best practices in elementary education for fellow educators within the school district.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
Education
Educational Specialist - Education
Auburn University
AuburnMaster of Science - Education
Troy University
Troy, ALBachelor of Science - Education
Auburn University
Auburn, ALSkills
- Curriculum implementation
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson plan development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Technology integration
- Safe, positive learning environment
Certification
- Gifted
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Alpharetta Christian Academy
11.2022 - Current
3rd-5th Grade Teacher
DaVinci International School
07.2020 - 07.2022
Tutor
Self Employed
07.2017 - Current
Elemenatary Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Gwinnett, Atlanta Public
07.2014 - 06.2020
1st Grade Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools
07.2004 - 07.2014
Educational Specialist - Education
Auburn University
Master of Science - Education
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Auburn University
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