Amie Roberts
Bayville
Summary
Innovative and passionate educator dedicated to cultivating student-centered learning environments that celebrate diverse learning styles and individual student interests. Skilled in establishing clear learning objectives and implementing differentiated instruction to maximize student engagement and success. A strong proponent of evidence-based literacy through the Science of Reading, seamlessly blended with purposeful play to foster comprehensive early-childhood and elementary development. Recognized for exceptional communication and proactive classroom management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Sea Cliff Elementary School
01.2017 - Current
- Cultivated strong partnerships with students and families, fostering meaningful home-school connections that supported student success and well-being.
- Implemented evidence-based Science of Reading instructional practices to develop students' foundational literacy skills and promote long-term reading achievement.
- Designed and facilitated individualized, hands-on learning experiences that connected classroom concepts to real-world applications through purposeful play.
- Developed and delivered developmentally appropriate instruction and communication strategies tailored to the diverse needs of young learners.
- Fostered students' social-emotional growth by integrating the RULER framework and Positivity Project principles into daily classroom practices and learning experiences.
- Led a Mindfulness Club for Kindergarten and First Grade students, teaching age-appropriate mindfulness techniques to enhance self-awareness, emotional regulation, and focus.
- Established a positive, student-centered classroom culture through proactive classroom management strategies emphasizing relationship building, positive reinforcement, and student engagement.
3rd Grade Teacher (ICT class)
Sea Cliff Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered differentiated instruction in an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom through collaborative planning and implementation of evidence-based co-teaching models, including parallel teaching, station teaching, and small-group instruction, alongside special education teachers, teaching assistants, and related service providers.
- Developed students' proficiency in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies through targeted instruction, data-driven interventions, and comprehensive preparation for state assessments.
- Designed and facilitated a culminating interdisciplinary rainforest conservation project that engaged students in authentic learning experiences and fostered meaningful family involvement through presentations, resource sharing, and community participation.
Substitute Teacher
UPK, Farmingdale School District
Farmingdale, NY
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Maintain classroom continuity and structure during the lead teacher's absence by seamlessly executing established routines and behavior management strategies.
- Deliver interactive read-alouds and targeted lessons aligned precisely with Common Core State Standards to drive student comprehension.
- Design and facilitate engaging instruction utilizing Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework to promote critical, higher-level thinking.
Assistant Director
C2 Education
Carle Place, NY
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed daily center operations while providing individualized academic support and overseeing instructional quality.
- Developed and implemented targeted learning plans that resulted in measurable student growth and achievement.
- Led the hiring, training, coaching, and evaluation of instructional staff to maintain high standards of educational excellence.
- Cultivated strong relationships with families through regular communication, progress monitoring, and collaborative goal setting.
- Contributed to significant center growth by enhancing program quality, increasing family satisfaction, and strengthening the organization's reputation within the community.
Summer Teacher Aide
Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute
Hempstead, NY
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Collaborate with lead teachers to design, plan, and execute a comprehensive, engaging curriculum.
- Foster holistic development in children by actively supporting their social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth.
Swimming Teacher & Coach/Shift Supervisor
Saf-T-Swim
Bellmore, NY
05.2011 - 04.2015
- Deliver personalized, 1:1 swim instruction to a diverse range of skill levels, specializing in water safety and early-development techniques for infants starting at 6 months.
- Spearhead the onboarding process by interviewing candidates and training new team members on safety protocols and instructional methods.
Workshop Presenter
Child Abuse Prevention Services
Roslyn, NY
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Developed and delivered dynamic bullying and child abuse prevention workshops across more than 25 elementary schools throughout Long Island, impacting thousands of students.
- Collaborated with educators and school social workers to share program outcomes, reinforcing and sustaining the positive behavioral impacts of the workshops.
Education
Ms.Ed. - Dual Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 6)
Hofstra University
01-2017
B.A. - Psychology; Minor Community Health
Hofstra University
05-2013
Skills
- Mindfulness Club Founder/Advisor
- Superintendent Conference Day Workshop Presenter ("Quality Teachers Share and Steal")
- Mentoring student teachers
- Committee work
- Family engagement initiatives
Certification
Early Childhood Education & Childhood Education (Birth-2 & Grades 1-6) Dual Certification
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher (ICT class)
Sea Cliff Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Sea Cliff Elementary School
01.2017 - Current
Substitute Teacher
UPK, Farmingdale School District
09.2016 - 06.2017
Summer Teacher Aide
Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute
06.2016 - 09.2016
Assistant Director
C2 Education
01.2015 - 01.2017
Workshop Presenter
Child Abuse Prevention Services
08.2012 - 12.2013
Swimming Teacher & Coach/Shift Supervisor
Saf-T-Swim
05.2011 - 04.2015
Ms.Ed. - Dual Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 6)
Hofstra University
B.A. - Psychology; Minor Community Health
Hofstra University