Amrie Lott
Katy,TX
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Teacher
Shadowbriar Elementary School
06.2021 - Current
- Enhanced students'' reading comprehension by incorporating engaging literature and targeted discussion questions.
- Reduced instances of behavioral issues by implementing a consistent classroom management plan, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a well-rounded education for students.
- Improved parent-teacher communication through regular progress reports and open lines of communication, strengthening support for student success.
- Increased student engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, leading to higher levels of understanding and retention.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with special needs, ensuring their academic growth and success in the general education setting.
- Mentored new teachers on effective teaching strategies, contributing to overall staff development and school improvement efforts.
- Fostered strong relationships with students and their families through home visits, conferences, and community events, cultivating a supportive educational network.
- Assessed student progress regularly using various assessment tools, informing adjustments to instructional strategies as needed.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that connected curriculum content to real-world situations, enhancing relevance for students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education, continuously improving teaching methods.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Shadowbriar Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills.
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies.
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
- Encouraged love of reading and promoted literacy to students of all ages.
- Communicated positively with students through engaging conversations.
- Spoke with parents to discuss student progress and discuss reading issues.
- Proctored tests and graded papers.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Created collaborative environment in classroom where students worked together to support everyone's learning.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Delivered reading and writing experiences to students commensurate with respective stages of development.
Academic Tutor
Shadowbriar Elementary
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies
- Supervised small reading groups of students
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district
- Created tools for instruction and behavioral support
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
Teacher
Montessori School of Downtown
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension
- Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records and created safe environments during activities, meals and naps
- Employed wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently
- Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
- Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material
- Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement
- Maintained classroom discipline by applying proactive behavior management techniques
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability
- Took attendance, graded assignments, and maintained routine student records
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2025
Master of Arts - Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX12.2013
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Instructional Strategies
- Peer Collaboration
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Growth Mindset
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
- Received consistent positive feedback from Administrators
- Member of The National Honor Society for Educators
- Earned Teacher of the Year 2021-2022
- T-TESS Appraisal System Ambassador for Shadowbriar Elementary School 2022-2023
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Earned "Reading Language Arts" Content Lead.
- Earned "Fifth Grade Team Lead" 2023-2024
- Named "Teacher of the Year Finalist" 2023-2024.
References
References will be available upon request.
Timeline
Fifth Grade Teacher
Shadowbriar Elementary School
06.2021 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Shadowbriar Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Academic Tutor
Shadowbriar Elementary
02.2020 - 08.2020
Teacher
Montessori School of Downtown
04.2018 - 02.2020
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Education
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Houston - Downtown
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