Amy Anderson
Canton,MI
Summary
Creative, organized and committed elementary teacher with 15+ years of experience teaching classrooms of Young 5’s, Kindergarten, 1st grade and 3rd grade. Experienced in facilitating an engaging and positive learning experience through organized lessons and differentiated instruction. Seeking a position to continue fostering an inclusive environment and supporting students to help them grow and thrive.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hulsing Elementary School
Canton, MI
08.2019 - Current
- Teaching a classroom of 20-27 students in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 3rd grade across all core subjects.
- Creating engaging lessons aligned with state standards and district curriculum requirements.
- Differentiating literacy and math instruction with small guided groups.
- Keeping detailed records and data to map student growth and provide differentiated support.
- Collaborating with special education staff, interventionists, and counselors to support student success.
- Maintaining strong communication with families through conferences, weekly newsletters, and progress monitoring.
- Implementing Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) to establish a norm of appropriate behavior and take a positive approach to expectations.
- Creating a classroom environment where my students have the freedom to question, explore, create and wonder.
Whitmore Lake Elementary
Whitmore Lake, MI
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Prepared and taught weekly and daily lesson plans specifically to differentiate for a diverse and dynamic student population, including a large percentage of at-risk students.
- Worked closely with the 1st grade team and Title One to support at-risk students in the classroom.
- Differentiated literacy instruction with small guided reading groups.
- Kept detailed records and data to map student growth and provide differentiated support.
- Assessed progress using standardized benchmarks as well as core curriculum benchmarks.
- Created a challenging, nurturing and enriching classroom environment.
- Implemented Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) to establish a norm of appropriate behavior and take a positive approach to expectations.
Real Life Farm Nursery School
Canton, MI
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Held lead teaching position (year 2) for Pre-K classroom.
- Held assistant positions (year 1) in a full day program.
- Prepared and taught weekly lesson plans and daily lessons.
- Involved students in daily rotation of learning centers including instruction in math, science, language arts, art and fine motor activities.
- Collaborated with teacher assistant and others to create appropriate weekly themes.
- Created open communication with parents through newsletters and online groups.
- Assessed student progress and developmental benchmarks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN03.2001
Skills
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Math and Literacy Instruction
- Strong Classroom Management
- Student Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Parent & Family Communication
- Small-Group Instruction
- IEP & 504 Plan Support
- Classroom Technology
- PBIS
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Michigan Elementary Professional Certificate
- K-5 All Subject Areas
- 6-8 Self-Contained Classroom
Timeline
Hulsing Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
Whitmore Lake Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2018
Real Life Farm Nursery School
08.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University