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Amy Annan

Oconomowoc,WI

Summary

Versatile homeschool educator and special needs care provider with a background in designing and implementing comprehensive educational programs tailored to individual student needs. Strengths include possessing an abundant amount of patience, radiating positivity, having stellar organization skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills to cultivate supportive learning environments. Significant impact made in fostering academic and self-esteem growth, resulting in student success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Homeschool Educator

Self-employeed
Oconomowoc, WI
10.2008 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans based on student strengths and weaknesses, with challenges such as autism, ADD, ADHD, depression, and anxiety in students.
  • Tailored teaching methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
  • Utilized educational technology and resources to create a dynamic learning environment.
  • Facilitated a broad range of subjects including mathematics, science, world history, literature, writing, music, art, theater, and foreign languages and cultures to ensure a well-rounded education.
  • Encouraged the development of life skills such as independence, responsibility, self-motivation, and volunteering consistently in the community from middle school through high school.

After-School Tutor

Kinsey Brinson and Jake Gnaski
Oconomowoc, WI
02.2023 - 09.2024
  • Developed individualized lesson plans for their student, tailored to his specific needs and learning styles.
  • Motivated the student to stay focused and engaged during lessons.
  • Identified gaps in students' knowledge and developed targeted lessons to address the issue of failing grade-level expectations.
  • Communicated student progress to parents and teachers through written progress reports and direct conversations.
  • Executed the goal of meeting grade level expectations after the previous evaluation was to hold the student back another year. The student was passed into the next grade level the following school year.

Special Needs Care Provider

BDS Fiscal and Private Family Hire
Oconomowoc, WI
07.2019 - 09.2020
  • Engaged in conversation, board games, and sports activities with special needs student to provide emotional support and mental stimulation.
  • Observed client for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Developed strategic plan with adolescent and family to provide emotional support and daily living instruction to adapt to their child's ever-changing behaviors.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents, and school administrators to develop strategies for success in the classroom during Covid-19 and online school months.
  • Successfully helped student with study skills, writing abilities, and math performance starting with a C-D grade average, achieving an A-B grade average, and reaching the honor roll that year and in the following years.

Residential Treatment Counselor and Shift Lead

Four Oaks Family and Children's Services
Independence, IA
01.1998 - 10.2000
  • Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
  • Reviewed court orders related to clients' cases and tracked compliance with mandated requirements.
  • Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
  • Provided appropriate feedback and information to help residents succeed in program.
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - African-American World Studies And Political Sci

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12-1997

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Special education support
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Motivational techniques
  • Crisis intervention
  • Active listening
  • Positive learning environment
  • Goal setting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

After-School Tutor

Kinsey Brinson and Jake Gnaski
02.2023 - 09.2024

Special Needs Care Provider

BDS Fiscal and Private Family Hire
07.2019 - 09.2020

Homeschool Educator

Self-employeed
10.2008 - Current

Residential Treatment Counselor and Shift Lead

Four Oaks Family and Children's Services
01.1998 - 10.2000

Bachelor of Arts - African-American World Studies And Political Sci

University of Iowa

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