Amy Anselmo
Spokane Valley
Summary
I am an accomplished educator with expert knowledge in school operations, classroom instruction, curriculum development, and professional development. My strengths include building relationships with faculty, staff, and students, parents, community and fostering a positive learning environment for students and teachers and managing daily operations at my school site.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
West Valley School Board Member
West Valley School District
01.2024 - Current
- Look at all decisions through an equity lens, meaning that they are focused on allocating resources to students based on their needs and constantly consider how board actions can help to close or widen access to opportunity
6th Grade Teacher
Spokane Public School District
01.2023 - Current
Principal Intern
Spokane Public School District
01.2020 - Current
- Gathered SBAC data and grade-level common assessment data to create a spreadsheet for easy comparison of ELA, math, and science scores for present and past years of testing
- Led professional development through data-driven dialogue
- Supported staff through collaboration guided instruction to improve student achievement and growth
- Established effective school discipline while communicating with family and staff
- Completed teacher evaluations using the Marzano, Danielson, and CELL framework
- Worked with local college (WSU) to start-up first ever school homework club that took place in the fall and spring of 2019-2020
- Administrative lead on I.E.P meetings, Child Study Team member, Safety committee, Leadership Committee, PBIS trained, Professional Learning Community lead
6th Grade Teacher
Spokane Public School District
03.2014 - 01.2023
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned
- Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson plan objectives
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with school and Spokane Public Schools policies
- Know procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems
- Know and understand the school procedures and regulations
- Develop and implement lesson plans specific for following the Common Core Standards and adopted school curriculum
- Attend Staff and Collaboration meetings
- Involved in the following: Child Study Team…Safety Committee…Leadership Committee… AVID trained (showcase school) …PBIS trained…ELD Cluster Teacher…GLAD certified…ASB Lead…SEA rep, grade level Professional Learning Committee, Homework Club lead, Box City lead, “Go Fourth” summer school teacher…Host and cooperating teacher for student teachers with local colleges
Summer School Teacher- “GO FOURTH”
Spokane Public Schools District
06.2015 - 08.2022
5th Grade Elementary School Teacher
Reynolds School District
08.2000 - 06.2005
Education
Educational Leadership and Principal Certification Program -
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA05.2020
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: Certification -
12.2018
Masters in teaching -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.1997
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA06.1994
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Teaching Staff Instruction
- Student Discipline
- PBIS trained Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
- Promote school culture
- Restorative Practices
- Deadline-oriented
- AVID Trained
- ELD cluster teacher
- Classroom Evaluation Methods
- Security and Safety
- Academic Progress Tracking
- Lesson Plan Review
- T24 District Initiative
- Title 1/LAP Budgeting
Timeline
West Valley School Board Member
West Valley School District
01.2024 - Current
6th Grade Teacher
Spokane Public School District
01.2023 - Current
Principal Intern
Spokane Public School District
01.2020 - Current
Summer School Teacher- “GO FOURTH”
Spokane Public Schools District
06.2015 - 08.2022
6th Grade Teacher
Spokane Public School District
03.2014 - 01.2023
5th Grade Elementary School Teacher
Reynolds School District
08.2000 - 06.2005
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: Certification -
Masters in teaching -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Washington State University
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Spokane Community College
Educational Leadership and Principal Certification Program -
Whitworth University
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