Amy Balfe
Palmetto
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering student development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and communication with parents.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Norwin School District
08.2010 - 08.2024
- Built positive relationships with students and families for learning based on the premise of class family and character education.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear developmentally appropriate expectations, rules, routines, and procedures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, create materials, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve within the classroom and grade level environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the learning needs and styles of all students.
- Attended professional development and implemented educational initiatives that promote success for students.
- Used technology to enhance instruction.
Learning Support Paraprofessional
Norwin School District
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Oversaw students in classroom, small groups and common areas to support teachers.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, and specials ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, faculty members, and administrators.
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Gannon University
Erie, PA12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
University of Pittsburgh At Johnstown
Johnstown, PA05-2006
High School Diploma -
Norwin High School
North Huntingdon, PA06-2002
Skills
- Pre-K to Kindergarten Transition Program teacher
- Curriculum Writing Committee
- Teaching Mentor for Student Teachers
- Grant Writer/ Recipient of Grants from PPG Industries and First Energy Corporation
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Norwin School District
08.2010 - 08.2024
Learning Support Paraprofessional
Norwin School District
08.2008 - 05.2010
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Gannon University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
University of Pittsburgh At Johnstown
High School Diploma -
Norwin High School
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