Amy Bass
Nashville,TN
Summary
I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I have over 16 years years of educational experience as well as being a mother to three children of my own. I take great pride in closely monitoring student safety while providing fun, academic and inclusive environments. .
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre K Aide
Overbrook School
Nashville, TN
08.2018 - Current
- Communicates regularly with parents regarding their child's academic performance.
- Participates in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress or concerns.
- Provides individual attention to children when needed.
- Facilitates small group instruction based on individual student needs.
- Supports lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Instructs and assists students during craft activities.
- Helps prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in the classroom environment.
- Teaches daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Attends in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Observes student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Helps to maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment in the classroom.
- Assists with preparation of classroom activities and materials for Pre-K students.
Lead Teacher
Head Start Program
Nashville, TN
07.2014 - 08.2018
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings by providing updates on departmental goals or objectives.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Attended district meetings related to curriculum changes or initiatives.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Pre K Aide
Woodmont Christian Preschool
Nashville, TN
07.2010 - 06.2014
- Helped maintain cleanliness of classrooms by organizing supplies and sanitizing toys daily.
- Read stories aloud to small groups of children or entire class.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop age-appropriate educational goals for each student.
- Organized field trips and other extracurricular activities for preschoolers.
- Monitored playground activities to ensure safety of all students.
- Developed creative projects that encouraged physical activity and exploration.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to encourage student progress.
- Established a nurturing environment that supported social-emotional growth of children.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
Substitute Teacher
St Georges Kindergarten
Nashville, TN
07.2007 - 08.2010
- Maintained a safe, organized and disciplined learning environment for students between the ages of 1-5 years of age.
- Encouraged positive peer interactions among students through appropriate activities and games.
- Provided instruction in place of absent teachers, following lesson plans and instructions for classroom management.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12-1998
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Child Development Knowledge
- Parent Communication
Timeline
Pre K Aide
Overbrook School
08.2018 - Current
Lead Teacher
Head Start Program
07.2014 - 08.2018
Pre K Aide
Woodmont Christian Preschool
07.2010 - 06.2014
Substitute Teacher
St Georges Kindergarten
07.2007 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
The University of Alabama
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