Amy Blair
Groveton,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated educator with 17 years of experience instructing students of diverse backgrounds. Committed to creating motivating and collaborative learning environments that support social and emotional growth. Trustworthy mentor, capable of helping new educators build strong classroom management and instructional design skills. Collaborates effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administration, demonstrating excellent team-building abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd RLA Teacher
Onalaska Independent School District
07.2025 - Current
- Bluebonnet engaging lesson plans to facilitate student learning and accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Assisted in assessing student progress through formative assessments and feedback mechanisms.
- Adapted teaching methods based on student needs and feedback for improved comprehension.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a positive and productive environment.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance instruction and support student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into curriculum development.
3rd/4th RLA
Groveton Elementary School
08.2010 - 07.2025
- Mobilized classroom energy by creatively instructing five subjects for enthusiastic third and fourth graders.
- Developed innovative management and assessment techniques, fostering an inclusive environment for all learners.
- Designed and evaluated tests and essays, providing detailed feedback to illustrate student mastery levels.
- Interpreted assessment results for each student, designing IEPs that empower individualized learning pathways.
- Fostered collaboration with colleagues to introduce diverse instructional methods, elevating comprehension in reading and writing across all grades.
- Elevated STAAR scores from 60% to 93% over three years, showcasing innovative teaching strategies.
- Empowered a team of five emerging teachers with strategies for classroom engagement, lesson innovation, and technology deployment.
- Curated a dynamic recruitment process, successfully bringing on board exceptional administrators and teachers.
- Mentored students in the Beta Club, fostering community service initiatives and personal growth opportunities.
- Mentored young students in mastering spelling techniques, contributing to multiple top placements in Spelling UIL events.
Kindergarten Teacher
Centerville Elementary School
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
Education
Masters of Education - Teacher Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-2009
Skills
- Written / Verbal Communication
- Training and Mentoring
- Team Building
- Google Classroom
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Student Achievement
- Microsoft Office/Powerpoint
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
3rd RLA Teacher
Onalaska Independent School District
07.2025 - Current
3rd/4th RLA
Groveton Elementary School
08.2010 - 07.2025
Kindergarten Teacher
Centerville Elementary School
08.2009 - 08.2010
Masters of Education - Teacher Leadership
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Stephen F. Austin State University