Amy Blanton
Pella,IA
Summary
Professional educator with a passion for public education. Solution oriented with a instinct for conflict resolution and a flair for creating clear and manageable plans. Experienced in leading students through the process of creating large, real world projects such as a 160 page publication. Strong background in curriculum development and peer mentorship. Highly collaborative, dependable, and dedicated to empowering students to achieve their full potential.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Journalism and English Teacher
Pella Community Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Led journalism students to publish a yearbook and news magazines, publications that have won numerous awards from the Iowa High School Press Association (IHSPA), including Iowa Yearbook of the Year for the last two years
- Developed curriculum with colleagues for English 9 and Digital Media that were aligned with Iowa Core Standards
- Taught English classes that engaged students, improving reading, writing, and speaking skills
- Facilitated professional development on student engagement
- Served on the School Improvement Advisory Council (SIAC) for three years
English Teacher
Towers School and Sixth Form Center
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Taught Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10 students
- Prepared students for their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) Exams
English Teacher
The Isle of Sheppey Academy
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Taught of Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 and Literacy
- Prepared students for their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) Exams
Freelance Editor
University of Glasgow
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Edited the work of international students at the University of Glasgow
English and Speech Teacher
South Winneshiek High School
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Taught English and Speech
- Coached the TV Broadcasting Team
- Received a Luther Partners Grant
English Teacher
Central High School
08.1999 - 06.2004
- Developed pilot curriculum and mentored other teachers as a Disciplinary Literacy Strategies Coach
- Received highest score for Connecticut BEST Portfolio Project and was asked to assess BEST Portfolios for the state
- Taught gifted students English in Central Magnet High School
- Taught and advised the newspaper staff which created the Criterion
English Teacher
Southern High School
08.1998 - 06.1999
- Assisted students to increase NC Standardized Test Scores 36.8%
- Contributed to the cooperative effort to bring Southern High School from the classification of low performing to exemplary
Foster Care Social Worker
Bethanna
08.1994 - 08.1997
- Secured services for foster children and legal parents
Education
M.Ed. - English Education
Arcadia University
Glenside, Pennsylvania06-1997
B.A. - Psychology, Literature
Wheaton College
Wheaton, Illinois06-1994
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Planning and organizing big projects
- Expository writing
- Editing and proofreading
- Digital media presentations
- Technology integration
- Curriculum development
- Time management
- Feedback provision
Timeline
Journalism and English Teacher
Pella Community Schools
08.2014 - Current
English Teacher
Towers School and Sixth Form Center
08.2013 - 12.2013
English Teacher
The Isle of Sheppey Academy
01.2013 - 06.2013
Freelance Editor
University of Glasgow
01.2011 - 12.2012
English and Speech Teacher
South Winneshiek High School
08.2004 - 06.2005
English Teacher
Central High School
08.1999 - 06.2004
English Teacher
Southern High School
08.1998 - 06.1999
Foster Care Social Worker
Bethanna
08.1994 - 08.1997
M.Ed. - English Education
Arcadia University
B.A. - Psychology, Literature
Wheaton College
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