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Amy Brooks

Chelsea,MI

Summary

Dynamic, compassionate educator with a proven track record, skilled in designing engaging, differentiated lessons for diverse learners. Dedicated to fostering positive relationships with students and parents. Committed to enhancing student achievement through innovative teaching strategies and effective communication.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Fourth/Fifth Grade Multiage Teacher

Honey Creek Community School
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2019 - Current
  • Establish positive rapport with students and parents
  • Design and implement engaging lessons, activities, and projects
  • Plan and supervise class field trips and visits by guest speakers.
  • Adapt lessons and assignments to meet the needs of individual students
  • Assess each student on a regular basis using formative, interim, and summative assessments
  • Communicate with parents via weekly newsletters, quarterly report cards, and emails/phone calls as needed
  • Administer various standardized test including NWEA and M-Step
  • Serve on various school committees, including Literacy Committee and Continuous Improvement Committees

Fourth/Fifth Grade Multiage Teacher

Ann Arbor Learning Community
Ann Arbor, MI
02.2017 - 06.2019
  • Establish positive rapport with students and parents
  • Design and implement engaging lessons, activities, and projects
  • Plan and supervise class field trips and visits by guest speakers.
  • Adapt lessons and assignments to meet the needs of individual students
  • Assess each student on a regular basis using formative, interim, and summative assessments
  • Communicate with parents via weekly newsletters, quarterly report cards, and emails/phone calls as needed
  • Administer various standardized test including NWEA and M-Step
  • Serve on various school committees, including Literacy Committee and Continuous Improvement Committees

Preschool Teacher

Perry Early Learning Center
Ypsilanti, MI
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • Direct and collaborate with assistant teacher on a daily basis
  • Design and implement age appropriate lessons using Creative Curriculum
  • Create and present small and large motor activities
  • Plan and lead daily large group times

Third Grade Teacher

Emerson School
Ann Arbor, MI
08.1999 - 06.2001
  • Design and present engaging lessons and activities for gifted and talented students
  • Serve on the Diversity Task Force

Third/Fourth Grade Teacher

Central Academy
Ann Arbor, MI
08.1996 - 06.1999
  • Design and present engaging lessons and activities
  • Differentiate lessons and assignments to meet the needs of all students, particularly ELL and struggling learners
  • Serve on Quality School and Continuous Education Committees

Education

Masters in the Art of Teaching -

Marygrove College
Detroit, MI
01.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

Siena Heights College
Adrian, MI
01.1995

Skills

  • Elementary Teaching Certification,
  • K-5 all subjects, 6-8 Language Arts
  • ZA Endorsement
  • Training in Orton-Gillingham, LETRS, Project Based Learning, and Conscious Discipline
  • Experience with differentiating lessons to include all learners
  • Proficient in the use of technology and online educational tools

Timeline

Fourth/Fifth Grade Multiage Teacher

Honey Creek Community School
09.2019 - Current

Fourth/Fifth Grade Multiage Teacher

Ann Arbor Learning Community
02.2017 - 06.2019

Preschool Teacher

Perry Early Learning Center
11.2016 - 01.2017

Third Grade Teacher

Emerson School
08.1999 - 06.2001

Third/Fourth Grade Teacher

Central Academy
08.1996 - 06.1999

Masters in the Art of Teaching -

Marygrove College

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

Siena Heights College

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