Amy Bunting
Bennington
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at USD 305 Salina Public Schools, specializing in individualized instruction and behavior intervention. Proven ability to enhance student confidence and academic success through effective lesson planning and collaboration with parents and professionals. Skilled in IEP facilitation and classroom management, fostering a respectful and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
2023-current
USD 305 Salina Public Schools
Salina
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to offer safe spaces and growth for non-verbal communication styles.
- Observed and evaluated student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Participated in IEP meetings to discuss goals, accommodations, modifications.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies designed by behavior specialists.
- Conducted assessments to identify areas of need for each student.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Coached paraprofessionals in providing effective instruction to special needs students.
- Collaborated with parents and other professionals to ensure that each student's needs were met.
Paraprofessional
USD 305 Salina Public Schools
Salina
08.2007 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Motivated students to achieve academic success while fostering an environment of respect and acceptance.
- Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
- Participated in meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and guardians, outside agencies regarding student's progress.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Unified
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS10-2025
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Brown Mackie College
Salina KS05-2000
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Behavior intervention
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Special education
- Individualized instruction
- IEP facilitation
- Supervision and leadership
- Collaboration
- Written communication
- MS office
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
2023-current
USD 305 Salina Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
USD 305 Salina Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Unified
Wichita State University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Brown Mackie College