Amy Cameron
Vancouver
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educator with extensive experience at Vancouver Public Schools, skilled in fostering meaningful relationships and enhancing student engagement through differentiated instruction. Skilled at managing classroom behavior and implementing data-driven lesson planning to ensure academic success for all learners, including students with special needs. Committed to collaboration, continuous professional growth, and creating an inclusive learning environment. Strong ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support academic and personal development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Vancouver Public Schools
09.2012 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Vancouver Public Schools
10.2011 - 09.2012
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Long-Term Substitute during this time, acting as a full-time classroom teacher for months at a time.
Paraeducator
Vancouver Public Schools
08.2007 - 04.2010
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Education
Master's in Teaching K-8 - Education
City University of Seattle
Vancouver, WA06-2011
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05-2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Critical thinking
- Growth mindset
- Data-driven instruction
- Elementary education
- Collaboration with colleagues
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Special needs students
- Behavior management
Timeline
Teacher
Vancouver Public Schools
09.2012 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Vancouver Public Schools
10.2011 - 09.2012
Paraeducator
Vancouver Public Schools
08.2007 - 04.2010
Master's in Teaching K-8 - Education
City University of Seattle
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Washington State University
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