Amy Christopher
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Highly motivated, flexible, and reliable with excellent planning and implementation skills; Engages complex problem solving, time management, and prioritization skills to consistently meet goals; Organized and diligent with a sincere commitment to exceptional classroom management and teamwork.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth and Third Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Lufkin ISD
Lufkin , TX
08.2022 - Current
- Lead instruction in state-standardized English and Language Arts material, with a secondary focus in Social Studies.
- Tiered learning plans for differentiated level groups based on diagnostic reports, implemented across 40+ students.
- Utilize Individual Educational Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans for accommodated lessons with individual students.
- Collaborate with ARD Committee to establish student goals with the special education department.
Special Education Paraprofessional/World Geography Teacher
Etoile ISD
Etoile, TX
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with general education teachers to provide classroom accomodations.
- Provided 1:1 support for K-8 students with learning disabilities (Dyslexia, ADHD, and Dyscalculia).
- Instructed sixth grade world geography classes via TEKS aligned lesson plans and differentiated activities.
Fourth Grade Writing Teacher
Huntington ISD
Huntington, TX
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Instructed TEKS-based lessons focused on writing and composition to 60 students.
- Prepped students for STAAR Testing via SCR and ECR strategies.
- Actively participated in Planning Learning Committee (PLC) meetings.
- UIL Writing Coach.
Response to Intervention Paraprofessional
Etoile ISD
Etoile , TX
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Provided 1:1 support for K-5 students with learning disabilities.
- Administered running records and fluency checks to monitor students' understanding of ELAR standards.
- Filled in for teachers' absences (K-8, all subjects).
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to identify any further accomodations needed on an individual basis.
Education
Continuing Professional Education -
ECS Region 7 Texas Reading Academies
05-2023
EC-6 Certification - Generalist/Science of Teaching Reading
ITeach Texas
Denton, TX12-2021
Bachelor of Health Science - Community Health And Hospitality Admin
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX12-2005
Skills
- Group Instruction
- IEP Understanding
- Lesson Planning
- Results-Focused
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Fifth and Third Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Lufkin ISD
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional/World Geography Teacher
Etoile ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
Fourth Grade Writing Teacher
Huntington ISD
08.2020 - 08.2021
Response to Intervention Paraprofessional
Etoile ISD
01.2017 - 08.2020
Continuing Professional Education -
ECS Region 7 Texas Reading Academies
EC-6 Certification - Generalist/Science of Teaching Reading
ITeach Texas
Bachelor of Health Science - Community Health And Hospitality Admin
Stephen F Austin State University