Amy Church
Friendswood,TX
Summary
To optimize innovative educational program development, student achievement, and high-quality instruction strategies that aid in the design of instructional programs that will facilitate and embrace equity-based and inclusive learning cultures. Reinforce best practices, sustained learning, and a growth mindset, while upholding a collaborative workflow with leaders and colleagues to create a milieu that develops top instructional talent in students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EDUCATION COACH
Upbring Head Start
Texas CIty, TX
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Coached and supported teachers using Practice Based Coaching cycles based on CLASS observation data
- Integrated and facilitated staff development and training for teachers with 1 to 4 years of classroom experience
- Advocated for teachers to access curriculum and available resources
- Empowered teachers through coaching sessions and skill-building exercises
- Maintained regular communication with leadership
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate opportunities
- Arranged student engagements with teachers to meet needs for deeper academic support
- Helped identify students' learning strengths and weaknesses and connected students with necessary resources to aid in success
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational situations.
INSTRUCTIONAL MENTOR
Tulsa Public Schools
Tulsa, OK
07.2017 - 10.2021
- Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development
- Integrated and facilitated staff development and training for teachers with 1 to 4 years of classroom experience
- Assisted teachers in setting and achieving educational goals for each student to encourage independence
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests, and characteristics of different students
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success
- Collaborated with teachers to help students reach their potential
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations
- Advocated for students to access available resources
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational goals
- Coached teachers one-on-one using different methods such as modeling, co-teaching, and acting out
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs, and career workshops
- Provided resources to support students in achieving progress goals
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty, and social workers to address problems and promote student success
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes
- Looked at individual student assessment data to determine individual baselines for optimal student growth and development.
READING INTERVENTIONIST
Bell Elementary School (TPS)
Tulsa, OK
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Implemented variety of strategies to improve reading performance with a diverse group of students
- Communicated with teachers, peers, and parents to achieve performance benchmarks with language arts
- Tutored students and implemented effective learning activities to challenge students to excel
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement
- Supervised small reading groups of students
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals
- Implemented reading lessons for third-grade and fourth-grade students
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification
- Created tools for instruction and behavioral support
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain the best intervention methods
- Identified areas requiring improvements and recommended implementation of remediation
- Organized spaces, materials, and catering support for teachers
- Handled incoming and outgoing shipping and receiving activities
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
RSA COORDINATOR
Bell Elementary School (TPS)
Tulsa, OK
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Fostered a collaborative work environment to achieve effective teamwork and a positive partnership for all
- Provided insight regarding behavioral standards, excellence, team collaboration, and positive work ethic to achieve breakthrough and pacesetting initiatives
- Provided stimulating and challenging activities to demonstrate effectiveness
- Implemented a variety of strategies to improve reading performance with a diverse group of students
- Communicated with teachers, peers, and parents to achieve performance benchmarks with language arts
- Tutored students and implemented effective learning activities to challenge students to excel
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by the school district
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement
- Supervised small reading groups of students
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals
- Implemented reading lessons for third-grade and fourth-grade students
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification
- Created tools for instruction and behavioral support
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain the best intervention methods
- Identified areas requiring improvements and recommended implementation of remediation
- Organized spaces, materials, and catering support for teachers.
LEAD TEACHER INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Tulsa Educare
Tulsa, OK
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees
- Supervised a crew of over 50 volunteers
- Accurately documented all onsite usage of curriculum
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage the planning process
- Identified community resources and networked with local officials to coordinate
- Recruited volunteers to assist with community outreach
- Oversaw the event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Beggs Public Schools
Beggs, OK
08.2003 - 07.2010
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners
- Taught student classrooms with varying teaching methods
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support
- Developed and optimized a rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance the overall development and growth of every student
- Selected as Team Leader for 2 years
- Managed student legal documentation for the Oklahoma Reading Sufficiency Act
- Built effective relationships with administrators, teachers, and parents while integrating a stimulating and comprehensive learning environment, created fun and interactive learning experiences
- Planned curriculum and activities for students with specific requirements as well as identified unmet needs for children and integrated best practices for individualized learning
- Promoted social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of students and developed individual goals
- Provided students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in academic subjects to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Beggs Public Schools
Beggs, OK
08.2001 - 08.2003
- Built PK Library and Literacy Center through donations and volunteers
- Guided students to develop social, emotional, and physical skills
- Fostered reasoning and problem-solving through active exploration games and activities
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in the classroom
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet the needs of young learners
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining an overall focus on the entire group
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social, and intellectual growth
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in the learning process
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
2ND GRADE TEACHER
Mounds Public Schools
Mounds, OK
08.1998 - 05.1999
Education
Masters Level Courses - Curriculum & Instruction, Trauma & Resilience
Concordia University
Seward, NEMasters Level Courses - Human Education
NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Tahlequah, OKBachelor of Science - Deaf Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education
THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA
Tulsa, OK12.1996
Skills
- Character Development
- Collaboration with leaders and Colleagues to create academic and instructional success
- Protocols to improve instructional benchmarks and performance
- Diplomatic Communicator
- Mission Focused - Sets Pace for Excellence
- Implements Variety of Programming
- CLASS Certified
- T-Tess Appraiser
- Certification - No Nonsense Nurturing
- Conscious Discipline
- Practice Based Coaching
- Data Analysis
- Trauma Informed Practices & Restorative Practices
- Achievement Strategies and Interventions
- Active Learning Pedagogies
- Student Centered Learning & Cooperative Learning
- Inquiry-Based Instruction
- Professional Development Presenter
- Evaluation - Coaching Cycles
- Growth Orientation, Enrichment & Ambitious Goal Setting
- Parental Involvement
- Actionable Feedback
- Culturally Responsive Instructional Leadership
- Social Emotional Implementation
- Whole Child Approach
- Reflective Supervision
Certification
- TEXAS Teaching Certification
- Core Subjects EC-6 & 4-8
- Early Childhood PK-3
- Early Childhood Education Certification Pre-K - 3rd Grade Elementary Education
- Certification 1-8; Specializing in Math 1-8
- OKLAHOMA Certification in all of the above
Timeline
EDUCATION COACH
Upbring Head Start
11.2021 - 11.2022
INSTRUCTIONAL MENTOR
Tulsa Public Schools
07.2017 - 10.2021
READING INTERVENTIONIST
Bell Elementary School (TPS)
07.2016 - 07.2017
RSA COORDINATOR
Bell Elementary School (TPS)
07.2016 - 07.2017
LEAD TEACHER INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Tulsa Educare
09.2015 - 07.2017
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Beggs Public Schools
08.2003 - 07.2010
PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Beggs Public Schools
08.2001 - 08.2003
2ND GRADE TEACHER
Mounds Public Schools
08.1998 - 05.1999
Masters Level Courses - Curriculum & Instruction, Trauma & Resilience
Concordia University
Masters Level Courses - Human Education
NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Deaf Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education
THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA