Amy Cotten
Scottsboro
Summary
Highly motivated educator of 18 years with an array of experience, including pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, 3rd grade, 6th grade, and special education. Certified in elementary education K-6, and collaborative K-6.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homebound Services Teacher
Scottsboro City Schools
02.2025 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Elementary School Teacher
Scottsboro City Schools
08.2012 - Current
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
Life Skills Teacher
Scottsboro City Schools
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
- Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
- Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
Special Education Teacher
Jackson County Schools
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Scottsboro City Schools
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Alabama in Huntsville
12.2007
National Board Certification (in Process)
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Planning and Coordination
- Google Workspace
- Self-Motivated
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Level 2 Google Certified
AMSTI Certified
LETRS Certified
Currently working toward National Board Certification
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Homebound Services Teacher
Scottsboro City Schools
02.2025 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Scottsboro City Schools
08.2012 - Current
Life Skills Teacher
Scottsboro City Schools
08.2010 - 05.2012
Special Education Teacher
Jackson County Schools
08.2008 - 05.2010
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Scottsboro City Schools
01.2008 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of West Alabama
National Board Certification (in Process)
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