Amy D'Arcy
San Clemente,CA
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with over 20+ years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Development Instructor/Adjunct
Mira Costa College
2002.05 - 2013.03
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Special Education Teacher, Mild-Moderate
Escondido Union School District
2000.08 - 2008.06
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher, Mild-Moderate
Orange Unified School District
1999.07 - 2000.07
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Grade 3 Teacher
Horizon Elementary School
1998.05 - 1999.05
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
La Jolla, CABachelor of Science - Human Environmental Sciences/Child Development
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA05.1994
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Student Records Management
- Child Development
- Lesson Planning
- Head Start Programs
- Social Skills Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Education
- Elementary Education
- Performance Improvement
- Student Counseling
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Adept at Working With Special Needs Children
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
Timeline
Child Development Instructor/Adjunct
Mira Costa College
2002.05 - 2013.03
Special Education Teacher, Mild-Moderate
Escondido Union School District
2000.08 - 2008.06
Special Education Teacher, Mild-Moderate
Orange Unified School District
1999.07 - 2000.07
Grade 3 Teacher
Horizon Elementary School
1998.05 - 1999.05
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Sciences/Child Development
Point Loma Nazarene University
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