Amy Day
Gilbert,Arizona
Summary
Educator with a strong foundation in general and special education, dedicated to fostering student success. Experience spans teaching in classical settings and leading a self-contained autism classroom, emphasizing individualized instruction and collaboration with families and support staff. A Master's degree in General Psychology enhances understanding of child development and effective learning strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
St. John Bosco Catholic School
Chandler, USA
01.2016 - 01.2026
- Taught third and fourth grade in a classical education setting.
- Supported students with resource instruction and accommodations, facilitating small group interventions to enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with families and staff to create strategies that promoted student success and engagement.
- Served as an onsite substitute across multiple grade levels.
- Directed school communications, fundraising, and community engagement initiatives as Director of Development, driving community involvement and support.
Lead Teacher - Self Contained Autism Classroom
ACT School
Arizona, USA
- Led self-contained K-5 classroom for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disabilities, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Created individualized instruction plans to enhance academic, behavioral, communication, and social development.
- Implemented positive behavior supports, visual schedules, sensory strategies, and structured routines.
- Partnered with therapists, paraprofessionals, and families to monitor and advance each student's progress.
Elementary Teacher
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School
Phoenix, USA
- Taught second grade and a fourth/fifth grade combination classroom using a classical education model.
- Adapted instruction to meet diverse learning needs while fostering a positive classroom culture.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated a positive classroom environment promoting student participation.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to enhance learning.
Student Teacher - Special Education Resource
Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, USA
- Delivered targeted small group and individualized instruction to enhance learning outcomes for students with special education needs.
- Supported implementation of accommodations and behavior strategies, monitored progress, and collaborated with classroom teachers to foster inclusive learning environments.
Education
Master of Science - General Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Skills
- Behavior management strategies
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Inclusive education practices
- Resource support systems
- Positive behavior interventions
- Student intervention methods
- Family and team collaboration
- Social-emotional learning
Certification
- Arizona Standard Professional Elementary Education Certificate (K-8)
- Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Timeline
Teacher
St. John Bosco Catholic School
01.2016 - 01.2026
Student Teacher - Special Education Resource
Mesa Public Schools
Elementary Teacher
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School
Lead Teacher - Self Contained Autism Classroom
ACT School
Master of Science - General Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University