Amy Dow
Papillion,NE
Summary
Patient English Language Teacher with success in integrating technology into classroom setting and creating innovative lesson plans with 21 years of experience. Extensively knowledgeable about adapting lesson plans and cultivating productive workspaces for every type of student. Dedicated to individual student growth and detailed monitoring of class progress.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Teacher
Omaha Public School
08.2006 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives for struggling students.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
- Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
- Assisted in curriculum writing to provide supplemental instruction for English learners that is strongly connected to guaranteed and viable grade-level curriculum materials in order to make learning more accessible and cohesive for English Learners.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Planned schedules and lessons in buildings with 100+ English Language Learners.
- Sponsored several student activities and clubs, dedicating over 5 hours per week outside regular school hours.
- Taught English Language Learners at Pawnee, Gilder, and Highland Elementary schools.
First Grade Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
English Language Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
01.2002 - 06.2004
- Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people.
- Taught English Language Learners at Central Park Elementary and King Elementary.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE2001
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Managing classroom with diverse populations
- Technology instruction imbedded in lessons
- Creative learning strategies and scaffolds
- Professional and productive relationships
- Positive learning environment
- Experience with refugee, immigrant, and migrant families
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Information Technology Literacy Skills
Timeline
English Language Teacher
Omaha Public School
08.2006 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
07.2004 - 06.2006
English Language Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
01.2002 - 06.2004
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University Of Nebraska At Omaha
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