Amy Downin
Dayton,OH
Summary
Accomplished educator and leader with a proven track record at the Community Consolidated School District 168 and the Rockford School District, enhancing student literacy and leading curriculum development. Expert in instructional design and strategies, coupled with strong leadership and communication skills. Significantly improved reading programs and teacher training, fostering academic excellence and innovation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
7th, 8th Grade Teacher
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown
11.2023 - Current
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Reading Specialist
Community Consolidated School District 168
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Designed individualized learning objectives and activities to help students improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
- Worked with students in small groups or one-on-one to provide targeted instruction
- Monitored student progress and adjusted strategies as needed
- Worked with teachers, administrators, and other professionals to develop and implement reading programs
- Served as a resource for teachers and administrators on reading best practices and instructional techniques
- Helped the school participate in literacy initiatives and meet requirements
- Supported students who struggle with reading and advocated for their needs
- Provided professional development for teachers and staff on the latest researched-based literacy strategies
Literacy Leader/Curriculum Coordinator/Teacher
Rockford School District 205
08.2005 - 06.2015
- Created and revised teaching materials like textbooks, workbooks, projects, and tests
- Chose textbooks, educational materials, and technologies to support teaching
- Examined student assessment data to improve classroom materials and implementation
- Provided feedback to teachers on classroom approaches, content delivery, and instructional strategies
- Planned and conducted teacher training programs and conferences
- Understand and enforced state education codes and rules
- Advised teachers and administrators on curriculum development, use of materials, and implementation of programs
- Stayed current with curricular trends and standards changes
- Worked with teachers, administrators, and district leaders to improve teaching and learning
Education
Master of Science - Reading Specialty
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL08-2014
Master of Science - Middle Level Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05-1999
Skills
- Teaching techniques
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Instructional design
- Instructional strategies
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Decision making skills
- Fluency in best practices
Timeline
7th, 8th Grade Teacher
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown
11.2023 - Current
Reading Specialist
Community Consolidated School District 168
07.2017 - 06.2021
Literacy Leader/Curriculum Coordinator/Teacher
Rockford School District 205
08.2005 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Reading Specialty
Olivet Nazarene University
Master of Science - Middle Level Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Illinois University
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