Amy Garretson
New River,Arizona
Summary
Knowledgeable Reading Interventionist and Instructional Coach bringing more than 15 years of education experience. Flexible and adaptable approach to meeting student needs using strategies that promote a love of learning and increase academic performance. Effective advisor communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help professionals reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Interventionist/ Literacy Coach
Great Hearts Anthem
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Implemented individual and small group reading instruction for over 140 kindergarten through fifth grade students over 2 years.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Provided professional development to teachers in areas of assessment, data analysis, reading instruction, science of reading, curriculum and intervention strategies.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new intervention curriculum.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Lead Second Grade Teacher/ Instructional Coach
Great Hearts Anthem
08.2017 - 07.2022
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core curriculum in language arts, math, science, and history.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Great Hearts Anthem
08.2013 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Third Grade Assistant Teacher
Great Hearts Anthem
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Planned, prepared and presented group assignments to encourage collaboration.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK08.1995
Skills
- Group & Individual Instruction
- Systematic and Explicit Reading Instruction
- Classroom Organization
- Progress Monitoring and Evaluation
- Skills Assessment
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership & Development
- Flexible Approach
- Strategic Planning
- Individualized Coaching
- Continuous Professional Development
- Best Practices Implementation
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Arizona Department of Education: Standard Professional Arts Ed, Pre K-12 Music with a Structured English Immersion Endorsement
Timeline
Reading Interventionist/ Literacy Coach
Great Hearts Anthem
08.2022 - 06.2024
Lead Second Grade Teacher/ Instructional Coach
Great Hearts Anthem
08.2017 - 07.2022
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Great Hearts Anthem
08.2013 - 07.2017
Third Grade Assistant Teacher
Great Hearts Anthem
08.2011 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Music Education -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
- Arizona Department of Education: Standard Professional Arts Ed, Pre K-12 Music with a Structured English Immersion Endorsement
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