Amy Gates
Orlando,FL
Summary
I am a passionate and professional teacher with ten years of classroom experience. My career history shows I am highly effective, collaborative, and motivated to seek continuous improvement in my craft.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Orange County Public School District
08.2023 - Current
- Create engaging and rigorous lesson plans that follow Florida State Standards in ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies
- Implement school curriculum with fidelity
- Use formative and summative data to monitor and assess student learning
- Use differentiated instruction and universal design for learning in order to reach learners of all ability levels in an inclusive classroom setting
- Deliver systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills needed for proficient reading
- Create positive and collaborative relationships with parents and caregivers of my students.
Lead Teacher of Kindergarten and First Grade
UCP Bailes Community Academy
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Oversee the lesson plans, grade books, and implementation of curriculum in Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms
- Provide support and guidance in differentiated instruction, multisensory learning techniques, and classroom management strategies
- Collaborate with Administration and Grade Level Team to uphold the mission statement of our school by creating rigorous, inclusive, and productive classroom environments
RCF Orton Gillingham Model School Liaison
UCP Bailes Community Academy
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Trained in Classroom Educator and Associate Levels (60 hours) of Orton Gillingham methodology
- Oversee implementation of Orton Gillingham methodology with fidelity in Kindergarten and First Grade Classrooms
- Uphold terms and expectations of implementation as the Reed Charitable Foundation's Orton Gillingham Model School for school year 2022-2023
- Collaborate with Curriculum Specialist, Administration, and Directors of Orton Gillingham Implementation to collect data, perform observations, and evaluate effectiveness of Orton Gillingham implementation.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
UCP Bailes Community Academy
01.2014 - 05.2023
- Create engaging and rigorous lesson plans that follow Florida State Standards in ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies
- Implement school curriculum with fidelity
- Use formative and summative data to monitor and assess student learning
- Use differentiated instruction and universal design for learning in order to reach learners of all ability levels in an inclusive classroom setting
- Deliver systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills needed for proficient reading
- Create positive and collaborative relationships with parents and caregivers of my students.
Education
Master of Arts - Exceptional Student Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL01.2012
Certifications And Endorsements
- Certified in General Education K-6
- Reading Endorsed
- ESOL Endorsed
- Orton Gillingham Trained to the Associates Level
- Teacher of the Year 2021-2022
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Orange County Public School District
08.2023 - Current
RCF Orton Gillingham Model School Liaison
UCP Bailes Community Academy
01.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Teacher of Kindergarten and First Grade
UCP Bailes Community Academy
01.2020 - 05.2023
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
UCP Bailes Community Academy
01.2014 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Exceptional Student Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Flagler College