Amy Goforth
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Forward-thinking individual with love of reading and dedication to educating students. Offering more than 25 years of assessing skills and enacting engaging lesson plans.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Support Facilitator
New River Elementary School
10.2019 - Current
- Provided direct instruction to small groups of ESE students, targeting specific academic or behavioral needs identified in their IEPs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, intervention strategies, and accommodations provided to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices in special education.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations in compliance with IEPs.
Primary School Teacher (K-2)
New River Elementary School
08.2008 - 10.2019
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Fostered a love of reading in students by creating an engaging classroom library with diverse literature selections and promoting independent reading time.
1st Grade Teacher
Pasco Elementary School
08.1999 - 05.2008
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing successful teaching strategies and classroom management tips.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy
Long Island University
Old Westbury, NY12.2005
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL05.1999
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Social Skills Development
- Learning Style Assessment
- Safety Monitoring
- Progress Monitoring
- IEP development
- Classroom Accommodations
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Co-teaching Models
- Instructional Strategies
- Student Support
Certification
- Reading Certification K-12
- Exceptional Student Education K-12
- Elementary 1-6
- ESOL Endorsement K-12
Timeline
ESE Support Facilitator
New River Elementary School
10.2019 - Current
Primary School Teacher (K-2)
New River Elementary School
08.2008 - 10.2019
1st Grade Teacher
Pasco Elementary School
08.1999 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Literacy
Long Island University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Saint Leo University
- Reading Certification K-12
- Exceptional Student Education K-12
- Elementary 1-6
- ESOL Endorsement K-12
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