Amy Graham
American Leadership Academy
Selma,NC
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
Dedicated Middle School Math Teacher experienced in developing and implementing effective curriculum strategies that enhance student comprehension and performance. Achieved measurable academic results through collaborative learning environments and adaptive teaching methods. Focused on fostering intellectual curiosity and preparing students for future mathematical challenges.
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
7 Months- Designed standards-aligned math lessons for middle school learners.
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse student readiness levels.
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative data.
- Collaborated with grade-level teams to align curriculum and pacing.
- Implemented classroom management routines supporting a focused learning environment.
- Communicated with families regarding student performance and academic goals.
- Mentored students through intervention, enrichment, and test preparation.
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in better support for student needs.
- Created a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
- Modeled core values of school on a daily basis in interactions with students, families, administrators and fellow teachers.
- Boosted student confidence and problem-solving skills through engaging group work exercises.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, tailoring teaching methods to address individual student needs and improve overall performance.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction strategies into lesson planning to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, enriching students' learning experiences across subjects.
- Developed detailed knowledge of the school's mathematics scope and sequence for all related levels to better serve students.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, targeting areas of weakness for improvement efforts.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Reviewed latest standards to review teaching strategies for compliance with requirements.
- Strengthened students'' critical thinking skills by emphasizing problem-solving strategies in daily math practice.
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, offering additional support and resources to ensure success.
- Conducted regular parent conferences to provide updates on student progress and discuss strategies for continued academic growth at home.
- Mentored students on an individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
Science Teacher
7 Months- Designed science lessons aligned with state standards and district curriculum requirements.
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs and improve student engagement.
- Implemented lab safety procedures and supervised hands-on investigations.
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative data to guide instruction.
- Collaborated with grade-level teams to refine pacing, resources, and instructional strategies.
- Managed classroom routines to maintain orderly, productive learning environment.
- Communicated regularly with families regarding student performance, behavior, and support needs.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Teacher
8 Years 10 Months- Current representative for our content area in CLT, which allows me to be actively involved in the happenings at LPM. This has been an honor for me to be a part of as I have been actively seeking ways to expand my role within the school.
- Assisting the current math coach with new curriculum implementation and navigation, including online resources.
- From 2019 to Current I am certified Middle Grades Math 5-9 and have taught 7th grade math at Lake Placid Middle School.
- Worked as a full-time substitute teacher in the English department at Lake Placid Middle School, delivering lesson plans and completing the full range of teaching duties throughout the year.
- Served on the MCC committee to create pacing guides for the district.
1 Year 3 Months
- Assisted the insured with all aspects of insurance from home, auto, umbrella and liability products. Enhanced their understanding of insurance coverage they would have the opportunity to have. Assisted insured with filing claims. In this business, a strong attention to detail is needed as everything we do with an insured must be documented down to each and every conversation that was had.
11 Years 6 Months
- Successfully completed the conversion from Riverside National Bank. Served as a Certified Consumer Lender and acquired NMLS# to assist clients with personal and residential loans working with a wide variety of loan products. Maintained branch pace of 100% per quarter in sales and service. Served as an assistant to management in many ways, handled busy phone lines, and functioned as a primary liaison to customers and ensured the consistently positive customer service experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management, human resources and criminal justice
Maintained the Dean's list during my education.
- Educator Certificate
Once employed with School Board, took required classes through Polk State College to pursue my Educator Certificate.
Skills
Mathematical reasoning
Mathematics lesson planning
Instructional strategies
Differentiated instruction
Communication skills
Personalized instruction
Assessment design
Assignment grading
Parent collaboration
Instructional planning
Standardized testing
Problem-solving skills
Practical math integration
Collaborative learning
Team collaboration
Peer tutoring
Parent-teacher collaboration
Student engagement
Innovative instruction
Math lesson planning
Middle grades concept
Documentation skills
Innovative lesson planning
Grading and assessment
Excellent communication
Performance evaluations
Time organization
Task prioritization
Multitasking
Collaborative teamwork
Professionalism
Classroom behavior strategies
Analytical skills
Decision-making
Quality education
Effective communication
Organizational skills
Active listening
Student engagement
Decision-making
Task prioritization
Self motivation
Behavior management
Grading proficiency
Professionalism
Tailored instruction
Certification
- North Carolina Certified Math Teacher - 2025
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher
American Leadership Academy
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Science Teacher
Johnston County Schools
08.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Teacher
School Board of Highlands County
07.2016 - 05.2025Read More
Wells Insurance
04.2015 - 07.2016Read More
TD Bank
05.2002 - 11.2013Read More
Polk State College
from Educator Certificate
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DeVry University
Bachelor of Science from Technical Management, human resources and criminal justice
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