Passionate and empathetic Special Educator who is successful in providing a warm, and calming classroom environment for all special needs students. Experienced in all aspects of Education, from student tutoring, college advising and recruitment for Education majors, Instructional Assistant, and Educator. Understanding that each child comes with a unique skill set, needs and abilities. Natural ability to build trust and relationship with students by meeting them right where they are. Gifted at building students confidence with positive real time feedback.
Hi, I’m
Amy Groves
Lexington,KY
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fayette County Public Schools
Teacher, Learning and Behavioral Disorders
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Madison County Schools
Teacher, Learning and Behavioral Disorders
08.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Madison County Schools
Instructional Assistant
08.2017 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Assisted with classroom technology to prepare students with skills needed to succeed in technology-rich world.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Provided performance feedback to help students understand strengths and areas for improvement.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Education
University of The CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KY
Master of Arts from Learning And Behavioral Disorders P-12
12.2024
University Overview
Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY
Bachelor of Arts from Human Services, Social Intelligence And Leadership
05.2017
University Overview
Skills
- Positive Role Model
- Parent Communication
- Community Resource Referral
- Classroom Practices
- Cultural Awareness
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- IEP Development
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavior Standards
- Interventions Understanding
- Different Learning Styles
- District Standards
- Educational Settings
- IEPs
- Competent in Smart Board Technology
- Classroom Management
- Special Education
- Instructional Techniques
- Development of Social Skills
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Parent Relationship Management
- Administrative Organization
- Middle School Education
- Positive Interactions
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Emotional Disorders
- Student Support
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Student Records Management
- Learning Style Assessment
- Remote Assistance
- Team Collaboration
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Small Group Instruction
- Behavior Intervention Plans
Timeline
Teacher, Learning and Behavioral Disorders
Fayette County Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Teacher, Learning and Behavioral Disorders
Madison County Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Instructional Assistant
Madison County Schools
08.2017 - 08.2021
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Arts from Learning And Behavioral Disorders P-12
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts from Human Services, Social Intelligence And Leadership