Amy Hawksby
Elementary School Educator
Youngsville,North Carolina
Summary
Energetic educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Long Mill Elementary School
08.2017 - Current
- Develop and implement differentiated instruction based on data analysis to meet individual students' needs and incorporate opportunities for students to collaborate, be creative, communicate, and think critically.
- Collaborate with my grade level team on lessons, assessments, and in PLCs.
- Manage classroom procedures, routines, and behaviors using positive behavior systems.
- Utilized data to work with students individually and in small groups and tiers. (i.e. MTSS)
- Communicate and build partnerships with families through weekly emails, phone calls, texts, and conferences.
- Implementation of I-Ready and work on setting goals with students and parents.
- Google Classroom, Google Meets to work virtually with students to present live and recorded lessons and set up assignments and assessments.
- School Improvement Team as Committee Chair
Fourth Grade Teacher
Royal Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Increased student motivation by creating engaging activities and hands-on projects that are connected to real-world experiences.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environments that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated diverse instructional strategies, accommodating different learning styles and needs .
- Improved students' reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and literacy centers.
Second Grade Teacher
Bugg Magnet Elementary School
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
Interventionist
Bugg Magnet Elementary School
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Incorporated research-based instructional practices into daily lessons, ensuring effective teaching strategies were utilized.
- Utilized technology tools effectively to enhance instruction delivery during intervention sessions while maintaining high level of student engagement.
- Created inclusive learning atmospheres by adapting instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 05.2001 -
Skills
Collaborative Teamwork
Curriculum Implementation
Safety awareness
Materials sourcing
Student assessment
Individualized Learning
Relationship Building
Lesson Planning
Instructional Strategies
Classroom Management
Collaborative Teamwork
Standardized tests
Play-Based Learning
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Long Mill Elementary School
08.2017 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Royal Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2017
Interventionist
Bugg Magnet Elementary School
01.2015 - 06.2015
Second Grade Teacher
Bugg Magnet Elementary School
08.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Carolina University
05.2001 -