Amy Hill

Classroom and/or Special Education Teacher of grades Pre K, 2nd, 5th and currently Middle School ELA.

• Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral, academic and community/home issues.
• Created and followed various academic and social behavioral programs to meet students' needs and developmental age groups.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
• Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
• Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
• Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Administered, summarized data and reported educational testing (DAYC-2)

Taught 1st, 5th and 6th (and 5/6 combined).

• Carried out and planned curriculum to meet individual developmental and educational needs of students.
• Chaperoned and taught 6th graders at Takodah Environmental Educational Camp, collecting water samples for State of NH and engaging in mock "Town Hall" forums with Troy students.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Represented teachers through WTA, to include six schools.
• Worked closely with teacher teams and students to create Responsive Classroom social contracts.

• Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
• Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
• Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
• Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.