Amy Holwerda
Muskegon
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at EduStaff, adept in fostering academic growth through innovative Math and Reading instruction and effective behavior management. Demonstrates exceptional organization and flexibility, enhancing learning environments for K-5 students. Skilled in special education, ensuring tailored support and measurable improvements in student performance. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
09.2020 - 06.2024
- Established high expectations for all learners, fostering a growth mindset that encouraged persistent effort toward academic goals.
- Provided individualized support to struggling learners, enabling them to reach their full potential academically.
- Managed classroom expectations and facilitated learning when the classroom teacher was absent.
- Work with students in a variety of classroom settings i.e. general education, intervention, resource and special education.
- Facilitated testing and progress monitoring in the areas of Mathematics and Reading.
- Created learning environments through the use of tools, technology, programs and manipulatives.
- Helped manage behaviors while fostering learning in various environments.
- Teaching these past few years has had me working with students primarily in K-2 grade levels.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
EduStaff
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Provided individualized support to students struggling academically, tailoring instruction to meet their unique needs.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
PESG Educational Staffing Solutions
05.2014 - 04.2018
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Provided individualized support to students struggling academically, tailoring instruction to meet their unique needs.
- Implemented creative teaching methods that engaged students in the learning process while still adhering to curriculum requirements and state educational standards.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12.1993
Skills
- Organization
- Flexibility
- Creative
- Special Education, IEP understanding
- Efficient
- Collaborative
- Math Instruction
- Reading Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Written Communication and Documentation
Timeline
Building Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
09.2020 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-5
EduStaff
04.2018 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher, K-5
PESG Educational Staffing Solutions
05.2014 - 04.2018
BBA - Accounting
Grand Valley State University