Amy Hood
Decatur,AL
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students and teachers through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students and teachers develop strong learning skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Partner
Priceville Elementary
08.2021 - Current
- Stayed informed of educational developments and current educational strategies and trends to benefit student and teacher success
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Networked with other professionals and organizations to provide professional development.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance teacher/student/community relations.
- Prepared and coached teachers in curriculum implementation, data driven decisions, and best practice for students
After-School Director
Priceville Elementary
08.2002 - Current
- Served as tireless school resource, which enabled development of lasting relationships with students, parents and guardians.
- Oversaw budget, marketing and curriculum development for school operations.
- Promoted professional growth of teachers and staff by implementing our after-school process and providing guidance.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Kindergarten Teacher
Priceville Elementary
08.1998 - 05.2020
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Athens State University
Athens, AL05.1997
Skills
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Instructional Best Practices
- Community Involvement
- Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
- National Board Early Childhood Generalist Certified Teacher, 2004/2014
- Priceville Elementary Teacher of the Year 2004
- Morgan County Schools Teacher of the Year 2004
Timeline
Instructional Partner
Priceville Elementary
08.2021 - Current
After-School Director
Priceville Elementary
08.2002 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Priceville Elementary
08.1998 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Literacy
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Athens State University
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