Amy Kalb
Northport,AL
Summary
Versatile educator with a focus on developing students' writing and critical thinking skills. Experience with diverse learning populations and online instructional platforms.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Gordo High School
08.2021 - Current
- Creat and manag IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Teach multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Design individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Collaborate with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
English Teacher
Gordo High School
01.2016 - 05.2021
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English Language Arts learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English Language Arts learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Worked with students to develop strong writing skills for a range of writing domains.
Adjunct Instructor - English 101 and 102
Bevill State Community College
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
- Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Collaborated with high school administrators to support student success.
Education
Master of Education - Collaborative Special Education, 6-12
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL12.2021
Master of Education - English Language Arts
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, English Language Arts
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12.2016
Skills
- Experience with Canvas, Blackboard, Edgenuity, and Schoology LMS platforms
- Completed AP training for English Literature at The University of Alabama, and taught AP English for two years
Certification
Alabama Highly Qualified Teacher, ANK-0106-4031
- Class B, Secondary ELA
- Class A, Secondary ELA
- Class A, Collaborative Special Education Teacher, 6-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Gordo High School
08.2021 - Current
Adjunct Instructor - English 101 and 102
Bevill State Community College
08.2019 - 05.2020
English Teacher
Gordo High School
01.2016 - 05.2021
Master of Education - Collaborative Special Education, 6-12
University of West Alabama
Master of Education - English Language Arts
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, English Language Arts
The University of Alabama
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