Amy

Created a safe and effective learning environment and positive classroom culture with a diverse and constantly changing population of at-risk students from 6th-12th grade. Facilitated student learning for all electives throughout their disciplinary placement and removal from their home campus by establishing and maintaining an open line of communication with their classroom teachers. Identified student deficits that impacted their ability to be successful in a mainstream classroom, and provided this information to their teachers, counselors, and administrators to help create a plan for student success upon return. Monitored student performance after leaving DAEP through grade checks and continued contact with students and their classroom teachers.

• Created a school-wide social skills curriculum targeted specific student needs, as observed in the classroom.
• Researched, recommended, and implemented new systems and practices to address student, district, and campus needs.
• Proposed and created professional development courses and book studies on various online platforms to meet district training needs and help staff better serve at-risk students.
• Trained and mentored staff and served as adviser to new school administrators as they transitioned to their new role.
• Represented campus on District Educational Improvement Committee, communicating with DEIC representatives from other campuses to advocate for the needs of the DAEP student population.

Responsible for teaching 6 classes with approximately 30 students each throughout the school year. These classes included Child Development, Human Growth and Development, Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness, Counseling and Mental Health, Principles of Education and Training, and Principles of Human Services. District had a 1:1 technology initiative, so technology was incorporated into the classroom to meaningfully enrich students' educational experiences. Created courses on digital platforms such as Canvas and Google Classroom. Mentored approximately 15 students at-risk of dropping out, meeting with them for weekly check-ins and tutoring, and communicating with their teachers and other school staff to increase student success.

• Employed a variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet unique interests, needs, abilities of students.
• Continually revised course material based on assessments, observations, and student feedback, ensuring that content was current, relevant, and engaging.
• Established and maintained standards of student behavior to provide a productive, orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Helped students prepare for careers through course activities and by advising them on academic and vocational choices.
• Trained and mentored future teachers through Texas State University's observation and student teaching programs.

Annually taught 6 classes with approximately 30 students each, including Food Science, Child Development, Child Guidance, Family and Community Services, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, and Restaurant Management. School served a very diverse population of students from 9th-12th grade, including many deaf students bused from surrounding districts.

• Created relevant and engaging curriculum tailored to unique student needs, abilities, and interests, as well as classroom dynamics.
• Fostered a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all.
• Designed and administered teacher and course evaluation surveys to solicit student feedback, build relationships, and improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
• Facilitated student ownership of learning and community involvement by creating a safe environment where students planned and implemented service learning projects to address social problems of their choice.
• Worked closely with special education teachers and ASL interpreters to modify curriculum and teach life skills to students with significant learning and communication impairments and allow them to fully participate in classroom activities with their peers.
• Served as advisor for student organization Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, coaching and assisting them in projects and competitions and planning social events.