Amy LaBelle
Dedicated professional educator who has served the Somersworth community since 2005, as a fifth-grade teacher, a sixth-grade teacher, an eighth-grade Science teacher, and a Title I Reading teacher. Proven ability to create a positive, safe, student-centered learning environment fostering student growth and achievement. Proven knowledge in Multi-Sensory Structured Language Education/Orton-Gillingham Approach. Known for effective teamwork and collaboration, leveraging technology to track student progress and implement evidence-based strategies for enhanced literacy outcomes.
Work History
Teacher
21 Years 1 Month- Supplementing student learning
- Overseeing the collection and analysis of student data to make instructional decisions with the use of Excel, Google Docs, and PowerPoint
- Designing and implementing an MTSS model that supports student growth
- Arranging and collaborating with outside consultants to provide PD at the building level (Cynthia Merrill and Lester Laminack)
- Facilitating and leading focused professional development for teachers around Literacy
- Planning and conducting school and district Family Engagement events
- Selecting, ordering, and distributing books for teachers and students
- Differentiated Reading and Writing Instruction within my classroom
- Knowledge of the 6th-grade & 8th-grade Science curriculum
- Knowledge of the 6th-grade Language Arts curriculum
- Implementing evidence based reading strategies to enhance student participation
- Mentor to new teachers
- Chair of the BLC/Professional Development Committee
- Ski Club Advisor
- Highly Qualified in ELA, Science, Social Studies, K-8
Tutor, Supervisor, Level I Trainer
6 Years 6 Months- Supervise and train tutors in specialized instructional methodologies for children with dyslexia
- Develop individualized lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs and progress levels
- Monitor student assessments, ensuring accurate tracking of developmental milestones and outcomes
- Lead training workshops to enhance tutor skills in effective teaching strategies
- Knowledge of Level I & Level II Practitioner content
- Certified Level I, Level II, Supervisor, & Level I Practitioner
Teacher
2 Years 10 Months- Knowledge of 5th grade inclusive classroom curriculum
- Advisor to Student Council
- Fifth Grade Team Leader
- D.A.R.E. Coordinator
Education
M.ED: Elementary Education - May 2022
Bachelor of Science: Biology - May 2000
Multi-Sensory Structured Language
Graduate Courses
Skills
Certification
New Hampshire Experience Educator - Elementary Education K-8 Ed.
Statement of Eligibility - 0037 - Reading & Writing Specialist
Certified Level I, II, Supervisor, Level I Trainer Orton-Gillingham/MSLE Dyslexia Practitioner Children's Dyslexia Centers
LETRS for Administrators course - completed 06/2024
Community Involvement
Cemetery Trustee - Somersworth, NH May 2018 - Present
Supervisor of the Checklist - Somersworth, NH November 2024 - Present