Amy Lamer
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Patient and energetic educator with resourceful and engaging style demonstrated fifteen years of academic experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Principal
TEMPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTICT - CONNOLLY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Tempe, AZ
06.2018 - Current
- Support staff, other administrators, and parents in working with students, creating a positive school climate, and helping students develop a positive self-concept.
- Work successfully and positively with all students to provide them with assistance in meeting their educational needs.
- Coached and supported teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Assist the principal in the general administration of the school and serve as principal when the principal is absent.
- Supervise student conduct within the school, and oversee student disciplinary procedures, keeping records of any disciplinary action.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Serve as school athletic director.
5th Math Teacher
TEMPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, LAIRD SCHOOL
Tempe, AZ
12.2017 - 05.2018
- To create a classroom environment favorable to learning, personal growth, and success for all students
- Establish effective rapport with students
- Motivate and empower students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to be successful in 6th grade and beyond
- Establish positive relationships with parents
- Work collaboratively with my professional learning community to create lessons that engage students to form a deeper level of understanding math concepts
- Work collaboratively with my professional learning community to create assessments that can guide my instruction to mastery of the concepts.
Assistant Principal
TEMPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTICT, GILILLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Tempe, AZ
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Support staff, other administrators, and parents in working with students, creating a positive school climate, and helping students develop a positive self-concept.
- Work successfully and positively with all students to provide them with assistance in meeting their educational needs.
- Coached and supported teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Assist the principal in the general administration of the school and serve as principal when the principal is absent.
- Supervise student conduct within the school, and oversee student disciplinary procedures, keeping records of any disciplinary action.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Serve as school athletic director.
TOSA
TEMPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTICT - GILILLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Tempe, AZ
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Support staff, other administrators, and parents in working with students, creating a positive school climate, and helping students develop a positive self-concept.
- Work successfully and positively with all students to provide them with assistance in meeting their educational needs.
- Coached and supported teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Supervise student conduct within the school, and oversee student disciplinary procedures, keeping records of any disciplinary action.
- Supervised and evaluated support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
6th Grade Math Teacher
KYRENE SCHOOLS - CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Phoenix, AZ
07.2013 - 05.2015
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress, classroom interventions, and include them as part of the support team r their child.
- Collaborated with content teachers, grade level teachers, and academic coaches to create lessons and provide support for all student academic levels.
7th Grade Math Teacher
PHOENIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, WHITTIER ELEMENTARY
Phoenix, AZ
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress, classroom interventions, and include them as part of the support team r their child.
- Collaborated with content teachers, grade level teachers, and academic coaches to create lessons and provide support for all student academic levels.
Family Permanency Specialist
NEBRASKA FAMILIES COLLABORATIVE
Omaha, NE
10.2010 - 06.2012
- Case Management for 18 youth and their families
- Face to face visits with youth and families
- Facilitate family team meeting
- Prepare court reports and appear in court
- Provide interventions and strategies for youth in crisis
- Document all visits and communications
Dean of Students
CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOLS - SANTAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Chandler, AZ
08.2008 - 06.2010
- To create an environment favorable to learning, personal growth, and success for all students and staff
- Establish effective rapport with staff and students
- Motivate and empower staff to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to be successful in the middle school classroom.
7th Math Teacher
CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOLS
Chandler, AZ
07.2005 - 06.2008
- To create a classroom environment favorable to learning, personal growth, and success for all students
- Establish effective rapport with students
- Motivate and empower students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to be successful in middle school and beyond
- Establish positive relationships with parents
- Work collaboratively with my math colleagues to create lessons that engaged students to form a deeper level of understanding math concepts.
8th Math Teacher
WICHITA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Wichita, KS
08.2004 - 05.2005
- To create a classroom environment favorable to learning, personal growth, and success for all students
- Establish effective rapport with students
- Motivate and empower students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to be successful in middle school and beyond.
- Establish positive relationships with parents.
7th Math Teacher
MESA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mesa, AZ
08.2003 - 05.2004
- To create a classroom environment favorable to learning, personal growth, and success for all students
- Establish effective rapport with students
- Motivate and empower students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to be successful in middle school and beyond
- Establish positive relationships with parents.
7th Math Teacher
SCOTTSDALE UNIFIED SCHOOLS, DESERT CANYON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2001 - 05.2003
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress, classroom interventions, and include them as part of the support team r their child.
- Collaborated with content teachers, grade level teachers, and academic coaches to create lessons and provide support for all student academic levels.
6th Grade Math Teacher
WICHITA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, JARDINE EDISON JUNIOR ACADEMY
Wichita, KS
07.1999 - 05.2001
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress, classroom interventions, and include them as part of the support team r their child.
- Collaborated with content teachers, grade level teachers, and academic coaches to create lessons and provide support for all student academic levels.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
04.2002 - 04.2004
Coursework Towards 31.5 Hours in Criminal Justice -
05.2012 - 06.2012
Associates of Arts Degree - undefined
Elementary Education Degree - undefined
Skills
Organizational ability
Quality education
Teambuilding
Critical Thinking
Organization and Time Management
Problem-Solving
Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Assistant Principal - TEMPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTICT - CONNOLLY MIDDLE SCHOOL
06.2018 - Current
5th Math Teacher - TEMPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, LAIRD SCHOOL
12.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant Principal - TEMPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTICT, GILILLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
12.2016 - 12.2017
TOSA - TEMPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTICT - GILILLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
07.2015 - 12.2016
6th Grade Math Teacher - KYRENE SCHOOLS - CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
07.2013 - 05.2015
7th Grade Math Teacher - PHOENIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, WHITTIER ELEMENTARY
07.2012 - 05.2013
Metropolitan Community College - Coursework Towards 31.5 Hours in Criminal Justice,
05.2012 - 06.2012
Family Permanency Specialist - NEBRASKA FAMILIES COLLABORATIVE
10.2010 - 06.2012
Dean of Students - CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOLS - SANTAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
08.2008 - 06.2010
7th Math Teacher - CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOLS
07.2005 - 06.2008
8th Math Teacher - WICHITA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2004 - 05.2005
7th Math Teacher - MESA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2003 - 05.2004
University Of Phoenix - Master of Education, Educational Leadership
04.2002 - 04.2004
7th Math Teacher - SCOTTSDALE UNIFIED SCHOOLS, DESERT CANYON MIDDLE SCHOOL
07.2001 - 05.2003
6th Grade Math Teacher - WICHITA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, JARDINE EDISON JUNIOR ACADEMY
07.1999 - 05.2001
Allen County Community College - Associates of Arts Degree,
Wichita State University - Elementary Education Degree,