Amy Lerman
Ferndale,MI
Summary
Seasoned Elementary and Middle School Teacher with a long history at Southfield Public Schools and Birney K8. Hardworking and dedicated to helping students have a positive experience in school, and willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Southfield Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
Middle School Math and Science Teacher
Southfield Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2017
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Science Department Chair
- Future Cities Club
Elementary Teacher
Guamani Private School
08.2000 - 05.2022
Elementary Teacher
Southfield Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2000
Middle School Science Teacher
Southfield Public Schools
08.1997 - 06.1999
Education
Master of Science - Health Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education: Major Science; Minor Math
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-1997
Skills
- Relationship building
- Activity planning
- Oral communication
- Assigning and grading work
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects in Self-Contained Classroom): ZG
- K-8 Health: MA
- K-8 Mathematics: EX
- K-8 Science: DX
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Southfield Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Middle School Math and Science Teacher
Southfield Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2017
Elementary Teacher
Guamani Private School
08.2000 - 05.2022
Elementary Teacher
Southfield Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2000
Middle School Science Teacher
Southfield Public Schools
08.1997 - 06.1999
Master of Science - Health Education
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education: Major Science; Minor Math
University of Michigan
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