Amy Maliskas
Arlington,TN
Summary
To obtain a Make A Wish Coordinator Position for Make A Wish Midsouth as a meticulously organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Strong communication and mentoring skills with evidence of experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Oak Elementary School
07.2018 - Current
- Teacher Ambassador – mentor new and transitional teachers to the school/district
- Integrate technology in the classroom using a variety of sources including smartboard, laptops, and I-pads
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Junior Kindergarten Teacher/Kindergarten
Bartlett Baptist Preschool and Kindergarten
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Junior Kindergarten Chair, plan curriculum and meet with other junior kindergarten teachers bi-weekly.
- Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Monitor student progress and provide differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Kindergarten Teacher
Barret's Chapel Elementary School
12.2009 - 05.2013
- Develop and implement lesson plans for 18 kindergarten students on a daily basis.
- Integrate technology in the classroom using a variety of sources including smartboard, laptops, and I-pads
- Monitor student progress and provide differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
- Maintain communication with parents and administration on a regular basis.
- Attend meetings, trainings, and school events.
Education
Masters of Science in Education - Early Childhood Studies, Teaching and Diversity
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota10.2012
Bachelor of Science in Education - Human Development and Learning, Early Childhood Education Pre K – 3
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2009
Skills
- Materials Sourcing
- Activity Planning
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
Certification
Tennessee State Licensure, Early Childhood Pre-K – 3, 12/2009, 08/2023
Classroom Educator Dyslexia Interventionist - 8/2023
Accomplishments
- Bartlett City Schools District Teacher of the Year 2021
- The Turetzky Family Scholarship for student teaching
- Summa cum Laude graduate
References
- Mr. Dewey Dillard, Deweydillard@gmail.com, 901-218-1958
- Mrs. Brianne Gaia, briannegaia04@gmail.com- 870-636-0964
- Mrs. Kimberly Cupples, kcupples@bartlettschools.org, 901-831-3594
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Oak Elementary School
07.2018 - Current
Junior Kindergarten Teacher/Kindergarten
Bartlett Baptist Preschool and Kindergarten
08.2015 - 05.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Barret's Chapel Elementary School
12.2009 - 05.2013
Masters of Science in Education - Early Childhood Studies, Teaching and Diversity
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Education - Human Development and Learning, Early Childhood Education Pre K – 3
The University of Memphis