Amy McCaffery
HEMPSTEAD
Summary
Accomplished 4th Grade Math Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development through building relationships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Hempstead ISD
01.2016 - Current
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Internalized and presented lesson plans in math using HQIM materials with a variety of teaching techniques to reach various learning styles.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work.
- Prepared and administered TEK-specific tests to monitor students' growth and to prepare students to take the 4th grade Math STAAR.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08-2022
Skills
- Mathematics instruction
- Project-based learning
- Special education
- Social-emotional learning
- Behavioral management
- Differentiated instruction
- Cultural awareness
- Collaborative teamwork
- Compliance standards
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
- Earned "TIA Distinction as TEA Recognized Teacher" in 2024.
Certification
- Certified EC-6th Grade Generalist,Texas Education Agency
- Science of Teaching Reading Certified
- Reading Academy
Timeline
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Hempstead ISD
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas Tech University