Amy McDonald
Fate,USA
Summary
Bringing strong leadership and emotional intelligence to foster engaging and supportive environments. Skilled in conflict resolution and customer relationship management, with adaptability and multitasking abilities. Dedicated to enhancing team dynamics and improving processes through effective communication and collaborative efforts.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Sierra Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Developed and assessed student performance through regular evaluations and feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and instructional strategies.
- Integrated technology into the classroom to foster interactive and dynamic learning experiences.
Substitute Teacher
Rockwall ISD
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Delivered structured lessons aligned with curriculum standards across various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment to engage and motivate students effectively.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain student focus and discipline.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop instructional materials tailored to diverse learning needs.
Instructional Assistant
Reinhardt Elementary
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Consulted frequently with teacher regarding needs, problems, and progress of students.
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Assisted teacher in working with students to complete assignments.
Unemployed
NA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- I was looking for another job besides teaching.
Camp counselor
It's a Sensory World
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Utilized patience and understanding when dealing with challenging behavior from campers.
- Showed leadership skills by motivating campers to participate in team building activities.
- Displayed enthusiasm and commitment towards providing a fun learning experience for the kids.
2nd grade teacher
Community ISD - Roderick Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Cultivated an inclusive classroom environment, addressing individual learning needs and celebrating diverse achievements in academic and personal growth.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to enhance reading comprehension, resulting in measurable improvements across various student learning levels.
Kindergarten teacher
Royse City ISD - Harry Herndon Elementary
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Fostered early literacy and numeracy skills through engaging lessons in phonics, math, and science, cultivating a love for learning in young minds.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to boost letter and number recognition, leading to measurable improvements in students' foundational skills.
2nd grade GT teacher
International Leadership of TX
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Led engaging phonics and guided reading sessions, fostering literacy skills. Implemented innovative math curricula, enhancing student comprehension of complex concepts.
- Analyzed student performance data to tailor instruction in reading, math, and science. Developed targeted interventions, resulting in marked improvement in academic outcomes.
Kindergarten teacher
Universal Academy
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed engaging curriculum for phonics, math, and science, fostering early literacy and numeracy skills in young learners.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods, significantly improving students' letter recognition and decoding abilities.
- Completed 30 hours of GT training
Kindergarten teacher
Quinlan ISD - DC Cannon Elementary
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed engaging phonics and math curricula, fostering early literacy and numeracy skills in kindergartners through interactive lessons and activities.
- Partnered with fellow educators to create cross-curricular science and social studies units, enhancing students' understanding of the world around them.
4th grade teacher
ECIA - Royse City campus
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Developed engaging cross-curricular lessons, integrating technology to enhance student learning in core subjects and foster critical thinking skills.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies, leading to notable improvements in student performance across all subject areas.
Substitute teacher
Mesquite ISD
09.2012 - 01.2015
- Implemented lesson plans and maintained classroom discipline, ensuring continuity of education during regular teacher's absence.
- Developed engaging supplementary materials to enhance lesson effectiveness and student participation.
Scheduler/Customer Service
TX Health Medsyngeries
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Streamlined patient scheduling process, enhancing efficiency and reducing wait times. Managed insurance information accurately, ensuring smooth billing procedures.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient appointments and insurance details. Implemented a new filing system, improving data retrieval speed significantly.
Receptionist
Kelly Services
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Managed front desk operations, enhancing client satisfaction through efficient registration and multitasking. Streamlined communication processes, boosting overall productivity.
- Executed precise client registration, ensuring data accuracy. Handled diverse administrative tasks, maintaining organized records and smooth office operations.
Customer service representative
FEMA
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Registered disaster victims for federal assistance, providing empathetic support during crisis situations and ensuring accurate data collection.
- Managed high-volume calls efficiently, meticulously documenting applicant information and adhering to FEMA protocols for disaster relief processes.
Education
Bachelor's of Art - Education
Northeastern State University
High School - undefined
Oologah High School
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2027
Skills
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Adaptability
- Data Entry
- Typing 40 WPM
- Customer Relationship Management
- Microsoft Office
- Multitasking
- Process Improvement
- Customer Engagement
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Research Skills
- Customer Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Yearbook editor at ECIA for 2 years
- Dean's Honor Roll at Northeastern State University
Certification
- OK - Art EC-12
- TX - PreK-12 Art
- TX - Generalist EC-6
- ESL
Timeline
Teacher
Sierra Schools
08.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Rockwall ISD
01.2025 - 05.2025
Instructional Assistant
Reinhardt Elementary
01.2025 - 05.2025
Unemployed
NA
08.2024 - 12.2024
Camp counselor
It's a Sensory World
05.2024 - 07.2024
2nd grade teacher
Community ISD - Roderick Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024
Kindergarten teacher
Royse City ISD - Harry Herndon Elementary
09.2022 - 05.2023
2nd grade GT teacher
International Leadership of TX
08.2021 - 05.2022
Kindergarten teacher
Universal Academy
08.2020 - 05.2021
Kindergarten teacher
Quinlan ISD - DC Cannon Elementary
06.2019 - 05.2020
4th grade teacher
ECIA - Royse City campus
08.2016 - 06.2019
Substitute teacher
Mesquite ISD
09.2012 - 01.2015
Scheduler/Customer Service
TX Health Medsyngeries
08.2011 - 08.2012
Receptionist
Kelly Services
01.2011 - 07.2011
Customer service representative
FEMA
12.2009 - 12.2010
High School - undefined
Oologah High School
Bachelor's of Art - Education
Northeastern State University
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University