Amy Neidhardt
Granite City,IL
Summary
Dedicated educator with 8 years of experience in multiple school districts. Seeking a part-time retail position to leverage strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team environment. Proven track record of building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Granite City School District #9
08.2022 - Current
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Paraprofessional
Special School District Of St. Louis County
05.2016 - 07.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Child Care Teacher
Children's Hospital Child Development Center
12.2008 - 05.2016
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education (mild To Moderate)/Elementary
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2022
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Flexible and adaptive
- Parent and student communication
Timeline
Teacher
Granite City School District #9
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Special School District Of St. Louis County
05.2016 - 07.2022
Child Care Teacher
Children's Hospital Child Development Center
12.2008 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education (mild To Moderate)/Elementary
Western Governors University
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