Amy Nelson
Dubuque,IA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Enthusiastic about helping students develop and achieve full potential.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
Cuba City School District
Cuba City, Wisconsin
09.2014 - Current
- Taught Common Core Math Standards using the district's approved curriculum- Illustrative Math
- Developed and implemented teaching strategies using Building Thinking Classrooms
- Strong understanding of how to use technology tools to support student learning in math- IXL and Desmos
- Lead our middle school team through various activities including scheduling interventions and state testing and organizing school rewards and field trips
- Coached 6th-8th grade FIRST Lego League, 7th grade girls' basketball, 6th-8th grade cross country, 7th-8th grade track
Junior High Teacher
Cascade School District 228
Cascade, Iowa
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Taught Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies using approved district curriculum
- Advised Junior High Student Council
6th Grade Teacher
Holy Ghost-Immaculate Conception School District
Kieler, Wisconsin
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Taught Math, Social Studies, Language Arts, Religion and Spanish
Education
Master of Arts - Learning And Technology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2020
Master of Arts - Middle Level Math Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA06-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Level Education
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI12-2011
High School Diploma -
Western Dubuque High School
Epworth, IA05-2007
Skills
- Compliance
- Group leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Flexible and adaptive
Accomplishments
- Unsung Champion Award- Women's Leadership Network
- Coach's Award- FIRST Lego League
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher
Cuba City School District
09.2014 - Current
Junior High Teacher
Cascade School District 228
08.2012 - 06.2014
6th Grade Teacher
Holy Ghost-Immaculate Conception School District
09.2011 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Learning And Technology
Western Governors University
Master of Arts - Middle Level Math Education
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Level Education
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
High School Diploma -
Western Dubuque High School
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