Amy Nuss
Nampa,ID
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Ustick Elementary School
Boise, ID
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated in PLCs to drive and modify instructional practices.
- Successfully planned and co-taught writing with the ML teacher, utilizing co-teaching strategies and differentiating for the needs of all the learners in the classroom.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Participated and collaborated with colleagues to plan and implement events to engage parents in their child's education and school community.
- Utilized tools such as Classroom Dojo, classroom newsletters, and phone calls to create consistent communication with families.
6th Grade Teacher
Carver Academy
Cerritos, CA
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated a positive environment that promoted growth and learning.
- Used data-driven analysis to inform and modify instruction and assessments.
- Collaborated and created units with my team personalized to the students’ needs.
- Taught using explicit and direct instruction.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
1st Grade Teacher
Arturo A. Sanchez Elementary School
Norwalk, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Leveraged data from multiple modalities to inform instruction.
- Utilized classroom DOJO and Seesaw to create open and transparent connections between the teacher and student families.
- Took initiative by seeking out and creating my own professional development opportunities.
- Facilitated a positive environment that promoted growth and learning, utilizing social emotional development curriculum and techniques.
2nd Grade Teacher
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary School
Norwalk, CA
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with colleagues and parents.
- Collected and evaluated data to inform instruction.
- Facilitated a positive environment that promoted growth and learning.
- Collaborated and created units with my team personalized to the students’ needs. Demonstrated time management and leadership skills by planning and meeting deadlines.
2nd Grade Teacher
Lifeline Education Charter School
Compton, CA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Leveraged data-driven analysis to create personalized lessons.
- Maximized and modified the curriculum to the needs of the student's individualized student.
- Created a positive environment that promoted growth and learning.
- Implemented explicit direct instruction strategies to facilitate a clear learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction by using Kate Kinsella ELD and UDL strategies.
- Provided instruction in all formats: in-person, hybrid, and distance learning.
Kindergarten Summer School Teacher
Topaz Elementary School
Fullerton, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Implemented focused lessons for reading and math development.
- Participated in PLCs focused on assessment driven instructional practices.
- Fostered EDI strategies to facilitate a clear and effective learning environment.
- Provided differentiated instruction by using Kate Kinsella ELD strategies.
Resident Substitute Teacher
Rose Drive Elementary School
Placentia, CA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Long term subbed for multiple grade levels; SDC Preppy K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 4th grade general education classrooms.
- Participated and collaborated in professional learning communities.
- Implemented positive behavioral intervention and supported team members.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities through zoom.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff, as well as assisting the principal as needed throughout the school.
- In collaboration and under direct supervision of the principal, provided RtI supports for K-5th graders.
K-4 Music Teacher
Orange Unified School District
Villa Park, CA
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Created my own curriculum based on the state standards and maintained students’ progress by evaluating and adjusting strategies.
- Organized special events, school concerts, and music examinations.
- Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory and history.
Education
Idaho Education Credential - All Subjects (K-8)
Idaho State Board of Education
05-2024
Multiple Subject Credential, SB 2042 -
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA12.2019
Bachelor of Music -
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA08.2017
Professional Development
iReady Math and Reading Training
West Ada School District- Spring 2025
Co-Teaching Training
West Ada School District- August 2024
Guided Reading Professional Development
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District- Spring 2023
CGI Professional Development
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District- Fall 2022
Reader by 9 Training
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District- Spring 2022
Teacher Recruitment Project- Science Credential
California State University, Fullerton- Fall 2019
Orange County Reader's Association Professional Development
California State University, Fullerton- Spring 2019
Arts: Avenues to Learning Teacher Professional Development Program
Segerstrom Center for the Arts- Spring 2019
Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers California State University, Fullerton- Spring 2018
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Ustick Elementary School
06.2024 - Current
6th Grade Teacher
Carver Academy
12.2023 - 05.2024
1st Grade Teacher
Arturo A. Sanchez Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
2nd Grade Teacher
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary School
12.2021 - 06.2022
2nd Grade Teacher
Lifeline Education Charter School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Kindergarten Summer School Teacher
Topaz Elementary School
06.2021 - Current
Resident Substitute Teacher
Rose Drive Elementary School
08.2020 - 08.2021
K-4 Music Teacher
Orange Unified School District
09.2017 - 05.2018
Multiple Subject Credential, SB 2042 -
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Music -
California State University, Fullerton
Idaho Education Credential - All Subjects (K-8)
Idaho State Board of Education
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