Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Amy Palmore

Othello,WA

Summary

Educational leader with extensive experience in behavior management and conflict resolution at Othello School District. Implemented restorative justice practices and data-driven safety planning, resulting in a positive learning environment. Enhanced student engagement through innovative recognition strategies and effective mentorship of teaching staff.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dean of Students

Othello School District
Othello, WA
08.2021 - Current
  • Enforced behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
  • Maintained records of disciplinary actions taken against individual students.
  • Collaborated with staff, administrators, and parents regarding student affairs.
  • Implemented PBIS supports school-wide to promote and recognize appropriate student behavior.
  • Organized and led At-risk and Threat Assessment meetings.
  • Developed and implemented safety support plans for students.
  • Routinely used restorative justice approaches when dealing with student discipline.
  • Maintained our schoolhouse system to establish and maintain a strong sense of community and belonging.
  • Organized and ran student recognition assemblies
  • Taught classroom lessons based on behavior and character expectations.
  • PTO Liaison
  • Worked closely with the school counselor and district behavioral specialist to develop specific behavior plans and evaluate their effectiveness.
  • Communicated frequently by telephone, email, and in-person meetings with families of students who were being recognized for positive behavior, as well as those struggling to meet school expectations.

Classroom Teacher (K, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Library)

Othello School District
Othello, WA
08.1999 - 07.2021

Aligned curriculum with new standards to improve educational effectiveness.

  • Designed and distributed ELA and math assessments among grade team members.
  • Organized and taught before- and after-school clubs to differentiate math instruction.
  • Led grade team meetings to present effective teaching strategies and resources.
  • Utilized Data Director and edcite.com to enhance classroom learning experiences.
  • Contributed to district-wide development of ELA resource materials for better student support.
  • Mentored student teachers to promote professional growth and development.
  • Facilitated communication with teaching partner to evaluate and adjust lesson plans.

Education

Master of Arts - Professional Development

Heritage University
Toppenish, WA
08-2001

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
03-1999

Skills

  • Behavior management and conflict resolution
  • Data analysis and safety planning
  • Restorative justice practices
  • Student recognition strategies

Accomplishments

  • Othello District Coin Award 2022
  • Outstanding Teacher Award 2002
  • Above and Beyond Award 2006
  • Teacher of the Year 2007

Certification

  • National Board Certification in Early and Middle Childhood Literacy
  • Trained in Restorative Justice

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dean of Students

Othello School District
08.2021 - Current

Classroom Teacher (K, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Library)

Othello School District
08.1999 - 07.2021

Master of Arts - Professional Development

Heritage University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Eastern Washington University