Amy Philbin
Henniker Community School
Henniker,NH
3
years of professional experience
Motivated early-career educator with hands-on experience in substitute teaching, student teaching, and camp leadership. Brings strengths in classroom organization, differentiated instruction, and positive reinforcement. Committed to supporting student success through clear communication, adaptability, and strong classroom routines.
Work History
Substitute Teacher
1 Year 10 Months- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Communicated effectively with staff to clarify lessons and classroom procedures.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Monitored attendance, assignments, and daily student participation.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
Camp Counselor
1 Year 10 Months- Led daily camp activities, maintaining safe, engaging programming for children across diverse age groups.
- Supervised campers during transitions, meals, and outings, enforcing behavior expectations and safety protocols.
- Facilitated sports, arts, and recreational activities aligned with camp schedules and developmental goals.
- Supported inclusive participation by adapting activities for varying abilities, interests, and group dynamics.
- Mentored junior counselors, reinforcing supervision standards, activity setup, and positive camper engagement.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, following established procedures and protecting camper safety at all times.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
After School Teacher
1 Year 10 Months- Planned age-appropriate enrichment activities supporting social, emotional, and academic development.
- Assisted students with homework completion, reinforcing literacy, math, and study skills.
- Monitored behavior and redirected conflicts using positive guidance and consistent expectations.
- Supervised children during after-school activities, maintaining safe, structured, and supportive environment.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to coordinate daily routines, transitions, and activity schedules.
- Implemented classroom procedures supporting attendance tracking, snack time, and end-of-day dismissal.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
Substitute Teacher
1 Year 11 Months- Maintained orderly classroom environment during teacher absences.
- Managed student behavior using school expectations and consistent redirection.
- Adapted instruction quickly to support diverse learning needs.
- Delivered lesson plans to maintain instructional continuity across classrooms.
- Supported students with transitions, tasks, and independent work.
- Documented completed activities and communicated updates to returning teachers.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Student Teaching Intern
4 Months- Delivered differentiated instruction to support diverse elementary learners across core subjects.
- Assessed student progress through observation, quizzes, and informal checks for understanding.
- Adapted activities to strengthen engagement, participation, and academic confidence.
- Assisted lead teacher with lesson planning, classroom management, and daily instructional routines.
- Supported collaborative learning activitiesed with students using AAC devices
- Maintained accurate records for attendance, assignments, and student performance.
- Collaborated with teachers, staff, and families to support student development and communication.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs, ensuring every student's growth.
- Mentored struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance and increased confidence.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and innovative teaching techniques.
- Prepared students for standardized testing by aligning instruction with state standards and administering practice exams to gauge readiness levels.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress, maintaining open lines of communication to facilitate ongoing support at home.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
Student Teaching
3 Months- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in more orderly and conducive learning environment.
Student Teacher
3 Months- Delivered classroom instruction aligned with lesson plans and grade-level standards.
- Supported lead teacher with differentiated activities for diverse student needs.
- Managed small-group discussions to reinforce comprehension and participation.
- Monitored student behavior and maintained orderly learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods to maintain engagement and support varied learning styles.
- Collaborated with staff to prepare materials and coordinate daily classroom routines.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Student Teaching
3 Months- Designed lesson plans aligned with grade-level standards and classroom goals.
- Managed classroom routines to maintain focused, respectful learning environment.
- Adapted instruction to support diverse learning needs and student engagement.
- Assessed student progress and adjusted activities based on performance trends.
- Prepared instructional materials, assignments, and hands-on learning activities.
- Reinforced positive behavior expectations through consistent classroom management practices.
- Communicated with staff to support lesson delivery, student needs, and classroom continuity.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences Education
Bachelor of Science - General Special Education K-12
- Dean's List [Fall and 2023]
- Dean's List [Spring and 2024]
- Dean's List [Fall and 2024]
- Dean's List [Spring and 2025]
- Dean's List [Fall and 2025]
- Dean's List [Spring and 2026]
- NFHCA Division 3 Academic Squad and GNAC All-Academic in 2024
- NFHCA Division 3 Academic Squad and GNAC All-Academic in 2025
- NFHCA Scholar of Distinction in 2025
- 3.98 GPA
- Extracurricular Activities: Field hockey team goalie from 2023-2026, Secretary for TEACH club from 2025-2026, Secretary for KDP 2026
- Member of Alpha Kappa Epsilon chapter of Kappa Delta Pi since Spring 2024
- Member of Chi Alpha Sigma since Winter 2026
- Member of Omicron Delta Kappa since Winter 2026
- Alpha Chi, National College Honor Society since Fall 2026 Member
High School Diploma
Skills
Classroom management
Group instruction
Student engagement
Special education
Instructional methods
Behavior management
IEP documentation
Creative teaching
Adaptative Thinking
Parent communication
Lesson delivery
Time management
Relationship management
Behavior modeling
Group instruction
Instructional technology
Activity management
Complex Problem-solving
Elementary education
Basic ASL signs and greetings
American Sign Language
Timeline
Student Teaching Intern
Hillsborough Elementary School
08.2026 - 12.2026Read More
Student Teaching
Hillsborough High School
09.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Substitute Teacher
Hillsborough School District
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
Camp Counselor
Sid Jacobson JCC
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
After School Teacher
Sid Jacobson JCC
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
Substitute Teacher
Henniker Community School
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Student Teacher
Hillsborough-Deering Middle School
09.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Student Teaching
Washington Elementary School
02.2024 - 05.2024Read More
New England College
Bachelor of Science from General Special Education K-12
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New England College
Associate of Arts from Social Sciences Education
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Smithtown High School West
High School Diploma
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