Amy Piazza
Enterprise,AL
Summary
Motivated educational aid offers lesson reinforcement, student supervision and report creation expertise paired with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Responsible and versatile professional with 5 years of experience delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers. Recognized for attentiveness to physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student. A firm command of curriculum development, daily lesson planning and student tutoring. Leads individual and group instruction to supplement teacher lessons and build instructional abilities. Communicative and empathetic with commitment to creating inclusive learning spaces. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 4 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Dothan City Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social-emotional growth and fostering sense of community within school.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to make lessons more engaging, leading to higher levels of student interest and participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and instructional best practices, contributing cohesive learning experience for students across grade levels.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, providing timely feedback and adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of skills.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Promoted early literacy skills by introducing age-appropriate reading materials and incorporating phonics instruction into daily lessons.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Bubbling Babies
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
Contract Coordinator
Wiregrass Home Team
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Administered contract change requests and resolution for 15 realtors.
- Checked information in company's database for accuracy and updated data with current information to maintain records.
- Inspected contract work operations to check compliance with plans and specifications.
- Oversaw contract closeouts and addressed all issues prior to release of final payment.
- Oversaw changes and coordinated change orders and contract reviews.
- Provided updates on status of contract processes to upper management and other important personnel.
Special Education Paraprofessional Substitute
Hawaii Department Of Education
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
Babysitter
Sabrina Rinaldi
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Westwood Elementary School
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
- Supervised test taking and graded papers.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
- Oversaw classroom and teaching materials and requisitioned low-stock items.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2021
Skills
- Learning Assessments
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Course Material Development
- Reporting and Documentation
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Child Supervision
Accomplishments
- Worked one-on-one with neurodiversity student with autism.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of Teaching Strategies GOLD.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training - 2024
- DECE Virtual Platform Gold Training
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Dothan City Schools
08.2023 - Current
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Bubbling Babies
07.2021 - 05.2023
Contract Coordinator
Wiregrass Home Team
01.2021 - 08.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional Substitute
Hawaii Department Of Education
09.2018 - 01.2020
Babysitter
Sabrina Rinaldi
02.2016 - 05.2017
Special Education Paraprofessional
Westwood Elementary School
08.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Alabama
- Mandated Reporter Training - 2024
- DECE Virtual Platform Gold Training
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