Amy Price
Educator
Eureka,Montana
Summary
I am am experienced classroom teaching with over 17 years of experience. Accomplished and successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. I have a proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. I am a teacher dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
I have continued to have an upbeat teaching report devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills, with a
high-energy teaching personality that offers knowledge and abilities to new positions dedicated to helping all students. I am further skilled in activity coordination, student assessment and record keeping.
I have continued to be a dedicated and influential adult while using my coaching skills to young student athletes with a history of meeting personal goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in adapting to new situations and challenges to best suit student success.
Reliable employee seeking a teaching position. Offering excellent communication and good judgme
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Eureka Elementary
Eureka, MT
06.2017 - Current
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
High School Ticket Seller
Eureka Public Schools
Eureka, MT
09.1993 - Current
- Processed order transactions and provided customers with detailed itineraries, tickets and receipts.
- Provided schedule, routing and fare information to assist customers with ticket purchases.
- Gathered supporting documents to complete end-of-shift reporting and explain discrepancies.
- Responded to customer inquiries related to services or accommodations and promptly addressed issues or complaints.
Middle School Track Coach
Eureka Public Schools
Eureka, MT
09.1992 - Current
- Enforced discipline and sportsmanlike behavior, establishing and overseeing penalties for breach of standards by individual students.
- Planned and scheduled regular program of in-season practices.
- Honed competency in rules, meet procedures and coaching techniques prominent in track and field to build strong routines of training and conditioning.
- Oversaw safety conditions of facility or sports area during rehearsal and event times.
- Pushed athletes through rigorous training drills following practice schedule, enforcing appropriate exertion levels.
- Exercised and taught control and care of sports equipment to promote good habits and preserve life of school-owned equipment.
- Enforced reasonable expectations for team conduct on trips and during meets to build positive image for organization and team alike.
- Coached individual participants in skills necessary for excellent achievement in target sports.
- Completed necessary attendance forms, insurance records and similar paperwork.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
- Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
School Grant Manager (GEAR uP Grant)
Eureka Public Schools
Eureka, Montana
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Assigned work to fundraising staff and monitored performance to meet targets.
- execute the plans and develop the types of trusting relationships with students and families
- Monitor GEAR UP student grades, attendance and transcripts to promote on-time promotion and graduation and completion of appropriate rigorous coursework
- Meet with students to facilitate Postsecondary Educational Planning Sessions (PEPS) annually
- Supplement and coordinate school mentoring / tutoring
- Provide grade level appropriate information about career and college options, preparation, and financial support opportunities to GEAR UP students
- Provide GEAR UP parents with advice and information on college planning and financial aid resources
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student data and participation in GEAR UP activities
- Provide records or written reports as required for grant compliance
- Leverage community resources, solicit in-kind contributions of goods and services from external sources, and maintain proper records for all expenditures
- Assist GEAR UP students and parents with FAFSA, college and scholarship applications
- Periodic travel to Helena Montana for Team Meetings and out-of-state travel to annual conference, required
7th and 8th Grade History
Eureka Pubic Schools
Eureka, MT
09.2005 - 06.2015
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Instructed more than 60 middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
Education
No Degree - Education
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT 09.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Education
MSU-Billings
Billings, MT 09.2003 - 05.2005
Skills
Time management
Organizational skills
Relationship building
Team collaboration
Problem-solving skills
Curriculum selection
Technology integration
Elementary education
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Special education
Child development
Student counseling
Group and individual instruction
Lesson Planning
Activity Planning
Behavioral improvements
Proficient in Google Docs and all related Google educational programs
Additional Information
I am a deeply loving, empathetic and compassionate educator. I pride myself on gaining a deep relationship with each of my students, and strive to find each students' "special quality."
I was not a great student, which I feel makes me an even better, and more compassionate teacher, and have a way of being able to relate curriculum to all students.
I am very professional, can communicate and relate to parents, grandparents, co-workers, administrators and students. I have a personality that draws all people into me, and am very easy to communicate with.
Student Travel Groups
I have led several student travel groups. I worked closely with a tour consultant, while they handled the majority of the trip details, I handled the details here with my families, students and adults traveling. My duties for these groups were organizing family meetings prior to our travels, planning fund raisers to help students raise individual costs for their trips, and coordinating transportation, and trip extras as well.
Most all my trips were with 10 or more students and parents, and we traveled to Boston, New York, and Washington D.C. with the trips lasting 10 or more days. I also was lucky enough to lead one group to Europe, where we traveled to Dublin, Whales, and London. Many of my duties for the overseas trip were the same as the Eastern Seaboard tours.
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Eureka Elementary
06.2017 - Current
School Grant Manager (GEAR uP Grant)
Eureka Public Schools
06.2015 - 09.2017
7th and 8th Grade History
Eureka Pubic Schools
09.2005 - 06.2015
No Degree - Education
Flathead Valley Community College
09.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Education
MSU-Billings
09.2003 - 05.2005
High School Ticket Seller
Eureka Public Schools
09.1993 - Current
Middle School Track Coach
Eureka Public Schools
09.1992 - Current