Amy Rosenthal
Blair,SC
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Douglas County West Schools
09.2012 - Current
- Conferred with other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Blair Community Schools
08.2010 - Current
- Conferred with other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Teacher
Archbishop Bergan Catholic Schools
08.2000 - 05.2010
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state and archdiocesean curriculum standards.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating literature from a diverse selection of authors.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Teacher
Central Christian School
08.1994 - 05.2000
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Arts, History, Education
Hastings College
Hastings, NE05.1993
Skills
- Activity management
- Enforcing Classroom Rules
- Instructional technology
- Discipline
- Safety awareness
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Creative Thinking
- Positive Reinforcement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Classroom Management
- Discussion Facilitation
- IEP understanding
- Group and individual instruction
- Decision-Making
- Student Tutoring
- Multitasking and Organization
- Records Management
- Curriculum knowledge
Certification
Nebraska Standard Teaching Certificate
Endorsements: English 7-12, Language Arts 7-12, History 7-12
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Douglas County West Schools
09.2012 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Blair Community Schools
08.2010 - Current
Teacher
Archbishop Bergan Catholic Schools
08.2000 - 05.2010
Teacher
Central Christian School
08.1994 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Arts, History, Education
Hastings College
Nebraska Standard Teaching Certificate
Endorsements: English 7-12, Language Arts 7-12, History 7-12
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