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Amy Sanders

Lubbock

Summary

Passionate Teacher with 17 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher

Moody ISD
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Grade taught: 3rd grade Math/Science
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

Classroom Teacher

Lubbock ISD
08.2013 - 12.2022
  • Grades taught: 1st grade self contained (3 years) 2nd grade self contained (2 years)

3rd grade Reading/Writing/Science/Social Studies (4 years)

  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.

Classroom Teacher

Lubbock-Cooper ISD
08.2008 - 08.2013
  • Grades taught: Kindergarten (5 years) 3rd & 4th grade Science (1year)
  • 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.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
05.2002

Skills

  • Guided Reading Experience
  • Small Group Instructional Strategies
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Grading Procedures
  • Google Classroom
  • Test Administration
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Interactive Media
  • Instructional Leadership

Accomplishments

    Designated RECOGNIZED Teacher

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Moody ISD
08.2023 - 05.2025

Classroom Teacher

Lubbock ISD
08.2013 - 12.2022

Classroom Teacher

Lubbock-Cooper ISD
08.2008 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Texas Tech University
Amy Sanders