Amy Schlei
Germantown,WI
Summary
Proven educator with a track record of fostering student growth at Milwaukee Public Schools, adept in adaptability and teamwork. Specializes in employing positive behavior techniques and Common Core Standards to enhance learning. Demonstrated success in boosting student achievement through innovative instructional strategies and strong parental communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools
1601 N. Hawley Road Milwaukee, WI 53208
12.2013 - Current
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Five-Year-Old Kindergarten Teacher
Next Door Foundation
5310 W. Capitol Drive Milwaukee. WI 53216
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted positive learning environment with use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Served as mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Fostered safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere, enabling students to feel valued and heard.
Five-year-old Kindergarten
West Bend School District
735 S. Main Street West Bend WI 53095
08.2004 - 06.2010
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Organized field trips to local museums and cultural sites, enhancing students' understanding of their community and wider world.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership/ Curriculum And Instruction
Cardinal Stritch University
Fox Point, WI12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
UW-Stout
Menomonie, WI05.2000
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Common Core Standards
- Parental Communication
- Positive Behavior Techniques
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship Building
Certification
- 1088 License - Life Time
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools
12.2013 - Current
Five-Year-Old Kindergarten Teacher
Next Door Foundation
08.2011 - 12.2013
Five-year-old Kindergarten
West Bend School District
08.2004 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Educational Leadership/ Curriculum And Instruction
Cardinal Stritch University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
UW-Stout