Amy Smith
Stamford,NY
Summary
Dynamic elementary educator with a proven track record at Margaretville Central School District, specializing in curriculum development and STEM implementation. Expert in assessment analysis and classroom management, fostering engaging learning environments. Committed to enhancing student success through innovative strategies and strong collaboration with parents and colleagues.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Margaretville Central Sch Dist
Margaretville, New York
07.2007 - Current
- Designed K-6 reading interventions utilizing research-based strategies from 2007 to 2016.
- Monitored student progress through DIBELS, CBM, DAR, and BRI assessments.
- Implemented comprehensive curriculum across all subjects for grade 3 from 2016 to 2024.
- Developed and launched innovative STEM program as coordinator for 2024-2025 school year.
- Engaged local businesses in STEM program to strengthen community ties and instructional relevance.
- Participated in professional development to integrate latest educational tools and technologies.
- Trained in de-escalation strategies and social-emotional learning to support diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance involvement in classroom activities and discuss student performance.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
East Greenbush Central School District
East Greenbush, New York
02.2005 - 06.2025
- Provided instruction to students in the absence of a full-time teacher.
- Monitored student behavior and maintained a safe learning environment.
- Maintained classroom organization and prepared materials for daily activities and lessons.
- Collaborated with teachers to support instructional goals and student learning objectives.
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse K-5 classrooms across various subjects.
- Implemented lesson plans while adapting to unique classroom dynamics and student needs.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy Education
Sage Graduate School
Troy, NY05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Sociology
Russell Sage College
Troy, NY12-2004
Associate of Arts - Individual Studies
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY12-2001
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional technology
- Assessment analysis
- STEM implementation
- Classroom management
- Educational collaboration
- Professional training
- designing reading interventions
- educational technology integration
- parent collaboration
Certification
- General Elementary Education (Grades 1-6), Feb. 2005
- Literacy (Birth-6), May 2006
Accomplishments
- Alpha Kappa Delta Inductee for Sociology (November of 2003)
- Graduated with High Honors from Russell Sage for both Education and Sociology
- Successful and Effective elementary teacher for nearly two decades
Training
Google Suite
Canva
Microsoft Office
IEP Direct
DIBELS
Crisis Prevention Intervention
AI
Various software tools and websites to support instruction
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Margaretville Central Sch Dist
07.2007 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
East Greenbush Central School District
02.2005 - 06.2025
Master of Science - Literacy Education
Sage Graduate School
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Sociology
Russell Sage College
Associate of Arts - Individual Studies
Hudson Valley Community College
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