Amy Starley
Twin Falls,ID
Summary
Dedicated educator and administrator with a master's degree and extensive experience in curriculum development and educational pedagogy. Collaborative and skilled in working with educational professionals, stakeholders, and community partners to design and implement innovative programming that aligns with best practices and educational standards. Expertise in childhood education strategies and fostering student achievement through tailored instruction and evidence-based methodologies. Proven ability to build lasting relationships and partnerships, driving the successful execution of educational objectives and long-term improvements in learning outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After School Program Coordinator
Utah Tech University STEM Outreach Center
05.2022 - Current
- Strategically implemented STEM curriculum in collaboration with leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and educational goals
- Developed a 5-year curriculum framework and pedagogy in collaboration with the center Director ensuring program relevance and rigor
- Led the design and execution of a sustainable STEM curriculum, aligning with state and national science standards
- Collaborated with educational institutions, industry partners, and community organizations to design and deliver impactful programming
- Supervised and mentored program staff, fostering professional growth and program fidelity
- Supervised instructional staff through observations, feedback sessions, and performance evaluations to uphold educational excellence
- Facilitated professional development meetings, ensuring alignment with program standards and staff responsibilities
- Conducted evaluations of program offerings, implementing data-driven adjustments to meet evolving educational needs
- Served as the primary liaison for parents, educators, and community partners, addressing inquiries and fostering engagement
Program Coordinator, BTS Arts Program
Utah Tech University
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Coordinated with the University Elementary Art Endowed Chair to oversee the implementation and reporting of the State Legislative grant
- Provided all school faculties with sustainable, sequential professional learning opportunities in arts integration
- Provided support to the BTS Arts classroom specialists and principal in understanding and implementing the BTS Arts program
- Served as a liaison between the universities, the LEA, the school, and the Utah State Office of Education to provide professional development opportunities in arts integration for teachers
- Provided additional support for other arts integration components, such as collaborative teams, arts teams, informances and/or exhibits, and individualized mentoring, while implementing the BTS Arts program
Instructional Designer
Waterford Institute
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Instructional Designer for the Smart Start online curriculum
- Organized and researched content to create and improve the current online program
- Maintained parallel structure with Utah State Common Core
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
Preschool Teacher
Early Childhood Center, I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center
03.2007 - 05.2013
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Plan and implement Creative Curriculum plans and Jewish education each week
- Prepare, write, and present parent-teacher conferences bi-annually
- Maintain Creative Curriculum classroom portfolio, monitoring students' academic, social and emotional progress
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Establish positive relationships with families and ensure program quality
- Designed, developed, wrote, and taught Spanish Language programs for Kindergarten and Pre-K
Kindergarten Teacher
Rowland Hall St. Mark's School
08.1999 - 06.2003
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Spanish Bilingual Teacher
Mariano Castro Elementary School
08.1997 - 06.1999
- Primary language Spanish instructor and Dual Immersion Spanish Program in grade kindergarten
- Facilitated parent education meetings to present program design
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Monitored student progress in both subject growth and language fluency.
- Created and Developed multiple subject lesson plans and curriculums both in Spanish and English
- Administered formal district assessments for Spanish literacy
Education
Master of Education - Education, Culture, and Society
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology; Minor: English
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA12.1994
Skills
- Training facilitation
- Curriculum design
- Parent communication
- Project planning
- Teaching strategies
- Social-emotional learning
- Program management
- Academic advising
- Program assessment
Certification
- Professional Educator License, State of Utah, 09/01/01
- Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language Academic Development Credential, San Jose State University, 06/01/99
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
After School Program Coordinator
Utah Tech University STEM Outreach Center
05.2022 - Current
Program Coordinator, BTS Arts Program
Utah Tech University
08.2018 - 05.2022
Instructional Designer
Waterford Institute
01.2016 - 05.2016
Preschool Teacher
Early Childhood Center, I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center
03.2007 - 05.2013
Kindergarten Teacher
Rowland Hall St. Mark's School
08.1999 - 06.2003
Spanish Bilingual Teacher
Mariano Castro Elementary School
08.1997 - 06.1999
- Professional Educator License, State of Utah, 09/01/01
- Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language Academic Development Credential, San Jose State University, 06/01/99
Master of Education - Education, Culture, and Society
University of Utah
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology; Minor: English
San Diego State University
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