Amy Turner
Fairhope,AL
Summary
Kindergarten Teacher with Baldwin County Public Schools, adept at differentiated instruction and fostering strong parent-teacher communication. Successfully enhanced student reading skills through innovative phonics-based methods while creating a nurturing environment that addressed children's diverse needs. Committed to collaboration and continuous improvement in early childhood development practices.
Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and communication with parents.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Baldwin County Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
Kindergarten Teacher
Jackson County Public Schools
08.1998 - 05.2005
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL06-1998
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
2022-23 Teacher of the Year
Voted on by colleagues as the Fairhope East Elementary School Teacher of the Year for outstanding leadership role.
Named Grade Level Chair for the years 2020-2023 by administration.
Currently serve as a Mentor Teacher to new teachers in grade level meetings and collaborating once monthly.
Dedicated to the success of each individual student based on their independent needs and abilities.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Baldwin County Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Jackson County Public Schools
08.1998 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education
University of South Alabama
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