Amy Velder
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and motivated professional with experience leading groups and working with diverse populations. Passionate about art therapy, play therapy, Choice Theory, cultural competency, emotional intelligence, cognitive-based therapy, and telehealth. A dedicated learner who embraces challenges and enjoys acquiring new knowledge and skills. Demonstrates exceptional professionalism and possesses a unique skill set in building rapport with young individuals, honed through years of service as a teacher, coach, and mentor across various age groups.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Teacher
Dr. Shane Harpham
01.2021 - Current
- Creates and delivers skill appropriate curriculum to all students in private home setting
- Delivers summative, formative and project-based authentic assessments of students and communicates to parents
Treasurer’s Office
Beaufort County
06.2024 - Current
- Works part-time remotely while maintaining good communication with colleagues on the main site who work full-time
Owner/Lead Teacher
The LAB Community 843
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Developed multi-media process art curriculum and lessons for individuals and groups
Lead Teacher
Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head Island
01.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Development Assistant
Young Life Developing Global Leaders
08.2021 - 01.2022
Fifth Grade English and Social Studies Teacher
Riverview Charter School
01.2019 - 05.2021
Fifth Grade Gifted and Talented Lead Teacher
Hilton Head Island Elementary School for the Creative Arts
01.2016 - 01.2019
Fifth Grade Language Arts and History Teacher
The Sacramento Country Day School
01.2013 - 01.2016
Fifth Grade Language Arts Teacher
The Pembroke Hill School
01.2002 - 01.2013
Eighth Grade English Teacher
Moreland Ridge Middle School
01.2001 - 01.2002
Fifth Grade English Teacher
University School of Nashville
01.1999 - 01.2001
Youth Leadership Program Writer
University Of Tennessee
06.1998 - 06.2000
Math and History Sixth and Eighth Grade Teacher
Hillsboro Performing Arts School
01.1997 - 01.1998
Sixth Grade Teacher
Pleasant Lea Elementary
08.1996 - 08.1997
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Concordia University
Irvine, CA05-2026
Certificate - Gifted And Talented
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC04.2017
Master of Science in Education - Elementary Reading and Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04.2009
Certificate - African Americans in The Civil War
Howard University
Washington, DC07.2004
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Education 1-8
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO05.1996
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Choice Theory
- Emotional Intelligence
- Suicide risk assessment
- Multicultural competence
- Child and adolescent counseling
- Self-care strategies
- Individual counseling
- Behavioral assessment
- Grief and loss counseling
- Group therapy
- Patient screening
Timeline
Treasurer’s Office
Beaufort County
06.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head Island
01.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Development Assistant
Young Life Developing Global Leaders
08.2021 - 01.2022
Owner/Lead Teacher
The LAB Community 843
01.2021 - 01.2024
Private Teacher
Dr. Shane Harpham
01.2021 - Current
Fifth Grade English and Social Studies Teacher
Riverview Charter School
01.2019 - 05.2021
Fifth Grade Gifted and Talented Lead Teacher
Hilton Head Island Elementary School for the Creative Arts
01.2016 - 01.2019
Fifth Grade Language Arts and History Teacher
The Sacramento Country Day School
01.2013 - 01.2016
Fifth Grade Language Arts Teacher
The Pembroke Hill School
01.2002 - 01.2013
Eighth Grade English Teacher
Moreland Ridge Middle School
01.2001 - 01.2002
Fifth Grade English Teacher
University School of Nashville
01.1999 - 01.2001
Youth Leadership Program Writer
University Of Tennessee
06.1998 - 06.2000
Math and History Sixth and Eighth Grade Teacher
Hillsboro Performing Arts School
01.1997 - 01.1998
Sixth Grade Teacher
Pleasant Lea Elementary
08.1996 - 08.1997
Master of Science in Education - Elementary Reading and Literacy
Walden University
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Concordia University
Certificate - Gifted And Talented
University of South Carolina
Certificate - African Americans in The Civil War
Howard University
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Education 1-8
University of Central Missouri
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