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Amy Walker

Osceola,Iowa

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Passionate Mentor Teacher with 10+ years of experience mentoring teachers of all different levels. I enjoy building relationships with all staff, guiding in anyway that I can.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Clarke Community School District
08.2007 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Director/Preschool Teacher

Funshine Learning Center
08.1998 - 08.2007

Responsible for daily life at the Preschool and childcare center, scheduling staff, accounting, scheduling families, keeping up to date with DHS and all requirements. Community connections along with including Graceland University and having their early childhood students come and observe daily.

  • Enhanced children''s learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive games in lesson plans.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, sharing best practices and providing guidance for a smooth transition into the teaching role.
  • Developed strong partnerships with local community organizations to enhance children''s learning experiences through collaborative events and programs.

Education

Master of Education - Differentiated Instruction

Graceland University
Lamoni, IA
02.2019

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Mentor Teacher
  • Building Leadership Team
  • Instructional Leadership Team
  • Building connections and relationships with students, families, and colleagues

Additional Information

I was also the board chair for 7 years at Funshine Learning Center from September 2017 through September 2023.

Timeline

Teacher

Clarke Community School District
08.2007 - Current

Director/Preschool Teacher

Funshine Learning Center
08.1998 - 08.2007

Master of Education - Differentiated Instruction

Graceland University
Amy Walker