Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Outstanding Teacher Award, 2000
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Amy Walters

Rancho Murieta,California

Summary

Accomplished educator with a proven track record at various schools and grade levels, specializing in differentiated instruction and developing relationships with students & families. Expert in fostering these relationships to enhance student success through personalized teaching strategies and a focus on individual and special needs. Experienced in team collaboration and problem-solving, significantly contributing to curriculum development and instructional effectiveness.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator

Sequoia Grove Charter Schools
08.2014 - Current
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.

Considered individual needs that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Independent Study Teacher

Visions In Education
08.2004 - 01.2005
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating individualized activities and interactive teaching strategies.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with clear expectations, supportive resources, and diverse techniques.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, develop new instructional strategies, and enhance overall school effectiveness.

Independent Study Teacher

Woodland Joint Unified School District
01.2003 - 05.2004
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, develop new instructional strategies, and enhance overall school effectiveness.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with clear expectations, supportive resources, and guidance
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive teaching strategies.

Elementary Teacher, Second and Third Grades

Woodland Joint Unified School District
08.2001 - 05.2003
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
  • Boosted classroom engagement with the use of interactive learning tools and activities.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills in students through problem-solving exercises and group discussions.
  • Assisted struggling students by providing additional resources and small group instruction
  • Practiced differentiated instruction,n to best meet students' needs.

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Los Banos Unified School District
08.1999 - 05.2001
  • Organized field trips and special events that enriched the curriculum and provided memorable learning experiences for students.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, safety initiatives, or community outreach programs contributing positively to the overall school environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for improved focus and productivity.
  • Implemented effective assessment strategies for ongoing monitoring of student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to support success.
  • Served on the district math committee, piloting new curriculum, to prepare in adopting new curriculum.
  • Differentiated instruction to best meet the needs of all students.

Education

Master of Arts - Education: Curriculum & Instruction, Special Needs

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
01-2020

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Math Supplem - Elementary Education

CAlifornis State University, Chico
Chico, CA
05-2000

Bachelor of Arts - Education

California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
12-1998

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Classroom management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Special Needs
  • Dyslexia Training
  • Math Experience

Outstanding Teacher Award, 2000

Awarded by Kappa Delta Gamma, and nominated by my mentor teacher & administration.

Timeline

Educator

Sequoia Grove Charter Schools
08.2014 - Current

Independent Study Teacher

Visions In Education
08.2004 - 01.2005

Independent Study Teacher

Woodland Joint Unified School District
01.2003 - 05.2004

Elementary Teacher, Second and Third Grades

Woodland Joint Unified School District
08.2001 - 05.2003

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Los Banos Unified School District
08.1999 - 05.2001

Master of Arts - Education: Curriculum & Instruction, Special Needs

Liberty University

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Math Supplem - Elementary Education

CAlifornis State University, Chico

Bachelor of Arts - Education

California State University, Chico
Amy Walters