Amy Weeks
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Dedicated educator seeking a position as an early elementary teacher or reading interventionist position, committed to fostering a love for learning in young students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Farley Elementary School
Huntsville, AL
01.2023 - Current
- Planned and delivered lessons for both whole group and small group instruction. Supported the administration and evaluation of student assessments. Participated in SST, RTI, and IEP meetings to address student needs. Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and strategies for improvement.
- Identified key strengths and growth opportunities for my grade level through active participation in monthly data and RTI meetings. Achieved consistent progress monitoring through DIBELS assessments conducted weekly, biweekly, and monthly.
- Assisted in aligning state and district standards through careful planning. Developed weekly lesson plans and created newsletters for parents that highlighted new skills, upcoming events, and important announcements.
- Coordinated logistics and schedules for grade-level field trips to enhance educational experiences at botanical gardens and early works museums.
- Achieved a vibrant reading culture by inspiring students through shared reading experiences and fostering a love for literature. Established a well-resourced classroom library that supported diverse reading interests. Leveraged accelerated reader tools to motivate students and effectively track their comprehension growth.
- Implemented SPIRE teaching strategies for small groups, ensuring compliance with Student Reading Improvement Plan requirements of AL Literacy Act.
- Participated in a comprehensive five-day training focused on Orton-Gillingham methodology to enhance instructional strategies.
- Completed AMSTI Math Foundations training, focusing on foundational math concepts and instructional strategies.
Second Grade Teacher
Weatherly Heights Elementary School
Huntsville, AL
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Performed all classroom teacher duties such as: planning and presenting lessons in whole group and small group settings, administering and evaluating assessments, participating in SST, RTI and IEP meetings, conducting parent/teacher conferences, etc.
- I was the second-grade representative for my school to the PLLN (Professional Literacy Learning Network). In addition to our required professional development, I attended five conferences for CCC during the summer of 2019 and a two-day virtual conference for CCC this month. Participated in LETRS training.
K-5 Reading Specialist
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Bedford County Schools, VA
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Assessed students in K-3 using the PALS (Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening), assisted teachers in identifying students’ reading levels through various reading assessments including the QRI (Qualitative Reading Inventory) and the DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment); assisted teachers in planning individualized lesson plans for struggling readers; taught struggling readers in small groups or individually as needed; used assessments to pinpoint specific areas of need for identified students and planned lessons accordingly; supervised planning, instruction, and schedules of paraprofessionals; maintained the library of leveled reading books for reading groups; participated in IEP meetings and parent/teacher conferences; contributed to various school committees; coordinated the Young Authors Contest for the school. Conducted various staff trainings on Word Study and other reading strategies and programs.
First Grade Teacher
Woodberry Hills Elementary School
Danville Public Schools, VA
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Performed all classroom teacher duties such as: planning and presenting lessons, administering and evaluating assessments, using assessment data to guide instruction, participating in IEP meetings and parent/teacher conferences, contributing to staff committees, participating in staff development which included graduate level reading classes, etc.
Education
M. Ed. - Reading Education
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA08-2005
B. S. - Elementary Education, Teacher Licensure K-8
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2000
Certification
- AL Professional Educator Certificate: Class A, Elementary Grades K-6
- AL Professional Educator Certificate: Class B, Elementary Grades K-6
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Farley Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Weatherly Heights Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2022
K-5 Reading Specialist
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2006
First Grade Teacher
Woodberry Hills Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2002
M. Ed. - Reading Education
University of Virginia
B. S. - Elementary Education, Teacher Licensure K-8
Liberty University