Amy Welden
Tutor
Savannah,GA
Summary
Talented Special Education professional focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Education Assistant
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis
08.2021 - 08.2023
- This was a two year grant funded position to help with Covid learning loss
- Tutored first grade students in reading skills
- Created learning plans for most successful outcomes
- Provided frequent communication with parents and care-givers to encourage reinforcement reading practice at home
- Created positive incentives to motivate the learning experience
- Created positive relationships with individual students through one-on-one interactions
- Supervised recess and lunch periods to ensure a safe environment for all students
Tutor/Office Assistant
Bartlett City Schools
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance
- Collaborated with administrators on special projects related to tutoring services
- Called student's residence daily regarding absenteeism
- Substituted for teachers and supervised students
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids
- Answered phones, greeted and checked-in visitors, filed records, faxed documents
Child Care Giver
Memphis Jewish Community Center
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Supervised and cared for children ages 6 to 10 years
- Maintained a safe, happy environment for all children
- Engaged with children in a positive, active play experience
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior
Paraprofessional
Memphis City Schools, Shelby County Schools
08.2007 - 05.2017
- Provide one on one and small group teaching with special needs students
- Assist teachers with all duties to accomplish the most successful learning experience for students
- Maintain constant communication and collaboration with colleagues in a highly professional manner
- Supervise students in various school settings
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
Preschool Teacher
Evergreen Playschool
06.2002 - 06.2004
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress
Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant
Memphis Recovery Centers, Inc.
07.1999 - 05.2002
- Conducted new employee orientation
- Developed routine communications with all employees and administrative staff, and created a monthly newsletter
- travel to other location to maintain communication for most successful outcomes
- Created travel arrangements for senior managers according to their requirements
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings, conferences and managing calendars
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records
Education
B.A in Sociology -
University of Memphis
01.1995
Skills
- Special needs education
- Differentiated Instruction
- Multicultural education
- IEP familiarity
- Social integration
- Standardized Testing
- Individual Instruction
- Teacher Support
- Tutoring students
- Special education
- Support and education
Awards And Acknowledgements
Type of Award, Award Description
Timeline
Specialized Education Assistant
Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.2021 - 08.2023
Tutor/Office Assistant
Bartlett City Schools
02.2020 - 08.2021
Child Care Giver
Memphis Jewish Community Center
02.2019 - 02.2020
Paraprofessional
Memphis City Schools, Shelby County Schools
08.2007 - 05.2017
Preschool Teacher
Evergreen Playschool
06.2002 - 06.2004
Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant
Memphis Recovery Centers, Inc.
07.1999 - 05.2002
B.A in Sociology -
University of Memphis
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