Amy West
Claremore,OK
Summary
Educational professional with a strong background in intervention strategies and student support, leveraging expertise to drive student success. Experienced in administering benchmarks and diagnostic tests in reading. Fosters collaborative environments, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs. Reliable and adept at adjusting to changing educational demands, flexible and adept at providing any needed support and guidance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Response to Intervention Teacher 3rd-5th Tier 2
Collinsville Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind in Reading.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
- Administered tests before, during, and after program interventions.
- Improved reading skills among struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction and guided reading sessions.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Collinsville Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2023
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies to identify areas for growth and adjust teaching methods accordingly, leading to improved student performance.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, ensuring that all students made progress toward academic goals.
- Assessed student progress using various formative and summative assessment tools, allowing for timely intervention when necessary to promote success.
- Fostered a love of reading within each student by implementing engaging literacy activities tailored to individual interests.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Team Lead
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Claremore Sequoyah Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2008
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
- Promoted collaboration and teamwork among students through group projects and cooperative learning activities.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring academic success for each student.
- Taught Reading, Science and Social Studies with another team member.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging literature and diverse genres into the curriculum.
- Helped create the school-wide yearbook.
- Team Lead
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Justus Tiawah Public Schools
08.2002 - 05.2005
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
- Promoted collaboration and teamwork among students through group projects and cooperative learning activities.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring academic success for each student.
- Taught Reading, Math, Science, Language and Social Studies
- Team Lead
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Noble Public Schools-Hubbard Elementary
08.2001 - 05.2002
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, maintaining a positive learning environment for all students.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, guiding instructional decisions based on data.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring each learner''s success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units of study, promoting cross-curricular connections in students'' learning.
1st and 4th Grade Teacher
Collinsville Public Schools
08.1991 - 05.2001
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering connections between subjects.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing expertise and guidance on effective classroom management strategies.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles within the classroom.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging literature selections and tailored instruction.
- Ensured a positive learning environment for all students by promoting respect, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKSkills
- Response to intervention
- IXL
- Nearpod
- Renaissance Learning
- STAR Reading test
- Amira
- Orton-Gillingham
- Science of Reading
- Exact Path
- Collaborative teaching
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2003 Justus-Tiawah Schools
- 4th grade Team Lead 2002-2005
- 4th grade Team Lead 2005-2008
- 5th grade Team Lead 2018-2023
- Collinsville Leadership Committee 2018-2023
- Led 5th grade team in completing online lessons for students during Covid 2020-2021
Patient Information
Amy West, 01/01/69, 16303 E Pueblo Road, Claremore, OK, 74017
Timeline
Response to Intervention Teacher 3rd-5th Tier 2
Collinsville Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Collinsville Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2023
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Claremore Sequoyah Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2008
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Justus Tiawah Public Schools
08.2002 - 05.2005
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Noble Public Schools-Hubbard Elementary
08.2001 - 05.2002
1st and 4th Grade Teacher
Collinsville Public Schools
08.1991 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Education
Oklahoma State University
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