Amy Whitlow
Katy,TX
Summary
Personable and dedicated, bringing deep understanding of language acquisition and child development. Well-versed in classroom management techniques and proficient in creating engaging lesson plans tailored to young learners. Committed to fostering positive learning environment that promotes linguistic and cognitive growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher, PK
Katy Independent School District
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication regarding their child''s progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cohesive curriculum plans that catered to diverse student populations.
- Promoted cultural awareness within the classroom by discussing various customs, traditions, and perspectives from around the world.
- Monitored student progress closely, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to ensure optimal growth for each individual learner.
- Boosted students'' confidence in speaking English by providing a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Increased language fluency through immersive classroom activities and regular conversational practice.
- Assisted struggling students individually or in small groups, identifying areas of difficulty and tailoring instruction accordingly.
Instructional Coach
Katy Independent School District
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
- Created customized professional development workshops tailored to address specific challenges identified within each department or grade level team.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating with administrators, staff, and parents on various initiatives.
- Modeled ELAR lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Established a system for tracking teacher progress toward meeting professional growth goals, promoting accountability and reflection throughout the school year.
- Promoted use of formative assessments to guide instructional decisions, resulting in more targeted and effective teaching practices.
- Coached teachers on classroom management techniques, leading to more organized and conducive learning environment.
- Coordinated with school administration to align instructional coaching with school-wide educational goals, ensuring cohesive approach to teaching and learning.
Teacher, 3rd and 5th Grade
Katy Independent School District
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
Education
Maritime Administration
Texas A&M University
Galveston, TX12-2003
Skills
- Peer collaboration
- Community involvement
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Lesson plan development
- Student needs assessment
- Content expertise
- Building rapport and trust
- Speaking practice
- Vocabulary building
- Parent communication
- Teaching strategies
- Instructional planning skills
- Collaborative learning
- Great active listening skills
- Goal-oriented and ambitious
Timeline
ESL Teacher, PK
Katy Independent School District
08.2024 - 08.2025
Instructional Coach
Katy Independent School District
08.2023 - 08.2024
Teacher, 3rd and 5th Grade
Katy Independent School District
08.2022 - 08.2024
Maritime Administration
Texas A&M University
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