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Amy Winkler

Summary


Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Short and Long-term Substitute Teacher

Friends School Of Baltimore
09.2024 - Current
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.

Pre-K Teacher

Trinity Episcopal School
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.

Nutrition and Wellness Educator

St. Francis Neighborhood Center
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Taught wellness, health and nutrition classes for children grades Pre-K through 8, in the community as well as parents and members of the staff.
  • Created and Supervised all lessons for students during cooking classes based on needs assessments.
  • Identified and tracked all process improvements for each class.
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on developmental needs.
  • Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.


Enrichment Coordinator

Living Classrooms Foundation
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Developed individualized lesson plans and modified existing academic curricula to meet special learning needs.
  • Provided one-on-one help for students struggling with learning concepts.
  • Taught students by selecting, developing, adapting and implementing appropriate instructional methods and techniques.
  • Helped staff customize plans for specific groups based on age or ability level.
  • Empowered workers to independently handle common issues and maintain strict safety standards.

Childcare Educator

Childtime Learning Center
01.2005 - 11.2005
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Brought signs of potential emotional and developmental problems in children to caregiver's attention.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.

Elementary School Teacher

Baltimore City Public School Sy
08.2001 - 11.2004
  • Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • 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.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Towson University
Baltimore, MD
05.1995

Skills

  • Direct Supervision
  • Motivational techniques
  • Relationship building and management
  • Literacy development
  • Project-based learning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Class Promotion

Timeline

Short and Long-term Substitute Teacher

Friends School Of Baltimore
09.2024 - Current

Pre-K Teacher

Trinity Episcopal School
08.2023 - 05.2024

Nutrition and Wellness Educator

St. Francis Neighborhood Center
01.2021 - 07.2023

Enrichment Coordinator

Living Classrooms Foundation
02.2018 - 03.2020

Childcare Educator

Childtime Learning Center
01.2005 - 11.2005

Elementary School Teacher

Baltimore City Public School Sy
08.2001 - 11.2004

Bachelor of Science - Education

Towson University

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