Amy Yerdon
Wrightsville United Methodist Church
Wilmington,NC
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Dedicated Educator with extensive experience partnering with parents and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs. Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning while also learning about Christ and serving the Lord. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Work History
Lead Four Year Old Teacher
3 Years 5 Months- Led age-appropriate classroom activities supporting social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development.
- Planned weekly lesson plans aligned with early childhood learning goals and classroom routines.
- Managed classroom behavior using consistent guidance, redirection, and positive reinforcement.
- Observed student progress and documented developmental milestones for parent and staff communication.
- Coordinated daily transitions, meals, and cleanup to maintain smooth classroom operations.
- Supervised assistants and volunteers to support safe, organized learning environments.
- Prepared engaging hands-on materials for stories, music, art, and play-based instruction.
- Communicated regularly with families to reinforce learning, classroom expectations, and child needs.
- Improved parent-teacher communication through regular updates, fostering a supportive environment for student growth.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize learning outcomes.
Real Estate Broker
3 Years 5 Months- Gave buyers physical and virtual tours of properties. Acquired new customers, counseled clients and identified purchasing needs to deliver relevant real estate investments. Negotiated between sellers and buyers over property prices and settlement deals. Prepared market analysis statistics and bid presentation for buyers and sellers. Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing. Analyzed housing markets and identified potential buyers.
- Advised clients on pricing strategy, market conditions, and transaction timing.
- Negotiated purchase and sale agreements to secure favorable terms for buyers and sellers.
- Coordinated listings, showings, and open houses to maximize property exposure.
- Reviewed contracts and disclosures for accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation.
Teacher
3 Years 4 Months- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities. Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques. Built and strengthened relationships with students, parents and teaching staff. Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning. Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students. Differentiated instruction according to student skill level. Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Planned standards-based lessons aligned with Catholic values and student learning needs.
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse learners in reading, writing, and math.
- Assessed student progress using formative checks and adjusted instruction for mastery.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum, instructional strategies, and student support.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Real Estate Broker
6 Years 8 Months- Gave buyers physical and virtual tours of properties. Negotiated between sellers and buyers over property prices and settlement deals. Prepared market analysis statistics and bid presentation for buyers and sellers. Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing. Analyzed housing markets and identified potential buyers.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Communications
Masters - Education K-6
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Emergent Curriculum
Curriculum Development
Instructional Materials Creation
Parent Communication
Learning Assessments
Lesson Planning
Creative Lesson Plan Development
Certification
North Carolina Teaching License
Trained in Orton Gillingham Approach
North Carolina Real Estate License 2007
Timeline
Lead Four Year Old Teacher
Wrightsville United Methodist Church
01.2023 - 06.2026Read More
Real Estate Broker
Coastal Select Properties
08.2018 - 01.2022Read More
Teacher
Saint Mark Catholic School
04.2015 - 08.2018Read More
Real Estate Broker
Intracoastal Realty
05.2007 - 01.2014Read More
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Masters from Education K-6
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University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor's Degree from Communications
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