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Amy Young

Lebanon,IN

Summary

Dedicated, passionate Teacher with over thirty years of experience in both urban and rural settings seeking a new teaching position dedicated to a supportive, Christian learning environment. My goal is to foster a love of learning in my students, promoting them to be lifelong learners.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Needs Instructional Assistant

Lebanon High School
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.
  • Supervised extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop new skills.

Pre k Teacher

Presbyterian Preschool Ministry
01.2015 - 03.2022
  • Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.

Substitute Teacher

Lebanon Community Schools
08.2014 - 05.2015
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

First Grade Teacher

Central Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2014
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
  • Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Led professional development workshops on best practices in elementary education for fellow educators within the school district.

First Grade Teacher

Shamrock Springs Elementary School
01.1997 - 01.2005
  • Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
  • Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

Teacher of Grades 2,3 and 6

Indianapolis Public Schools
01.1992 - 01.1997
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
08.1992

Skills

  • Creative lesson plan development
  • Effective classroom management
  • Certified in CPR
  • Family involvement
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Experience supporting special needs students
  • Collaborative and Team-oriented
  • Calm and patient demeanor

Certification

  • Certificate of completion from American College of Education, Five components of Reading, Reading Instruction: Phonology and Orthography, Vocabulary, fluency, and Comprehension in reading instruction
  • Indiana Wesleyan classes, Behavioral, Academic, and Social interventions in the classroom, Successful Teaching Strategies

Activities

  • School Improvement Committee
  • What’s For Lunch Volunteer
  • Former Mission Board member of First Baptist Church
  • Vacation Bible School Director
  • Sunday school teacher 16 years
  • Dandelion Scholarship committee member
  • Freshman Class Co-Sponsor
  • Cheerleading Sponsor
  • Chaperone for high school activities
  • Tutoring Special Needs Students
  • Shalom House Volunteer

Timeline

Special Needs Instructional Assistant

Lebanon High School
08.2022 - Current

Pre k Teacher

Presbyterian Preschool Ministry
01.2015 - 03.2022

Substitute Teacher

Lebanon Community Schools
08.2014 - 05.2015

First Grade Teacher

Central Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2014

First Grade Teacher

Shamrock Springs Elementary School
01.1997 - 01.2005

Teacher of Grades 2,3 and 6

Indianapolis Public Schools
01.1992 - 01.1997

Bachelor of Science - Education

Indiana University

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