Amy Youngers
North Java,NY
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging and supportive for all students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Warsaw Central School
09.2019 - Current
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
Substitute Teacher
Warsaw Central School
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Classroom Teacher
Pavilion Central School
12.1998 - 06.2001
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Education
Associate of Science - Elementary Education With A Major in Special Educa
SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo, NY12.1998
Skills
- Student Safety
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Teaching Pedagogy
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Small Group Instruction
- Student and Parent Relations
- Differentiated Instruction
- Progress Monitoring
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Warsaw Central School
09.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Warsaw Central School
09.2017 - 06.2019
Classroom Teacher
Pavilion Central School
12.1998 - 06.2001
Associate of Science - Elementary Education With A Major in Special Educa
SUNY Geneseo