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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Related Experiences
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Amy Callaghan

Safety Harbor,Fl
Amy Callaghan

Summary

Dynamic educator with 30 years' experience with promoting inclusion, and critical thinking skills across a broad range of subjects and roles, seeking to utilize background to take the next career step. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Proven success in leveraging differentiated learning techniques to lead students in surpassing performance benchmarks.

Overview

30
years of professional experience

Work History

Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa FL
Tampa, FL

Elementary Teacher
01.2010 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Collaborated with other teachers and school staff to create lesson plans.
  • Integrated technology into the classroom to enhance learning experiences.
  • Encouraged creativity and critical thinking among students.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.

Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa FL
Tampa, FL

Curriculum Resource Teacher
01.2005 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • Coached teachers helping them to analyze data, and prescribe remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
  • Facilitated professional development sessions on instructional strategies for teachers.
  • Served as a liaison between school personnel and the district's academic departments.
  • Conducted small group and individualized instruction for students based on differentiated learning needs to meet their academic goals.
  • Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.

Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa FL
Tampa, FL

Administrative Resource Teacher
01.2003 - 01.2005

Job overview

  • Facilitated district wide professional development trainings
  • Maintained accurate records related to student progress, including test scores, attendance data, behavioral reports.
  • Observed classrooms regularly to assess instruction quality and provide feedback to teachers regarding best practices in teaching students
  • Served on committees that evaluated and encouraged collaboration among staff members so that all stakeholders could work together towards meeting the educational goals of each student.
  • Collaborated with outside agencies providing tutoring services for student support.
  • Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.

Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa FL
Tampa, FL

Elementary Teacher
01.1993 - 01.2003

Job overview

  • Collaborated with other teachers to create engaging lesson plans that incorporated music, art, and drama that were in alignment with state curriculum standards.
  • Encouraged creativity and critical thinking among students to help meet learning goals.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to curriculum changes.
  • Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
  • Supported English language learners by providing additional assistance in class.

Education

University of South Florida

Masters in Educational Leadership
10.2000

University Overview

Recognition award for Superior Academic Achievement

  • Superior Academic Achievement Recipient
  • British Schools Studies Abroad on Educational Leadership

University of South Florida

Bachelors of Arts
10.1992

University Overview

Member of the Golden Key National Honor Society

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Classroom Management

Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Year 2003
  • Best and Brightest Recognition Award 2019
  • Awarded performance pay for Highly Effective rating 2015
  • Outstanding Work award in Social Studies1998

Related Experiences

Florida Aquarium summer camp instructor- designed curriculum and instructed middle school students in a science-based water conservation course.

Museum of Science and Industry- developed science curriculum and instructed K-6 students. 

Timeline

Elementary Teacher

Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa FL
01.2010 - 01.2023

Curriculum Resource Teacher

Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa FL
01.2005 - 01.2009

Administrative Resource Teacher

Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa FL
01.2003 - 01.2005

Elementary Teacher

Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa FL
01.1993 - 01.2003

University of South Florida

Masters in Educational Leadership

University of South Florida

Bachelors of Arts
Amy Callaghan