Amy E. Bainbridge
Denver,CO
Summary
With more than two decades of experience in education, I have developed a deep passion for inspiring and empowering students. Throughout my career, I have honed my ability to adapt to diverse learning styles and create engaging, supportive environments that foster student growth. My commitment to lifelong learning drives me to stay current with educational trends, ensuring that I provide the highest quality instruction. I am dedicated to helping students not only excel academically but also build confidence and critical thinking skills that will serve them throughout their lives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
GT Coordinator, 5th Grade Teacher
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
01.2016 - Current
- Help gifted and talented students
- Implemented new HMH curriculum for reading and writing.
- Implemented new curriculum for Social Studies and Science
- Developed readers and writers workshops to meet the needs of my diverse classroom community..
- Created connections with parents and community at Cottonwood Creek.
- Maintained a positive and organized classroom environment to facilitate student learning.
- Developed engaging and age-appropriate lessons based on curriculum standards.
- Taught core subjects such as reading, math, science, and social studies with clear explanations.
- Regularly evaluated student progress through tests, quizzes, projects, and informal observations.
- Provided additional help to students who are struggling and differentiated instruction to meet varied learning needs.
- Engaged with parents through meetings, phone calls, and emails to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Worked with fellow teachers and staff to plan and implement school-wide initiatives and events.
- Created a welcoming and inclusive space where all students felt valued and respected.
- Coached Girls on the Run
- Coached Battle of the Books
- Helped gifted and talented students
GT Coordinator
Campus Middle School
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Managed programs for gifted and talented students
- Wrote and managed GT student's Advanced Learning Plans.
- Created curriculum for electives for gifted and talented students
- Taught Honors Language Arts for 6, 7, 8th grade (school year 2013-2014)
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
5th Grade Teacher, GT Coordinator
Arrowhead Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Organized and implemented support for gifted and talented students.
- Maintained a positive and organized classroom environment to facilitate student learning.
- Developed engaging and age-appropriate lessons based on curriculum standards.
- Taught core subjects such as reading, math, science, and social studies with clear explanations.
- Provided additional help to students who are struggling and differentiated instruction to meet varied learning needs.
- Engaged with parents through meetings, phone calls, and emails to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Worked with fellow teachers and staff to plan and implement school-wide initiatives and events.
- Created a welcoming and inclusive space where all students felt valued and respected.
- Coached Girls on the Run
- Coached Battle of the Books
- Helped gifted and talented students
Education
Doctoral Program - Gifted Education
University of Denver
Denver, CO01.2017
Masters - Gifted Education
Regis University
Denver, CO01.2011
Teacher Licensure Program -
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Denver, CO01.2000
BA - Communication
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH01.1997
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Parental engagement
- Team collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Creative problem solving
- Effective communication
Awards
- Campus Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2015
- 9 News Teachers Who Care, 03/01/05
- Aurora Sentinel Teacher of the Year, 2005
Timeline
GT Coordinator, 5th Grade Teacher
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
01.2016 - Current
GT Coordinator
Campus Middle School
01.2011 - 01.2016
5th Grade Teacher, GT Coordinator
Arrowhead Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2011
Doctoral Program - Gifted Education
University of Denver
Masters - Gifted Education
Regis University
Teacher Licensure Program -
Metropolitan State College of Denver
BA - Communication
The College of Wooster
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