Amy Jo Raines
Fairmont,WV
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience in diverse classroom settings, including a successful tenure at Marion County Board of Education. A certified mentor teacher skilled in data-driven instruction and fostering strong parent communication. Recognized for leading a Blue Ribbon School to exceptional test scores while implementing innovative curriculum development strategies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Harrison County Board Of Education
Bridgeport, WV
10.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students in a second grade classroom.
- Promoted good communication between home and school by sending weekly newsletters home with updates on class events.
- Provided feedback on student progress by utilizing data-driven instruction techniques.
Second Grade Teacher
Marion County Board Of Education
Fairmont, WV
08.2008 - 10.2024
- During my time in Marion County, I taught special education classes, third grade, and ended my career there teaching second grade. I was the Fairmont State Coordinator for student teachers. I became a West Virginia certified mentor teacher. Our school was a Blue Ribbon School, as well as a National ESEA Title I School, for our amazing test scores in a Title I school. I was the Faculty Senate vice president for years. I was on the last math cadre committee. I was also the master teacher at my school.
Technology Teacher
Preston County Board of Education
Kingwood, WV
08.2006 - 06.2007
- I taught technology classes for K-5th grade students. I completed any technology needs, such as tech steps and typing skills, for students. I was nominated for Teacher of the Year my first year in Preston County.
Kindergarten Teacher
Grant County Board of Education
Petersburg , WV
08.2001 - 06.2006
- I taught kindergarten for six years in Grant County. I was the only kindergarten teacher in the school. I was in charge of the graduation at the end of the year.
Education
WV Certified Mentor Teacher
WVDE
Charleston09-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-8
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV12-1999
Skills
- WV-certified mentor teacher
- Fairmont State Student teacher mentor/Coordinator
- Educational technology
- Instructional strategies
- Research-based instruction
- Parent rapport and communication
- Lesson planning
- Data analysis
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Parent communication
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Harrison County Board Of Education
10.2024 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Marion County Board Of Education
08.2008 - 10.2024
Technology Teacher
Preston County Board of Education
08.2006 - 06.2007
Kindergarten Teacher
Grant County Board of Education
08.2001 - 06.2006
WV Certified Mentor Teacher
WVDE
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-8
Fairmont State University
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