Amy K. Donley
Washington,PA
Summary
To obtain a position that utilizes my experience, knowledge, philanthropic skills, organizational skills, and management skills to lead a group or organization to better the lives of people and to enhance the community.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Physical Education Teacher K-12
ACLD-Tillotson School
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Return from furlough in 2016
- Successfully introduced and led the establishment of the first school bocce team, enhancing extracurricular opportunities and promoting inclusivity among students
- Implemented a new climbing wall within the gymnasium, providing students with enhanced physical education opportunities.
Secretary to the Principal
Intermediate Unit 1 Clark, Laboratory and Waynesburg Schools
Washington and Waynesburg, PA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Ability to communicate with school staff, administrators, and community in a positive manner
- Authored, maintained, and delivered event reports, student attendance, disciplinary files, and educational performance records
- Understands the importance of confidentiality, especially with information of sensitive nature
- Builds authentic relationships with students, families, communities and other staff members to create a learning partnership
- Answers telephones and assists visitors; provides a variety of customer service to the public, district staff and other agencies
- Monitor students referred for illness and administer first aid when necessary
- Assist students referred for misconduct to ensure their safety and welfare
- Support during transitions, arrival, dismissal and lunch
- Skillful in managing time and tasks under high stress level
- Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep of printers and copiers.
Health and Physical Education Teacher K-12
ACLD-Tillotson School
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Assisted with the Pittsburgh Highmark Walk-A-Thon by contacting and securing donors
- Organized large group excursions for various events hosted by the Pittsburgh Penguin’s and the University of Pittsburgh Women’s basketball team
- Implemented a behavioral incentive program to encourage students to focus on good behavior, sportsmanship and effort
- Created and maintained a new hire staff member handbook which included school history, student daily routine, school wide events, staff support and events
- Organized and implemented a structured recess program for elementary and middle school students
- Coordinated a staff and student nutrition day
- Staff and students participated in eating healthy foods and learned the benefits of a healthy lifestyle
- Planned and initiated the first annual school-wide field day
- The field day consisted of various relays, distance throws and consisted of various team-building exercises
- Responsibilities also included collecting fundraising monies from area businesses and organizations
- Design lessons targeted for students with specialized learning disabilities for each grade level
- Instruct health and physical education classes for children with neurological impairments
- Instruct students in a one on one setting to provide additional assistance to students with diminished comprehension
- Involved in an Advanced Physical Education class for students with higher skill levels
- Assisted and maintained student Individual Education Plan goals and objectives using I.E.P
- Writer which is a web-based special education data management for I.E.P
- Creation and federal IDEA child count reporting
- Developed and implemented an Always Changing Program which dealt with the changes adolescent girls experience while growing up
- Helped create an arts collaborative project for The Andy Warhol Museum’s “Art of Play”
- Planned and initiated first school-wide annual field Day
- The field day consisted of various relays, distance throws and consisted of various team building exercises
- Responsibilities also included collecting fundraising monies from area businesses and organizations
- Instituted the first ever school field day that included family participation, a picnic and art show all together
- Created the overall agenda and personally invited several outside organizations and clubs to donate prizes or perform on site demonstrations and displays.
Long-Term Substitute Health and Physical Education Teacher
ACLD-Tillotson School
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2005 - 06.2005
Substitute Teacher (All Academic Areas)
Keystone Oaks School District
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2004 - 01.2005
Physical Education Teacher K-8
Holy Child Catholic School
Bridgeville, PA
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Instructed physical education for kindergarten through eighth grade incorporating multiple learning styles
- Designed and implemented meaningful lessons specialized for each of the grade levels
- Created a behavioral incentive program to encourage students to focus on good behavior, sportsmanship, and effort.
Assistant Group Supervisor
Allegheny Child Care Academy
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Instructed classroom of three-year-olds in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Created behavioral teaching strategies to encourage and motivate children
- Offered individualized, remedial instruction in several broad activities
- Created activities based on pre-set themes involving language arts, math, science, gym, and art
- Communicated with parents on a routine basis through daily status reports
- Responsibilities included keeping accurate attendance, classroom cleanliness, neatness, equipment and materials, and cleaning or changing children when necessary.
Internship
Pittsburgh Passion
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2006
- Completed a graduate summer internship program working directly with the owner of the National Women’s Football Association’s Pittsburgh Passion women’s football team
- Participated in many aspects of game day preparation, sales, advertising, marketing and business strategies
- Helped facilitate last minute travel accommodations for the Cincinnati coaching staff
- Operated game day functions for the 2006 National Women’s Football Championship held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Designed a teaching program for elementary students which focused on teaching students about the Pittsburgh Passion’s mission of teaching life lessons through sport.
Residential and Commercial Cleaning
Self-Employed
Washington, PA
- Provided thorough cleaning services to residential and commercial clients, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and customer satisfaction
- Managed scheduling, client communications, and billing to maintain efficient operations and strong client relationships
- Implemented effective cleaning techniques and used appropriate tools and products to achieve optimal results
- Attention to detail: Demonstrated meticulousness in cleaning tasks, ensuring all areas were thoroughly cleaned and sanitized
- Time management: Efficiently planned and organized cleaning schedules to meet client deadlines and expectations.
Education
M.S. Sport Management Studies -
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05.2006
B.S. Health and Physical Education -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05.2001
Skills
- Student Development
- Creative Thinking
- Media Relations
- Verbal and written communication
- Event Management
- Coaching experience
- Equipment Storage Organization
- Individualized Instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Recreational Activities
Volunteer Experience
- Head of public relations for Washington Pennsylvania’s Pony World Series team, Washington, PA, during the summer of 2023.
- 2013, Present, Assistant Washington Youth baseball coach, Washington, PA, for children 9-10 years old
- 2013, 2014, Assistant Washington Soccer coach, Washington, PA, for children 4-6 years old
- 2011, 2011, The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, Taught special needs children how to ride a bike without training wheels for the Amazing Bike Camp
- 1999, 2000, Vacation Bible School, Teacher (Summer 1999 and 2000)
Timeline
Health and Physical Education Teacher K-12
ACLD-Tillotson School
01.2022 - Current
Secretary to the Principal
Intermediate Unit 1 Clark, Laboratory and Waynesburg Schools
01.2019 - 01.2022
Internship
Pittsburgh Passion
01.2006
Long-Term Substitute Health and Physical Education Teacher
ACLD-Tillotson School
03.2005 - 06.2005
Health and Physical Education Teacher K-12
ACLD-Tillotson School
01.2005 - 01.2016
Substitute Teacher (All Academic Areas)
Keystone Oaks School District
01.2004 - 01.2005
Physical Education Teacher K-8
Holy Child Catholic School
01.2003 - 01.2004
Assistant Group Supervisor
Allegheny Child Care Academy
01.2002 - 01.2003
Residential and Commercial Cleaning
Self-Employed
M.S. Sport Management Studies -
California University of Pennsylvania
B.S. Health and Physical Education -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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