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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, PA
05.2006

B.S. Health and Physical Education -

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA
05.2001

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
Amy K. Donley