Amy Stoesser
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Proven leader and effective coordinator at Lubbock ISD, adept in staff supervision and budget planning, enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity. Skilled in relationship building and multitasking, successfully managed projects to align with district goals, significantly improving parent satisfaction and service delivery to 53 member districts.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator for Regional Deaf Program
Lubbock ISD
08.2018 - Current
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall district objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
- Streamlined management processes, facilitating improved relationships and timely service deliveries to 53 member districts.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to Executive Special Education Director.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Managed budgets skillfully by tracking expenses diligently and allocating resources appropriately based on priority needs.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires.
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
- Resolved conflicts swiftly among team members through effective mediation techniques, fostering an amicable working environment conducive to collaboration.
- Organized company-wide events that boosted employee morale and cultivated team spirit within the organization.
Reading Interventionist/Parent-Infant Teacher
Ector County Isd
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners. using both oral and signed English.
- Built strong relationships with parents, establishing open communication lines and sharing resources to reinforce at-home practice of learned skills.
- Implemented reading lessons for Kindergarten-8th grade students.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Developed personalized lesson plans that focused on specific areas of improvement for each student, leading to significant progress in reading skills.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Midland ISD
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Boosted student engagement by creating a positive classroom environment that fostered collaboration and respect.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and real-life connections, promoting critical thinking skills.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
- Provided personalized feedback on assignments, enabling students to improve their understanding and performance in key subject areas.
Teacher of Students With Visual Impairments
Lubbock ISD
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Maintained ongoing communication with parents regarding their child''s progress, challenges, and successes within the school setting.
- Coordinated with other special education professionals in developing comprehensive plans for meeting the individualized needs of visually impaired students within mainstream classrooms.
- Built strong relationships with students and their families by consistently demonstrating empathy, understanding, and commitment to each child''s success.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Implemented Braille instruction to increase literacy skills among students with visual impairments.
Itinerant Teacher for the Deaf
Fort Bend ISD
08.1999 - 06.2010
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and adapting instructional approaches as needed.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, working collaboratively to support student success.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Visual Impairment Teacher & Deaf Education Teacher
Midland ISD
08.1993 - 06.1999
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westbury High School
Houston, TXBachelor of Science - Deaf Education
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05.1993
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX05.2012
Skills
Team Leadership
Work Planning and Prioritization
Relationship Building
Customer Service
Discretion and Confidentiality
Staff Supervision
Budget Planning
Multitasking and Organization
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Braille
Limited Working
Timeline
Coordinator for Regional Deaf Program
Lubbock ISD
08.2018 - Current
Reading Interventionist/Parent-Infant Teacher
Ector County Isd
08.2015 - 06.2018
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Midland ISD
08.2012 - 06.2015
Teacher of Students With Visual Impairments
Lubbock ISD
08.2010 - 05.2012
Itinerant Teacher for the Deaf
Fort Bend ISD
08.1999 - 06.2010
Visual Impairment Teacher & Deaf Education Teacher
Midland ISD
08.1993 - 06.1999
High School Diploma -
Westbury High School
Bachelor of Science - Deaf Education
Stephen F Austin State University
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Lubbock Christian University