Amy T. Peters
Livonia,MI
Summary
Dedicated and experienced educational leader with a proven track record in the field of elementary education. Possessing 6 years as an Instructional Coach, coupled with 17 years of experience as an elementary teacher, and a mentor to new teachers, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role of an elementary school principal. Collaborating with teachers, students, and parents, I excel in nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and growth within the school community. As an instructional leader, I am committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment that empowers both students and educators to achieve their full potential.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Wayne Westland Community Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Partnered with teachers to develop effective instructional strategies, providing coaching, support, and feedback
- Observed, planned, modeled, and co-taught whole group and small group lessons.
- Provided leadership, support and assistance to classroom teachers in the implementation of research-based best practice in instruction.
- Collaborated actively with the school administrator, classroom teachers and other instructional advisors.
- Planned, delivered and participated in current data-based building and district processes and related professional development.
- Assisted in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the school improvement plan.
- Supported the goals, objectives, strategies and programs of the district and school improvement plan.
Kindergarten, First Grade Teacher
Wayne Westland Community Schools
08.2001 - 06.2018
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Applied instructional best practices in education and grade level
- Used available technology in day to day presentation of lessons
- Controlled the classroom through the use of classroom management best practices
- Took an active role in District and school initiatives such as school improvement team, professional learning communities, PBIS, curriculum committees, etc.
- Incorporated State content expectations in all lessons using District curriculum
- Used formative and summative data to drive instruction
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Teaching
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI08.2000
Skills
- Instructional Leader
- School Improvement
- Professional Development Planning
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Mentoring New and/or Developing Teachers
- 5 Dimensions of Teaching and Learning/5D Teacher Evaluation
- Restorative Practices
- Professional Learning Communities
- Balanced Assessment System with Formative and Summative Assessment
- Instructional Rounds
- Multi-tiered Systems of Support
- PBIS
- Talk Sense, Adaptive Schools, Cognitive Coaching
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Wayne Westland Community Schools
08.2018 - Current
Kindergarten, First Grade Teacher
Wayne Westland Community Schools
08.2001 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Teaching
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Michigan State University
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