Joele Amster
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
I have used my knowledge, inter-personal communication skills, student-teacher relationships to implement a safe, trust-worthy environment in the classroom and in my family therapy sessions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Nova Southeastern University School
FT LAUDERDALE, United States
08.2007 - 06.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Communicated frequently with outside resources such as Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapist, Behavior Therapists and academic tutors to support my students and families.
- Participated and lead focus groups for Diversity Committee.
- Attended various professional development seminars.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Therapist Intern
Counseling And Wellness Center Of South Florida
Cooper City, FL
06.2016 - Current
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
- Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
- Effectively maintained caseload of 5-10 sessions per week using alternative therapies.
- Counseled patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.
- Completed 300-hour internship working with clients.
- Work with children, adolescents and teens with ADHD, Anxiety, GAD.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Education
Barry University
Miami, FL06.1997
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Student-Centered Learning
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Behavior Management Skills
- Learning Assessments (physiological/social assessments)
- Professional Development
- Telehealth Therapy
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Learning Modalities
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management Techniques
reading, traveling, walking
I enjoy non-fiction books. I read many trade publications and participate in various Social Media/In-person therapy groups with my colleagues.
I love to travel and visit different parts of the world.
Timeline
Therapist Intern
Counseling And Wellness Center Of South Florida
06.2016 - Current
Teacher
Nova Southeastern University School
08.2007 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Barry University
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