Julie Huntley
Amarillo,TX
Summary
I am:
* an upbeat LAR educator, devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential.
*skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches.
* a caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
*a positive and encouraging co-worker/leader within my school setting.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Amarillo ISD
Amarillo, TX
08.2007 - Current
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Leadership
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NMBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12.1986
High School Diploma -
Perryton High School
Perryton, TX05.1981
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Standardized tests
- Behavioral improvements
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building
- Technology integration
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
Major accolades:
*Teacher of the Year for Rosenwald Middle School in Panama City, FL (1997)
*Teacher of the Year for Hardin Elementary in Burkburnett, TX (2003)
*District TOY for BISD (2003)
*Region IX TOY (2003)
*TOY for South Georgia Elementary in 2009-2010
*Mrs. Baird's Teachers on the Rise recipient (Feb. 2017)
*TOY for South Georgia Elementary in 2019-2020
*TOY finalist for AMAISD in 2019-2020
Timeline
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Amarillo ISD
08.2007 - Current
No Degree - Elementary Leadership
Eastern New Mexico University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern New Mexico University
High School Diploma -
Perryton High School