Luther Ambrose
Holland
Summary
Enthusiastic, passionate, and hard working. I will use my servant leadership style, experience leading teachers in best practice instruction, and my ability to form strong relationships to work alongside teachers and students towards our shared objectives. Humility, visibility, and empathy will allow me to be approachable by parents, teachers, and students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
West Ottawa Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Taught multiple classes, tailored to specific behavioral or academic needs in the class.
- Worked closely with students and families to design intervention plans that work for individual students.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
5th Grade Teacher
West Ottawa Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Used a variety of teaching strategies, such as cooperative learning, technology integration, project based learning, and culturally responsive teaching to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Planned and implemented scaffolded small groups to meet the needs of all students in the class
- Established a classroom culture that emphasized student success, growth, and accountability, as well as making the classroom a space where all students felt respected, safe, and appreciated
- Established a teaching style built on relationships where the student needs come first, teacher needs second
- Communicated regularly with parents and colleagues to promote student progress and collaborate on instructional strategies
- Sought professional development opportunities outside of what was offered by the district
Facilitator/Trainer
Ottawa Intermediate School District
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Lead trainings with teachers from all over the county
- Facilitated meetings, presentations, and work time for Project Based Learning
- Collaborated with teachers on best practices, and helped coach them through their own PBL Projects
- Planned and facilitated a West Ottawa Teacher Training day with teachers all from West Ottawa K-12
- Connected teachers and students to business partners
Project Based Learning
Ottawa ISD
05.2019 - Current
5th Grade Level Chair
West Ottawa Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Planned and carried out meetings with fellow colleagues
- Planned, Organized, and help execute a 'Learn from Home' plan during COVID shutdown
- Collaborated and assisted fellow teachers weekly
Math Leadership Team
Kent County
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in Kent County, developing best practice instruction surround Michigan Math Essentials
- Attended learning lab with GREML, hosted by Deborah Ball
- Utilized technology to create instructional material to be used in collaboration with other educators
Education
Bachelor's of Science -
University of Kentucky
12.2015
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Environmental observations
- Behavior modification techniques
- Applied behavior analysis
- Social skills development
- Teacher support
Training
- Math Leadership Team, Kent County, 07/2020, Collaborated with teachers and administrators in Kent County, developing best practice instruction surrounding Michigan Math Essentials.
- Model Math Cohort, West Ottawa Public Schools, 12/2018, Collaborated with elementary teachers to improve math instruction for elementary.
- WO Academy Presenter, West Ottawa, 03/2019, Facilitated a learning workshop focused on an instructional practice based on Hattie's 'Visible Learning'.
- The Summit on PLC at Work, 01/2019
- Michigan Math Educators, Kent ISD, 2019-2021 school year
- Project Based Learning, Ottawa ISD, 2019-Present
Timeline
Behavior Interventionist
West Ottawa Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Facilitator/Trainer
Ottawa Intermediate School District
05.2022 - 05.2023
Math Leadership Team
Kent County
07.2020 - 07.2021
5th Grade Level Chair
West Ottawa Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2022
Project Based Learning
Ottawa ISD
05.2019 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
West Ottawa Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2023
Bachelor's of Science -
University of Kentucky
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