Amber Papenfuse
Richlands
Summary
Committed teacher with background in adapting educational materials to meet diverse student needs. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments and providing support for instructional tasks. Strengths include strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills. Have contributed positively to improving classroom dynamics and enhancing student understanding through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Excel Learning Academy
Jacksonville
11.2007 - Current
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
- Observed children to record development.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - B-K Teacher Licensure
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05-2025
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC12-2018
High School Diploma -
Dixon High School
Holly Ridge, NC05-2003
Skills
- Behavior management
- Organizational and planning skills
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Curriculum-based lessons
- Creative instruction
- Reading and writing support
Affiliations
- Member of Woman's Devotional Group at Harris Creek Baptist Church.
- Make shirts and other personalized materials with Cricut machine weekly.
Certification
NC Teacher's Licensure- December 2024
First Aid & CPR - February - 2025
Fire Safety - April 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Excel Learning Academy
11.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - B-K Teacher Licensure
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Haywood Community College
High School Diploma -
Dixon High School
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