Amber Stewart
Hope Mills
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Douglas Byrd High School, adept at fostering student engagement and critical thinking through innovative lesson planning and differentiated instruction. Skilled in classroom management and relationship building, I successfully enhanced student performance and supported diverse learning needs, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Options Teacher
Douglas Byrd High School
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
EC Teacher Assistant
Hope Mills Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Incorporated project-based learning experiences to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Helped parents to understand early childhood behavior and development.
- Demonstrated skills to develop, supervise, plan and teach curriculum best suited to young children.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents through open communication, fostering a supportive learning environment at home and in the classroom.
- Mentored struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in increased academic success.
- Utilized data-driven decision making to inform instructional practices and monitor progress toward learning goals.
- Increased student engagement through the use of interactive whiteboards, videoconferencing, and other modern technology tools.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions, providing additional opportunities for student growth.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, inspiring continuous improvement in their performance and understanding.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lessons.
- Developed, supervised, planned and taught developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Delivered information to parents about child by discussion at arrival and departure time, written communications and telephone calls.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education, applying new knowledge to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Exhibited flexibility in scheduling, worked with different levels of staff and handled variety of early childhood situations.
- Promoted social-emotional well-being within the classroom, integrating character education and mindfulness techniques into daily routines.
- Adapted instruction to meet the unique needs of each learner, differentiating materials and teaching methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and establishing clear expectations.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
Education
Bachelor In Marketing - Accounting/Marketing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix03.2025
High School Diploma -
South View High School
Hope Mills, NC06.2003
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Social-emotional learning training
- Group instruction
- Classroom technology
- Student needs assessment
- Performance assessments
- Cooperative learning experience
- Community involvement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Data-driven instruction
- Testing and grading
- Student evaluations
- Assessment strategies
- Student records management
- Faculty collaboration
- Special needs students
- Feedback implementation
- Special education
- Assigning and grading work
- Standardized testing
- Test grading
- Test proctoring
- State teaching credential
- Curriculum compliance with state
- Fundraising
- Alternative dispute resolution training
- Youth mentorship
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Student motivation
- Record keeping
- Data analysis
- Visual aids utilization
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
- Effective listening
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- IEP planning
- Homework assignment
- Flexible and adaptive
Timeline
Options Teacher
Douglas Byrd High School
08.2022 - Current
EC Teacher Assistant
Hope Mills Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor In Marketing - Accounting/Marketing
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
South View High School
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