Amy Chester
Groveland,CA
Summary
Creative educator offering years of experience developing and implementing course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing engaging classrooms. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Para Educator Special Education
Ralston Middle School, Bellmont Redwood Shores SD
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Communicated with students, teachers, and staff to maintain effective relationships for student growth.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
Integrated Living Skills Instructor
AbilityPath
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted in conducting assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Analyzed situations and/or tasks into teachable components according to individuals needs.
- Instructed engaging virtual and in-person classes for participants with various developmental levels, skill sets and behaviors.
- Supported challenging behavioral plans to increase engagement.
Assistant Property Manager
Community Association Management
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Established strong, professional relationships with residents by promoting team collaboration and delivering exemplary service.
- Prepared Board packages according to established time frames.
- Attended board meetings and hearings.
- Coordinated inspection of building facilities and arranged appropriate follow-up actions.
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Acted as liaison for Association Board of Directors and homeowners.
Provencal Market
Etsy
06.2013 - 06.2020
- Built brand awareness in local market and increased penetration with proactive strategies.
- Researched market viability and targeted ideal demographic.
- Constructed shop website and marketing concepts
- Responsible for designing products, marketing, order fulfillment and outside sales.
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Culver City Christian Elementary School
09.2003 - 06.2004
- Taught academically-accelerated program in culturally diverse inner-city school setting.
- Created enhancements and special projects to enhance curriculum.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Kindergarten Teacher's Aide
Culver City Christian School
09.2002 - 06.2003
- Mentored first year teacher.
- Taught accelerated reading program and Art to primary grades.
- Performed administrative tasks such as designing bulletin boards, grading papers and managing fundraisers.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
Kindergarten Teacher
Culver City Christian School
09.2001 - 06.2002
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
Elementary Art Teacher
Stanislaus Elementary School
05.1994 - 05.2000
- Provided energy, imagination and leadership to develop an art curriculum for this respected inner city school.
- Implemented first fine arts program in school's 100 year history.
- Prepared and presented daily lessons to 500+ students.
- Organized and managed annual art shows of 1000 pieces.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education/ Secondary Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH08.1993
Skills
- IEP Compliance
- Enrichment Activities
- Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
Timeline
Para Educator Special Education
Ralston Middle School, Bellmont Redwood Shores SD
08.2021 - 06.2023
Integrated Living Skills Instructor
AbilityPath
05.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Property Manager
Community Association Management
08.2019 - 08.2020
Provencal Market
Etsy
06.2013 - 06.2020
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Culver City Christian Elementary School
09.2003 - 06.2004
Kindergarten Teacher's Aide
Culver City Christian School
09.2002 - 06.2003
Kindergarten Teacher
Culver City Christian School
09.2001 - 06.2002
Elementary Art Teacher
Stanislaus Elementary School
05.1994 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education/ Secondary Education
Kent State University
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