Amy Collins-Emery
Victoria,British Columbia
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Professional and engaging. Works well with people of all ages with positive strong communication and collaboration skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Greater Victoria School District 61
09.2008 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- 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.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Teacher (Grade K-2)
Westmont Montessori School
01.2007 - 06.2008
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Education
Masters in Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC06.2011
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Geography And Environmental Studies
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC06.2005
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Special Needs Students
- Student assessment
- Social-Emotional Learning training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Quote
All students can learn and succeed, but not in the same way and not in the same day.
– William G. Spady
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Greater Victoria School District 61
09.2008 - Current
Teacher (Grade K-2)
Westmont Montessori School
01.2007 - 06.2008
Masters in Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Arts - Geography And Environmental Studies
University of Victoria
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