Amy Llamas
Pasadena
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in classroom management and student engagement, especially around reading. Committed to fostering positive learning environments and enhancing teacher collaboration for the best student outcomes. Excited to ignite a love for reading in all students.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PUSD Substitute Teacher
PUSD
02.2025 - Current
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure continuity of instruction during absences.
Program Supervisor
Alder Graduate School of Education
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Supported teacher residents through the observation, feedback, and goal setting cycle and the TPA process.
- Supported teacher mentors in their support of teacher residents.
- Facilitated communication between teacher residents, mentor teachers, KIPP: SoCal, and Alder.
ELD Interventionist
KIPP: SoCal Public Schools
08.2016 - 07.2022
- Developed individualized intervention plans for all English Learners, school wide.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective instructional strategies and led Professional Development trainings for teachers to improve literacy across the school.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions based on data-driven assessments.
- Facilitated small group Guided Reading sessions.
- Tracked school wide student data of reading growth and reclassification status.
- Built classroom libraries based on the reading levels and interests of students across several grade levels and reading abilities.
- Assisted in scheduling and administering the ELPAC test.
Manager/Coach
KIPP: SoCal Public Schools
07.2014 - 07.2022
- Mentored and trained new teachers on company policies and procedures.
- Developed and supported new teachers through a goal setting, observation, and feedback cycle.
- Completed a year long School Leadership training run by the KIPP Foundation.
Teacher
KIPP: SoCal Public Schools
07.2007 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation, collaboration, and a love for reading.
- Monitored student progress and mastery using a variety of resources including Accelerated Reader, STAR, and Fountas & Pinnell.
- Served as Grade Level Chair and Department Chair for many years.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05-2006
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Organizational skills
- Reading and teaching
- Literacy development
Certification
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- English Supplementary Credential
Timeline
PUSD Substitute Teacher
PUSD
02.2025 - Current
Program Supervisor
Alder Graduate School of Education
08.2019 - 07.2022
ELD Interventionist
KIPP: SoCal Public Schools
08.2016 - 07.2022
Manager/Coach
KIPP: SoCal Public Schools
07.2014 - 07.2022
Teacher
KIPP: SoCal Public Schools
07.2007 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of San Diego