Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Refrences
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Amy Sylvester

Bentley

Summary

I am an elementary teacher with two years of experience teaching in a kindergarten classroom, supplemented by a unique outdoor education initiative one day a week. I am an enthusiastic, outgoing and positive teacher committed to fostering students academic, emotional and social growth. I am a proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Skilled at using technology to enhance learning experiences and foster communication. Impeccable organizational skills and classroom management. Proven ability to create engaging and dynamic learning environments, integrating outdoor education seamlessly into the curriculum. I am looking to contribute my knowledge and skills in a school that offers a genuine opportunity for career progression.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Duncan Christian School
09.2022 - Current
  • Designed and delivered instruction tailored to meet the diverse learning needs and abilities of kindergarten students, incorporating various teaching strategies and resources to accommodate individual learning styles.
  • Established and maintained a positive and nurturing classroom environment conducive to learning, utilizing proactive behavior management techniques and positive reinforcement to promote a culture of respect and cooperation.
  • Implemented strategies to promote early literacy and numeracy skills development, including phonics instruction, guided reading, math manipulatives, and hands-on learning activities that sparked curiosity and inquiry.
  • Fostered open and collaborative communication with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on students' progress, achievements, and areas for growth, and offering guidance and support for extending learning at home.
  • Engaged young learners in hands-on experiences that foster curiosity, exploration, and a deeper connection with nature during outdoor school days on Tuesdays.


Social Media Manager

Hilltop Wedding Center
01.2019 - Current
  • Creating compelling and relevant content for various social media platforms, including posts, images, videos, and interactive media, maintaining brand consistency and voice while optimizing content for maximum reach and engagement.
  • Developing comprehensive social media strategies aligned with organizational goals, leveraging market research, audience insights, and industry trends to drive engagement, brand awareness, and customer acquisition.


Substitute Teacher

Chinooks Edge And Wolf Creek School Division
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to different classroom environments, grade levels, and teaching styles, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
  • Established and maintained a positive and orderly learning environment by implementing classroom rules, managing student behavior, and fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom culture conducive to learning.
  • Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, and professionalism in fulfilling substitute teaching assignments, consistently following lesson plans, adhering to school policies, and communicating effectively with school staff and administrators.

Respite Worker

Catholic Social Services
09.2016 - 05.2019
  • Provided one-on-one care and support to children with special needs, tailoring activities and interventions to meet their individualized needs, preferences, and abilities.
  • Engaged children in recreational and leisure activities, including games, arts and crafts, outings, and sensory play, fostering social interaction, creativity, and enjoyment while promoting physical and cognitive development.


Educational Assistant

Poplar Ridge Elementary School
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Provided one-on-one support to a student with autism, implementing personalized strategies and accommodations to address specific learning needs and promote academic and social success.
  • Supported the student's sensory needs by creating sensory-friendly environments, implementing sensory breaks, and providing sensory tools and activities to promote focus, engagement, and self-regulation.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques and interventions to support the student's emotional regulation and minimize disruptive behaviors, collaborating with teachers and specialists to develop and implement behavior plans.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
04.2022

Certificate - Educational Assistant

Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB
04.2016

Bible Studies

Torchbearer Bible School
Thetis Island, BC
04.2015

High School Diploma -

William E Hay Composite High School
Stettler, AB
06.2013

Skills

  • Classroom Organization
  • Parent Communication
  • Health and safety
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Organizational and Planning Skills

Certification


  • Member of the Health and Safety school committee 2023-present
  • POPEY's Fostering Curiosity Through Conversation in Your K-3 Classroom - 2023
  • POPEY's Supporting SEL & Playful Literacy Learning - 2023
  • Building Reading & Writing Foundations for Comprehensive K-3 Literacy Instruction - 2024
  • We Are All Writers! - 2024
  • Supporting Playful & Cross-Curricular Learning with Story Workshop - 2024
  • POPEY's Supporting Playful & Cross-Curricular Learning with Story Workshop - 2024
  • Emergency First Aid with CPR C/AED Training - Expires: February 25, 2026

Affiliations

  • Head Coach - U12 Soccer - 2016 - 2019
  • Head Coach & Manager - Women's Soccer - 2019 - Current

Refrences

Peter Terpstra - Principal 

Duncan Christian School, Duncan, BC. 

(250) 709 - 0224 (cell)

(250) 746 - 3654 (work)


Sharla Morrison - Assistant Principal

Duncan Christian School, Duncan, BC. 

(403) 462 - 9481 (cell)

(250) 746 - 3654 (work)


Jody Dennis - Principal 

Beacon Hill Elementary School, Sylvan Lake, AB.

(403) 358 - 1448 (cell)

(403) 858 - 1007 (work)

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Duncan Christian School
09.2022 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Chinooks Edge And Wolf Creek School Division
04.2022 - 06.2022

Social Media Manager

Hilltop Wedding Center
01.2019 - Current

Respite Worker

Catholic Social Services
09.2016 - 05.2019

Educational Assistant

Poplar Ridge Elementary School
09.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education

University of Alberta

Certificate - Educational Assistant

Red Deer College

Bible Studies

Torchbearer Bible School

High School Diploma -

William E Hay Composite High School

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