Amy Stewart


1519 5th Ave
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3699

amy3stewart@yahoo.com
http://astewart.freeshell.org

Objective


An Elementary teaching position where I can work as a contributing team member, dedicated to the education of children.

Education


Elementary Education, B.A., December 2003
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Certification:  Elementary Education, K-6, State of Iowa
Area of Specialization: Social Studies

Student
Teaching

First Grade, Iowa Valley Elementary, Marengo, Iowa, Fall 2003
Responsibilities during above teaching position included:

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Administered BRIs to individual students

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Planned, taught, and evaluated daily lessons

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Designed and taught an original, cross-curricular weather unit

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Developed rubrics to assess student progress

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Adapted lessons for diverse learners

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Incorporated technology to create exciting lessons

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Assessed the needs of students and adapted lessons

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Collaborated with teaching teams and parents

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Established clear classroom expectations

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Incorporated a variety of teaching techniques

Practicum Experiences


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Kindergarten, Marengo Elementary, Iowa

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Grade 3, Belle Plaine Schools, Iowa

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Grade 4-5 Combined Classroom, Belle Plaine Schools, Iowa

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Grade 5-6 Combined Classroom, Iowa City Schools, Iowa

Substitute Teaching


In Belle Plaine and South Tama School
2004-Present

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Work in a variety of settings, conscientiously meeting curricular guidelines

Promote a productive and positive work environment, using a variety of management strategies


Related Work Experience


Daycare Provider
Registered through the state of Iowa
1995-Present

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Communicate daily with parents

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Create a positive, safe, learning environment

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Adapt activities for a variety of ages (infant to age 8)

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Collaborate with AEA to meet the needs of a developmentally delayed child

Credentials

 

Educational Placement Office
N302
Lindquist Center
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa  52242-1529
(319) 335-5353