Amy Judd
Midlothian
Summary
Experienced and devoted Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher with 17 years of experience in the classroom as well as in the development of a K-5 school. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and collaborating with others to achieve student growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Redeemer Episcopal Day School
08.2020 - Current
- Teamed with Preschool Director to establish Kindergarten and 1st Grade program at Redeemer Episcopal Day School in 2020. The school now has a K-5 program
- Created learning standards and aligned curriculum based on students needs and state-based standards
- Collaborated with Head of School to establish schools' philosophy on learning, mission, and policies and procedures
- Selected materials including books and instructional aides during establishment and growth of program
- Advised and participated on Redeemer Episcopal Day School Accreditation Team
- Collaborated with Curriculum Director to help establish learning targets, means of assessment, benchmarks, and trimester reports for Kindergarten thru Fifth Grade
- Onboarded and coached new faculty members on school philosophies, learning goals, and means of assessment
- Piloted implementation of Heggerty and UFLI phonics programs
- Collect and manage student data to create appropriate plans for growth and measures of performance.
- Collaborate with Student Support Team to create individualized plans for those students needing additional support
Kindergarten Teacher
Bettie Weaver Elementary School
08.2007 - 08.2020
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through formal and informal assessments, parent communication, and student-teacher relationships
- Collaborated with fellow teachers, school leaders, and student support personnel multiple school years to successfully work with students in Special Education program
- Piloted and then trained staff members on implementation of programs including Lucy Calkins Writing and PBIS
- Served on Leadership Team as teacher representative thereby helping to implement new programs, organize school-wide events, and consult leadership on needs of school
- Served on multiple committees and teams including Leadership Team,Crisis Team, multiple Interview Teams, and Language Arts Team
- Communicated student needs and implemented action plans to stakeholders
- Led, organized, and engaged school community in 25th Anniversary Carnival and Celebration
- Mentored multiple future teachers via Teacher for Tomorrow Program
- Awarded 2019 Teacher of Year
First Grade Teacher
Richmond City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Improved student reading ability by incorporating engaging and differentiated phonics instruction.
- Encouraged parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Mentored a VCU practicum 3 student by providing support, advice, and feedback.
- Developed students' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
- Collaborated with fellow staff and leadership to plan and implement various lessons and activities throughout the school year.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Univeristy of Richmond
Richmond, VA05.2005
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Heggerty and UFLI Trained
- Familiar with Current Teaching Trends and Research
- Well-Organized and Prepared
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Richmond City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Redeemer Episcopal Day School
08.2020 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Bettie Weaver Elementary School
08.2007 - 08.2020
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Mary Baldwin College
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Univeristy of Richmond
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