*** **** ********* ***, *-***, West Warwick, RI
AMY R. PECK 02893
401-***-**** ********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Very enthusiastic about education! I want to share information and resources with others to demonstrate the value of
education. With over three years of teaching experience, ranging from elementary to adult learners, I have always
gravitated towards designing/ using integrated, contextualized learning materials, so students can grow and develop
personally and professionally as well as academically.
SKILLS
• Teaching, tutoring and counseling • working well individually or within a groups
• Creative curriculum and lesson plan development • Strong communication & public speaking skills
• Differentiated instruction • Positive, motivating atmosphere promotion
• Thematic study techniques • Effective listening skills
• Interdisciplinary teaching • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
• Learning style assessment Outlook)
MOST RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE
GED Instructor/ Adult Education Program Coordinator, Providence Community Action (2011-2012)
Student Centered Material Development
• Developed and implemented relevant, project based learning experiences for teen parents to use in everyday life (focusing a lot
on the current events/ newspaper articles and money)
Process Improvement
• Developed an intake process targeting persistence by setting realistic goals broken down into manageable, daily objectives; we
also identifying the motivating factors and barriers for reaching each goal.
Community Service, Team Building, and Leadership
• Created a collaborative working environment with staff at the Elmwood Community Center- students assisted with the Food
Pantry and Senior Program
Program Management
• Communicated with students' case managers weekly
• Maintained student records (including CALIS)
• Administered and assessed all CASAS testing materials
• Participated in CALIS, CASAS, and RIDE trainings
• Reported to RIDE quarterly
• Created PD plans for myself and my assistant
• Communicated with CCRI to coordinate students’ preparation for GED testing
• Collaborated with community agencies (ex. Genesis Center, Family Service of Rhode Island, You Success Program)
*Previously with ProCAP (2009-2010)
• Managed Federal Hill Tutorial for after school students
• Implemented the educational component and documented student progress for youths participating in a court ordered program
through the agency's Division of Clinical Services
EDUCATION
• Double majored in education and history (3.1 GPA)
• Completed additional course work and practicum hours at the middle school level
• Completed the capstone history coursework culminating with a thesis paper
CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified in elementary education with a middle level endorsement in Social Studies
• Certified to administer the CASAS exam
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE FIELD OF EDUCATION
• Dietetic Technician, South County Hospital, 2004-2006
• Visitor Services (tour guide), Preservation Society of Newport County, 2006-2008
• Classroom Teacher (8th grade social studies, 6th grade elementary) Pawtucket, RI 2009, 2010
• Retail sales associate and assistant store manager, Cache Inc., 2008-2013
• Sole Proprietor, Smile Statements (laser teeth whitening service) 2012-present