Former Teacher Seeking Educational Role
Resume:
Amy Meiners
Arrowsmith, IL ***22
************@*****.***
Educational Background
Illinois State University. BA in English. May 1998.
University of Missouri—St. Louis. MA in English Composition and Rhetoric. Dec. 2008.
TeacherReady, University of West Florida. Teaching Certificate, 2021.
Tutoring and Teaching Background
English Language Arts Teacher. Bloomington Jr. High School. Bloomington, IL. Jan. 2024-Nov 2025.
I teach 8th grade ELA, using the HMH Into Literature curriculum. I plan daily lessons and activities that promote critical thinking. I develop formative and summative assessments and keep accurate records of the same. I build relationships with students and families and create a classroom environment in which all students are welcome and valued.
Paraprofessional-Teacher's Aide.
Ridgeview Jr/Sr High School. Colfax, IL. Jan. 2021-Dec. 2023.
Much like my experience at Heartland Community College, I am in the classroom with students providing support for students who struggle. The students I work with have IEPs or 504s and require accommodations such as alternate location, read aloud, more time, and reduced choices. I often take a small group of students to another classroom and review the lesson or read a test or quiz. As of now, I work with high school English students and Jr. High math students. While my focus is students who fall under the category of special education, I make myself available to all students who have questions and need help.
Master Tutor and In-Class Tutor. Heartland Community College. Normal, IL August 1998- May 2000. I assisted students with writing assignments across all disciplines, acted as a liaison between student and instructor, and provided in class support to the instructor and students.
Developmental Writing Instructor—Adjunct. Heartland Community College. Normal, IL 1999-2001.
I taught several classes at the developmental writing level. We focused on the development of critical and analytic thinking and writing by using class discussion, peer review workshops, and revision.
Supplemental Instructor Coordinator. University of Missouri—St. Louis. St. Louis, MO August-Dec. 2006.
I was responsible for placing and training of supplemental instructors (tutors), assisting them in planning and leading study sessions. I also encouraged professors of all disciplines to use the service.
Developmental Writing Instructor—Adjunct. St. Charles Community College, St. Charles, MO. January 2006-Dec 2007.
I taught several classes at the developmental writing level. We focused on the development of critical and analytic thinking and writing by using class discussion, peer review workshops, and revision.
English 101 Revision Committee. University of Missouri—St. Louis. St. Louis, MO. January 2007-May 2007. I observed my fellow graduate students in their classrooms and wrote my observations. We met regularly to discuss our goals and our pedagogical practices.
Graduate Assistant to the Writing Program Coordinator. University of Missouri—St. Louis, St. Louis, MO. Jan-July 2008.
I compiled and analyzed data to develop additional classes to meet the needs of students more effectively and to encourage enrollment from a broader spectrum of academic disciplines.
Business Background
Receptionist. MARIS—Mid America Regional Information Systems. Des Peres, MO. May 2002-Aug 2006.
I answered and directed phone calls, received and processed payments. I was responsible for creating correspondence using MS Word, and acquired proficiency using MS Access and MS Excel. Additionally, I maintained filing systems and office supplies.
Bank Teller. Bank of Gibson City, Gibson City, IL. Aug2017-March 2020.
I processed customer transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, transfer of funds, and loan payments. Additionally, I directed customers, either in person or on the phone, to the appropriate departments, i.e. bookkeeping, loan processing, or online banking.
Stay at Home Mom. Olivia and Charlie, Saybrook, IL. 2008-Aug 2017.
Olivia is now a freshman in high school, and Charlie is in the sixth grade.going into sixth grade, Both attend Ridgeview Jr/Sr High School in Colfax, IL. Before they both started school full time, I was so lucky to be able to spend so time with them and be their first teacher.
Community Involvement
Ridgeview Education Foundation. Public Relations. 2016-Present. As a board member, I review grants written by teachers to enhance the learning experiences for their students. We also have a couple of fund raising events throughout the year to make awarding these grants possible.
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