Amber Eaton
Mesa
Summary
Experienced educator with a proven track record at Mesa Unified School District. Skilled in curriculum implementation and fostering collaborative learning environments. Enhanced ELL student performance through innovative technology strategies and personalized instruction. Strong communicator dedicated to building relationships with colleagues and parents, ensuring student success in diverse classrooms.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA and ELD Junior High Teacher
Mesa Unified School District
08.2014 - Current
- Collaborated in teams (subject and grade level) to develop engaging lesson plans to address multiple levels of content proficiency
- Lead the implementation of creating a unified Canvas course for the 8th-grade curriculum when the district
- Created engaging lessons, projects, and assessments in multiple formats
- Initiated the use of many online and technology-based interventions and strategies while developing guidelines and policies (Kahoot, Edpuzzle, Gemini, iLit, IXL, No Red Ink)
- Collaborated with different content teachers to ensure support for ELL students across the school, with concrete goals and examples
- Improved AZELLA scores when the district moved from the ILIP model to the ELD pull-out model
- Implemented two different curriculums from the district in the last five years, tailoring assignments and assessments to address the varying needs of each year's group of students
- Utilized classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment (i.e., Kagan, Striebe)
- Analyzed student data to identify learning gaps, and adjust instructional strategies accordingly
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication, helping with extracurricular activities, participating in and leading breakout sessions for professional development, and serving on committees for various meetings across campus
- Attended professional development, both in person and online, to improve teaching strategies, classroom management, state testing regulations, academic interventions, and community outreach
Online History Teacher (MDLP) for Summer School
Mesa Unified School District
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Implemented asynchronous lesson plans set forth by the district
- Monitored students' progress through the course
- Evaluated students' understanding of content through essays, projects and tests
- Communicated frequently with students with both content feedback and check ins for progressing through the course to meet various deadlines
- Maintained and updated grades to meet multiple deadlines
- Provided supplemental materials for lessons when students struggled to achieve proficiency
US/World History Middle School Teacher (sub)
North Valley Military Institute
02.2014 - 04.2014
- Implemented detailed lesson plans left by teacher
- Assessed student progress and adjusted instructional methods accordingly
- Collaborated and communicated with parents and staff to support diverse student needs and goals
- Maintained gradebook and behavioral logs and contributed to IEP/504
Education
Teaching Credential - Secondary Education
California State University, Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA06-2013
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2005
Skills
- Teaching credential endorsements: ESL, English, Social Studies, middle school science, high school biology
- Curriculum implementation
- Group instruction
- Project-based learning
- Classroom technology
- Cooperative learning experience
- Faculty collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
Online History Teacher (MDLP) for Summer School
Mesa Unified School District
05.2020 - 08.2020
ELA and ELD Junior High Teacher
Mesa Unified School District
08.2014 - Current
US/World History Middle School Teacher (sub)
North Valley Military Institute
02.2014 - 04.2014
Teaching Credential - Secondary Education
California State University, Channel Islands
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University of Los Angeles