1. Amy L. Beecher
6517 Lipscomb Drive Wilmington, NC 28412
amybeecher@ec.rr.com 910-547-7800
Sixth Grade National Board Certified Teacher in Mathematics
Motivated leader and reflective practitioner committed to equity, global awareness, and academic
success for every learner.
Developer of engaging, interactive, high-quality lessons which challenge and address the needs of
each level and each style of learner, with a thorough knowledge of course content. Uses concrete
materials to foster understandings of abstract concepts. Focuses on maximizing academic time,
developing critical thinking skills, and maintaining high standards.
Fosters collaboration in a positive learning environment with clear, consistent, modeled expectations.
Passionate supporter of instruction through technology to engage learners’ interest while providing
efficient, smooth transitioning from prior knowledge to new concepts.
Professional, collaborative relationships with learners, colleagues, and parents through open
communication and multiple media.
Data collector through formative and summative assessments for reflection leading to differentiation,
extension, and remediation.
Education & Certification
Master of Education Degree (2013) Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Elementary Education University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
National Board Certification (2010)
Early Adolescent Mathematics
State of North Carolina Teaching License (2002)
Elementary Education (K-6); Middle Grades Mathematics (6-9); Middle Grades Social Studies (6-9)
18 Graduate Credits (1999)
Area of Study: School Psychology & Psychodiagnostics Towson University
Towson, MD
State of Maryland Teaching License (1995)
Elementary & Middle Education (1-8)
Bachelor of Arts (1995)
Major: Psychology & Elementary Education University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
“Ms. Beecher’s classroom is well managed,sets high expectations for learning,and provides for age-
appropriate social interaction among the students. I have been pleasantly surprised with Ms. Beecher’s ability
to cover the county curriculum while making the contentmeaningful to young children with many hands-on
activities and projects. Her professional skills are enhanced by her excellentcommunication with parents
through notes, calls, conferences,and her interactive website. As parents, we always felt well informed and
welcomed in the classroom.”
-Mr. RobertFox, parent; & Mrs. Lenora Fox, parent & Reading Specialist
2.
3. Teaching Experiences
Murray Middle School (Wilmington, North Carolina) February 2003 – present
School Improvement Team Chairperson, Math Book Copyrighted 2012, National Board Certified
Teacher in Early Adolescent Mathematics, Sixth Grade Mathematics & Science Teacher, Grade
Level Chairperson (7 years), Member of School Leadership Team, NCCAT Alumni Participant,
Winner of Best Teacher Web Site from North Carolina Association for Education Communications
and Technology (NCAECT), Piloted the Formative Assessment Program ClassScapes, Smart
Board Presentation Assistant at NCAECT, Sixth Grade Math Counts Club Coordinator, Math
Counts Competition Assistant, Focused Intervention Provider, Hosted Field Placement Students
from UNCW & Hosted Teacher Cadets from Ashley HS, Teacher of the Month, Nominated for
Teacher of the Year, Nominated for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math & Science
Teaching (PAEMST)
Tracey’s Elementary School (Annapolis, Maryland) 1996 – February 2003
Second Grade Teacher, Grade Level Chair, Webmaster of School, Technology Committee Chair,
Faculty Council Chair, School Improvement Team Member, Gifted and Talented Research Team
Member, Enrichment Class Designer and Teacher
Howard County Public Schools (Columbia, Maryland) 1995-1996
Substitute Teacher of kindergarten through eighth grade, special education, & aig classes
Youth Enrichment Program (Columbia, Maryland) 1995-1996
Elementary School Tutor of fourth grade student with learning disabilities
Recent Career Development
Classroom Instruction that Works 2006-2011
Senteo & the Classroom 2008-2011
Using Manipulatives to Enhance Mathematical Understanding 2008
Formative/ Summative Assessment Training 2008
K-8 Summer Math Academy July 2009
Improving Vertical Alignment 2010
Differentiated Instruction 2010-2011
NCCAT: Sea, Sand, Human Hands October 10-15, 2010
Achieved NBCT December 2010
Completed Partnership Orientation Training through UNCW November 2011
NHCS Credentials for Academically and Intellectually Gifted June 2012
Copyrighted Math Book for Common Core Standards July 2012
Journal Article [in edit process for potential publication] July 2012
Master’s Degree in Education, Summa Cum Laude May 2013
Citations for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Awarded from the following in 1991: Governor William Donald Schaefer, Mayor Kurt
Schmoke, Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Senator Clarence Blount, Congressman
Benjamin Cardin, City Council Mary Pat Clarke
4. References
References
from Murray
Middle
School
Patrick McCarty
Principal
Phone: 910-790-2363 x102
Email: patrick.mccarty@nhcs.net
Deanna Leake, NBCT
Assistant Principal
Phone: 910-790-2363 x410
Email: deanna.leake@nhcs.net
Cyndy Bliss
Assistant Principal
Phone: 910-790-2363 x120
Email: cyndy.bliss@nhcs.net
References
from UNCW
Graduate
School
Amy R. Taylor, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Undergraduate Program Coordinator for Elementary Education
Phone: 910-962-2673
Email: taylorar@uncw.edu
Kathleen Schlichting, Ph.D.
Elementary Education Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Elementary, Middle Level & Literacy Education
Phone: 910-962-7786
Email: schlichtingk@uncw.edu
William L. Sterrett, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Graduate Department of Educational Leadership
Phone: 910-962-7995
Email: sterrettw@uncw.edu
