1. AMY NIXON
239 Maple Ridge Drive, Canonsburg, Pa 15317
Cell: 412-715-6045
nixonamy3@gmail.com
Dedicated educator that promotes a higher-level thinking, interdisciplinary connections, and real world applications using
differentiated strategies relying on modern technology practices. Also creating an atmosphere that is stimulating to
encourage all students.
Teaching certification with masters certificate in
Mid-Level Education
Concentration in Language Art
Skilled with Animoto and Prezi
Experience with emotional and life skills children
IEPs knowledge
Curriculum development
Critical thinker
Successful completion of Credential of Competency for Special Education Para Educators
Curriculum development with Language Arts
Successful completion of Handle with Care Training
Worked with over 20 special education students, grades K through 6, for 5 years.
09/2009 to Current
NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Pittsburgh , Pa
Paraprofessional
Alleviated numerous teacher's workload by assessing students fluency, adapting tests, and working one-on-one
with students
Tutored children individually or in groups to reinforce concepts presented by teachers in all academic subjects
Supervised children's lunch and recess (indoor/outdoor) as well as doing extra duties
Appreciated by teachers
Provided teachers with feedback on children's social, academic, and physical assessments
Enforced school rules and regulations
Monitored children's attentiveness/reaction to lesson plans and alert teachers
Managed students to facilitate teacher's classroom schedule
Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive,
unproductive patterns with positive behaviors/rewards
01/2015 to 03/2015
NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Pittsburgh, Pa
Long Term Teaching Assistant
Managed classrooms of 20 to 25 students during the absence of assigned teachers
Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations
Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved
Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction
Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback
Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics
Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
SUMMARY
HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
EXPERIENCE

2. Employed a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently
Quickly became a "first-to-call" for any unfilled duties through the building
09/2014 to 12/2014
NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Pittsburgh , Pa
Student Teacher
Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson planning, and instructional
materials used in diverse subjects
Developed innovative approaches that were repeatedly held up as the model standard for meeting district goals in
areas including technology, integration across curriculum, and experimental learning
Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning difficulties and emotional needs within a
mainstreamed, inclusive classroom
Actively served on a variety of task forces focused on curriculum development, bus management, and school
safety
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators/staff
Actively contributed at parent teacher conferences
Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests
Encouraged students to explore issues in their lives and in the world around them
06/2009 to 07/2010
NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Pittsburgh , Pa
Paraprofessional- Extended Year Program
Worked 1 on 1 with severely autistic children
Reinforced materials that were taught during the previous school year in Math and Reading
Assisted in maintaining and improving children's fine motor skills by cutting, coloring, and moving through the
sensory and kitchen centers
Assisted in maintaining and improving children's social skills in small and large group scenarios through
interactive games
Assisted teachers with administrative work that needed to be prepared for daily activities, including curriculum
development dictated by the students' Individual Education Plan
2014MASTER OF ARTS: MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION CONCENTRATION IN LANGUAGE ARTS
Duquesne University , Pittsburgh, PA
3.6 GPA
2008BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: SPORTS MANAGEMENT
California University of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Pa
Member of Sports Management Club
EDUCATION