About Amy O.
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ESL Teacher
Jan, 2018 - PresentVIPKid International
-Teach English effectively using TPR and props -Teach English to achieve academics in all subject areas -Teach students to become effective self-advocates in English -Teach students to use effective learning strategies -Help students with cultural elements of the English speaking classroom -Demonstrate how to listen effectively in English -Evaluate student's English comprehension and listening strategies, model more sophisticated strategies as students skills progress -Teach students to check for understanding by retelling a story or text in English and in their first language -Teach students to ask meaningful questions about the story in English -Teach children to read English with both fluency and comprehension -Help students produce a variety of texts and media texts in English
Special Education Teacher/Substitute
Oct, 2016 - PresentWCPSS
-Assisting in following IEP and behavior goals -Participating in IEP meetings as needed -Providing engaging learning opportunities for students so that learning is a success -Encouraging students to meet educational goals through positive reinforcement -Supervise and assist students with daily assignments -Assisting in toileting and medication procedures as needed -Adjusting curriculum for individuals as needed to suit their individual goals
Teacher
Sep, 2014 - May, 2016Little Pros Learning Academy & Kiddie Academy
-Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play -Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills -Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. -Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists. -Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
Education
Psychology
Aug, 2004 - Jul, 2008William Peace University & NCSU
Psychology and Child Developmental Psychology
Aug, 2008 - Aug, 2010Ashford University
Certifications
Voice of VIPKid
Aug, 2018VIPKid
TESOL Foundational
Dec, 2018TESOL International Association
TESOL Advanced
Dec, 2018TESOL International Association
Awards
VIPKid Standout
Apr, 2019VIPKid International
VIPKid 5 Apple Pro
Jan, 2020VIPKid International
Affiliations
TESOL International Association
Dec, 2018TESOL International Association’s mission is to advance professional expertise in English language teaching and learning for speakers of other languages worldwide.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
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