I am an innovative educator passionate about writing, research, and developing engaging curricula to foster student involvement in both traditional and online settings. I have a strong background in STEM education and enjoy leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. I am committed to building collaborative relationships and creating high quality publications. Throughout my career, I've held a variety of teaching roles, facilitated curriculum development, and led initiatives that motivate students through technology and experiential learning. I enjoy working closely with teams to analyze data, create engaging pieces, and making sure publications are impactful.

Amy Woods

I am an innovative educator passionate about writing, research, and developing engaging curricula to foster student involvement in both traditional and online settings. I have a strong background in STEM education and enjoy leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. I am committed to building collaborative relationships and creating high quality publications. Throughout my career, I've held a variety of teaching roles, facilitated curriculum development, and led initiatives that motivate students through technology and experiential learning. I enjoy working closely with teams to analyze data, create engaging pieces, and making sure publications are impactful.

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I am an innovative educator passionate about writing, research, and developing engaging curricula to foster student involvement in both traditional and online settings. I have a strong background in STEM education and enjoy leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. I am committed to building collaborative relationships and creating high quality publications.

Throughout my career, I’ve held a variety of teaching roles, facilitated curriculum development, and led initiatives that motivate students through technology and experiential learning. I enjoy working closely with teams to analyze data, create engaging pieces, and making sure publications are impactful.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

5th Grade ELA, Science, & Social Studies Teacher at Reach Cyber Charter School
January 1, 2020 - Present
Serve as a key member of the Science Curriculum team and co-lead 5th Grade Science and Social Studies. Lead benchmark assessments and integrate STEELS standards by creating new modules and cross-curricular projects to boost engagement and learning outcomes. Facilitate collaboration with teaching teams and Special Education leads to accommodate IEP students. Inspire students through innovative technology and experiential learning while building strong relationships with parents and staff. Implement reward programs and attend professional development regularly. Proctor in-person standardized testing and foster lifelong learning skills for students transitioning to higher education.
Level Two And Three English Teacher at VIPKid
December 31, 2020 - July 16, 2025
Conducted online English lessons for students in China, utilizing props and providing immediate feedback to improve learning. Facilitated communication between parents and students to support educational goals.
Fourth-Eighth Science And Social Studies Teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
December 31, 2020 - July 16, 2025
Served as Science coordinator and STEM/Envirothon Club coordinator. Developed and led interdisciplinary projects, student council roles, and environmental education initiatives including the campus-wide watershed management plan. Participated as a student leadership mentor and advisor for science fairs and competitions. Assisted teachers with online teaching platforms and taught during the Covid-19 transition.
Fifth-Sixth ELA, Religion, And Science Teacher at ABVM Catholic School
December 31, 2011 - July 16, 2025
Provided individualized instruction and maintained accurate records for student progress. Collaborated with teachers on interdisciplinary activities and promoted a positive learning environment. Created and led IEP meetings and attended faculty meetings as requested.
Long-Term Fifth And Sixth Learning Support Substitute at Spring Grove Area School District
December 31, 2009 - July 16, 2025
Provided substitute instruction according to lesson plans and classroom management instructions. Participated in professional development and was requested based on excellent referrals.
K-12 Mainstream And Special Education Guest Teacher at Capital Area and Lincoln Intermediate Units
December 31, 2007 - July 16, 2025
Provided substitute teaching across K-12 including special education, used data-driven techniques for feedback, assessed student performance, and collaborated on interdisciplinary activities.
2006 Summer Migrant Education Program Second Grade Teacher at Lincoln Intermediate Unit # 12
August 31, 2006 - July 16, 2025
Provided instruction and feedback during the summer migrant program and conducted in-person family visits along with collaborative planning of activities and field trips.
Assistant Marine Mammal Trainer at Hersheypark Aquatheatre
December 31, 2005 - July 16, 2025
Conducted live show presentations, volunteer training, daily husbandry, medical care, and testing for marine mammals.
Keeper II: Domestic Cats, Exotic Felids, African Wildcats at Audubon Institute Center for Research of Endangered Species
December 31, 2004 - July 16, 2025
Performed husbandry, veterinary care, enrichment activities, and presented Ambassador Cats in an educational program.
Tour Guide at Mule Train Beach Tours
August 31, 2002 - July 16, 2025
Conducted tours emphasizing ecological significance and managed loading, driving, and maintenance of trucks and trailers.
5th Grade ELA, Science, & Social Studies Teacher at Reach Cyber Charter School
January 1, 2020 - Present
Teaching 5th grade English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Serving as Science Curriculum Team Member since 2021 and Co-Lead for 5th Grade Social Studies. Leading 5th Science Mastery Connect Benchmark and integration of STEELS standards through new module creation. Designing cross-curricular projects to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Collaborating with special education leads to develop curriculum modifications for IEP students and contributing to IEP and 504 meetings. Inspiring students with technology, experiential experiments, and exploration-based activities. Facilitating parent-student meetings, implementing student motivation reward programs, and delivering tailored instruction to struggling students. Attending weekly professional development and proctoring PSSA testing.
Level Two And Three English Teacher at VIPKid
December 31, 2020 - July 16, 2025
Conducted part-time English lessons for students in China via an online platform. Utilized props and provided immediate feedback to enhance learning experiences. Facilitated communication between parents and students to support educational goals.
Fourth-Eighth Science And Social Studies Teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
December 31, 2020 - July 16, 2025
Served as Science coordinator and STEM and Envirothon Club Coordinator. Co-chaired Student Council and Stand for the Silent. Created and implemented a campus-wide watershed management plan with multiple stakeholders. Participated in environmental education programs. Advised students for science and engineering fairs. Organized building-wide science and engineering symposiums and contributed to the diocesan science curriculum committee. Assisted in training teachers on online platforms and Google Classroom. Successfully taught, graded, and supported students through distance learning and virtual competitions during the COVID-19 pandemic transition.
Fifth-Sixth ELA, Religion, And Science Teacher at ABVM Catholic School
December 31, 2011 - July 16, 2025
Provided individualized instruction to struggling students, maintained attendance, grades, and behavior records. Collaborated with teachers to plan interdisciplinary activities and projects. Fostered a positive learning environment and created IEPs. Led IEP meetings and monitored progress. Provided feedback on student work and attended faculty meetings as requested.
Long-Term Fifth And Sixth Learning Support Substitute at Spring Grove Area School District
December 31, 2009 - July 16, 2025
Provided instruction in place of absent teachers according to lesson plans. Participated in professional development programs and was requested based on excellent referrals and performance.
K-12 Mainstream And Special Education Guest Teacher at Capital Area and Lincoln Intermediate Units
December 31, 2007 - July 16, 2025
Provided substitute instruction following lesson plans and classroom management guidelines. Participated in professional development and provided student progress feedback using data-driven instruction techniques. Assessed student performance and collaborated on interdisciplinary activities and field trips.
2006 Summer Migrant Education Program Second Grade Teacher at Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12
August 31, 2006 - July 16, 2025
Provided feedback on student progress with formal and informal assessments. Gave in-person updates to families through home visits. Collaborated on developing interdisciplinary activities and field trips.
Assistant Marine Mammal Trainer at Hersheypark Aquatheatre
December 31, 2005 - July 16, 2025
Performed daily husbandry, medical, and testing duties for Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins and California Sea Lions. Conducted live show presentations and trained volunteers.
Keeper II: Domestic Cats, Exotic Felids, African Wildcats at Audubon Institute Center for Research of Endangered Species
December 31, 2004 - July 16, 2025
Performed husbandry and veterinary follow-up care. Trained and presented Ambassador Cats in the Cat Ambassador Program.
Tour Guide at Mule Train Beach Tours
August 31, 2002 - July 16, 2025
Conducted tours highlighting ecological significance on Cape Lookout National Seashore. Responsible for loading, driving, and maintaining trucks and trailers.
5th Grade ELA, Science, & Social Studies Teacher at Reach Cyber Charter School
January 1, 2020 - Present
Served as Science Curriculum Team Member and 5th Grade Co-Lead for Science and Social Studies. Led integration of STEELS standards, designed cross-curricular projects, finalized Canvas courses, assisted team members with technology, collaborated with special education leads for IEP modifications, compiled and assessed student data, facilitated parent-student meetings, and implemented reward programs to motivate students. Delivered tailored instruction to struggling students and encouraged critical thinking through open-ended questions and group work. Attended professional development and proctored in-person testing. Collaborated with other teachers to build complementary educational frameworks.
Level Two And Three English Teacher at VIPKid
December 31, 2020 - July 16, 2025
Conducted English lessons for students in China through an online platform part-time. Utilized props and provided immediate feedback to enhance learning experiences. Facilitated communication between parents and students to support educational goals.
Fourth-Eighth Science And Social Studies Teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
December 31, 2020 - July 16, 2025
Served as science coordinator, STEM and Envirothon Club coordinator, and participated in environmental education programs and leadership mentoring. Designed a campus-wide watershed management plan and advised students for science fairs. Assisted in training teachers on online platforms and Google Classroom. Successfully taught, graded, and assisted students during Covid-19 transition to virtual learning.
Fifth-Sixth ELA, Religion, And Science Teacher at ABVM Catholic School
December 31, 2011 - July 16, 2025
Provided individualized instruction for struggling students, maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and behavior, collaborated with teachers to plan interdisciplinary activities, created IEPs and led IEP meetings, monitored student progress, provided feedback, and attended faculty meetings.
Long-Term Fifth And Sixth Learning Support Substitute at Spring Grove Area School District
December 31, 2009 - July 16, 2025
Provided instruction in place of absent teachers following lesson plans and classroom management instructions. Participated in professional development programs. Trusted substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and performance.
K-12 Mainstream And Special Education Guest Teacher at Capital Area and Lincoln Intermediate Units
December 31, 2007 - July 16, 2025
Provided feedback on student progress using data-driven instruction, assessed student performance through formal and informal assessments, gave in-person updates to families via home visits, and collaborated on interdisciplinary activities and field trips.
2006 Summer Migrant Education Program Second Grade Teacher at Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12
August 31, 2006 - July 16, 2025
Provided feedback on student progress through data-driven techniques, assessed performance with formal/informal assessments, gave in-person family updates, and collaborated on interdisciplinary activities.
Assistant Marine Mammal Trainer at Hersheypark Aquatheatre
December 31, 2005 - July 16, 2025
Performed live show presentations and volunteer training. Performed daily husbandry, medical care, and testing duties for Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins and California Sea Lions.
Keeper II: Domestic Cats, Exotic Felids, African Wildcats at Audubon Institute Center for Research of Endangered Species
December 31, 2004 - July 16, 2025
Performed husbandry, follow-up veterinary care, enrichment activities, and presented Ambassador Cats in the Cat Ambassador Program.
Tour Guide at Mule Train Beach Tours
August 31, 2002 - July 16, 2025
Conducted tours on Cape Lookout National Seashore highlighting ecological significance and was responsible for loading, driving, and maintaining trucks and trailers.

Education

Master of Education at Temple University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor of Science at University of Pittsburgh
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002
Master of Education at Temple University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor of Science at University of Pittsburgh
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002
Master of Education at Temple University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor of Science at University of Pittsburgh
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002

Qualifications

Pennsylvania Level I Certificate: Elementary Education
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Pennsylvania Level I Certificate: Middle Level Science
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Pennsylvania Level II Certificate: Elementary Education K-6
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Pennsylvania Level II Certificate: Mid-Level Science 6-9
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Pennsylvania Level I Certificate: Elementary Education Middle Level Science
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Pennsylvania Level II Certificate: Elementary Education K-6 Mid-Level Science 6-9
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Life Sciences

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