4/22/2019 Resume: Amber Fox - Google Docs

Amber Fox 
 
1980 East Siggard Drive|Salt Lake City, UT 84106|801-718-0170|abcngfox@gmail.com 
 

Intent 
Ambitious educator committed to academic and behavioral excellence in the classroom, 
seeks full time teaching position in a culturally diverse community school. Offers innovative, 
real world approaches to teaching the Utah Common Core and beyond.
 
Skills 
 
ESL Endorsement 2019  Instructional Best Practices 
   
Culturally Diverse Curriculum  Effective Classroom Management 
   
WIDA Certified 2018  Positive Classroom Community  

Next Steps and Higher Steps Certified 2018  Creative Lesson Planning 

 
 
Education 
 
University of Utah |Salt Lake City, UT |May 2019 
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education 
Graduating with Honors 
Dean's List 
Salt Lake Community College |Taylorsville, UT|December 2016 
Associate of Science 
Graduated with High Honors 
Dean's List 
ESL Endorsement 
University of Utah | Salt Lake City|August 2019 
 
 
Experience 
 
5th Grade Student Teacher 
Emerson Elementary School –Summer Pelton|September 2018 - Current 
Planned curriculum using a variety of learning modalities in all core subjects, provided whole 
group and small group instruction, implemented classroom management strategies, collected 
student data and adjusted teaching methods based on data, facilitated class meetings to 
promote social and emotional well being within the classroom community, integrated the arts 
into core subjects, attended PLC and faculty meetings, collaborated with school counselors to 
create and monitor contracts for students in need of academic and behavioral supports, 
established relationships with parents and caregivers.  

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After School Science Program Team Member 

Utah Refugee Education & Training Center – Joseph Genda|February 2018 - May 2018 
Planned and implemented 5E Model science instruction and hands on labs within a diverse 
community of refugee students ages 5-12.  
Higher Steps Tutor 
Guadalupe School –Jaymie Orr|February 2018 - May 2018 
Planned and implemented Higher Steps reading instruction, support, and assessment for 5th 
grade student twice per week. 
Arts Integration Teacher 
Whittier Elementary School – Brooke Lee|February 2018 - May 2018 
Integrated visual arts, theater, music, and dance into science core curriculum. 
Next Steps Tutor 
Salt Lake Arts Academy – Amy Conn|September 2017 - January 2018 
Planned and implemented Next Steps reading instruction, support, and assessment for 4th 
grade student twice per week. 
ESL Reading Tutor 
Morningside Elementary – Christie Oaks-Ricks|February 2016 - May 2016 
Provided one-on-one reading instruction, support, and assessment for 2nd grade ESL student 
twice per week.  
Long Term Substitute 
Morningside Elementary –Leslie Chatelain|February 2013 - June 2013 
Co-taught 6th grade class, provided math and language arts instruction, provided 
one-on-one math interventions for students requiring additional support, maintained classroom 
procedures and expectations. 
Substitute Teacher 
Morningside Elementary School – Lisa Turner|September 2011 - June 2013 
Established a reputation as a trusted and skilled substitute teacher in K-6 classrooms, 
maintained site teachers' academic and behavioral expectations for students in their 
absence. 
Pre Kindergarten And Kindergarten Teacher 
Montessori Child Discovery Center –July Miller|September 1992 - June 1994 
Planned and implemented instruction using the Montessori Method through Practical Life, 
Sensorial, Math, Language, and Culture learning activities. 

Mission 
I create and maintain well-established classroom procedures and clearly defined 
expectations for students without compromising learning time. I use multidisciplinary, cross 
curricular instruction through a variety of learning modalities to maximize coverage of the Utah 
Common Core. I am well prepared each day with curriculum that is research based, 
innovative, and purposeful. I am a lifelong learner that brings contemporary, real world 
content into the classroom to increase students' engagement in the world around them. I 
integrate the arts into core subjects to help students meet learning objectives in more creative 
and meaningful ways. I create a safe and positive learning environment in which each 
student is an integral part of a classroom community. I foster social and emotional growth and 
development and ensure each student feels loved and valued as a human being. I build 
community relationships and provide opportunities for civic engagement. I am ambitious and 
collaborative, helping to bring new resources, ideas, and perspectives into the classroom. I 
recognize each student comes into the classroom with a unique set of strengths and 
challenges and work diligently to help them set and reach goals, and overcome obstacles. 
 

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