Amy

Doheny
Fairfax County, VA LinkedIn 203-974-9730 ard5411@gmail.com
11015 Becontree Lake Drive Apartment 210, Reston, VA 20190 (until 6/2021)
CAREER OBJECTIVE

Equity-focused teacher with 4 years of professional experience in classrooms of up to 24
students, including those receiving special education and ESOL services. Dedicated to
culturally responsive teaching and engaging student-centered learning, such as project-
based learning. Seeking a full-time teaching position in a K-4 elementary school classroom.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Second Grade Teacher
Westgate Elementary School, Falls Church, VA
August 2017 – Present
§ Collaborated with team members to develop and utilize daily lesson plans,
instructional strategies, and assessments in line with Virginia Standards of Learning
§ Collected frequent and relevant data to monitor progress and inform instruction
§ Implemented individualized behavior and academic intervention plans for students
§ Created and maintained positive relationships with parents and families
§ Served as second-grade team lead for 3 years

Private Tutor for Students in Grades 1-6
Fairfax County, VA
October 2017 – June 2019
§ Planned individualized instruction for diverse student needs across content areas
§ Provided instructional support, enrichment, and standardized test preparation

Student Teaching in the Penn State Professional Development School (PDS)
Lemont Elementary School, State College, PA
August 2016 – June 2017

EDUCATION

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
▪ Master of Curriculum and Instruction degree candidate
▪ Expected graduation in May 2021
▪ Concentration in Literacy
▪ Cumulative GPA: 4.00

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
▪ B.S. in Childhood and Early Adolescent Education (PK-4)
▪ Graduated May 2017
▪ Minors: Special Education, Human Development (HDFS), Deafness/Hearing Studies
▪ Cumulative GPA: 3.86
 Amy Doheny
Fairfax County, VA LinkedIn 203-974-9730 ard5411@gmail.com
11015 Becontree Lake Drive Apartment 210, Reston, VA 20190

LEADERSHIP

2nd Grade Team Lead
Westgate Elementary School, Falls Church, VA
August 2018 – Present
§ Led Collaborative Learning Team Meetings twice weekly
§ Created agendas that included goals, processes, and resources for each meeting
§ Participated in school-wide data discussions
§ Attended professional development and communicated learning with team

Science Lead Teacher
Westgate Elementary School, Falls Church, VA
August 2020 – Present
§ Communicated information and resources from district science office to school staff
§ Ordered replenishment materials required for science units in each grade level

Technology Committee Member
Westgate Elementary School, Falls Church, VA
August 2019 – June 2020
§ Developed staff survey regarding technology abilities and needs of students
§ Created instructional technology videos for teachers to use with students

Teaching Elementary Science Leadership Academy (TESLA) Membership
August 2013 – May 2017
▪ Engaged in meetings and volunteer opportunities focused on teaching science
▪ Collaborated with Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania to get hands-on
experience teaching science in formal and informal teaching environments

Family Relations Executive Chair for Tri-STATE, fundraising for Penn State’s Dance Marathon
April 2014 – April 2017
▪ Fundraised for pediatric cancer, specifically for the Four Diamonds Fund
▪ Communicated with two Four Diamonds families and scheduled events with them

CERTIFICATIONS

Pennsylvania Teaching Certification, Instructional I Grades PreK-4

Virginia Teaching Certification, Grades PreK-6