Amy Berman
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Studied at Relay Graduate School of Education
Works at Convent of the Sacred Heart, 91st Street
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Amy's Offerings
Custom hourly · $95/hr
Get help with Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, and .
Amy also coaches for AP Exams and Career Coaching. View all.
Amy’s K-12 Teaching Qualifications
Experience level: Associate
Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in education, I have dedicated my career to empowering students and educators alike. As a seasoned history and social sciences teacher, I've developed and piloted innovative courses and served as an instructional coach, guiding teachers in developing and delivering strong lessons. My role as a Learning Specialist and AP History Tutor has allowed me to support diverse learners, ensuring they achieve their academic goals. Having coached numerous individuals, I am passionate about helping educators enhance their teaching strategies and students excel in their studies. Let's connect to discuss how I can support your educational journey!
Amy can help with:
Classroom Management
Curriculum Development
Lesson Planning
Resume Review
Skill Building
Special Education
Student Assessment
Amy also coaches for AP Exams and Career Coaching. View all.
Work Experience
History and Social Sciences Teacher
Convent of the Sacred Heart, 91st Street
August 2021 - Present
- Upper school teacher of history and social sciences - Developed and piloting 9th grade course introducing social sciences - Advisor for Class of 2029 - Chair, Jewish Affinity Space - Capstone advisor in politics and policy - Member of AI Taskforce - Member of One School Taskforce Lesson Planning, Secondary Education and +3 skills
World History Teacher
Poly Prep Country Day School
February 2021 - May 2021
Leave replacement teacher for four sections of global history (9th and 10th) Lesson Planning, Social Studies and +1 skill
History Teacher
Achievement First
June 2019 - February 2021
- Lead teacher for UPHS’s first non-AP U.S. History course - AP World History: Modern co-teacher - Instructional coach for 9th grade Foundations of History and AP U.S. History teachers - History content lead - Led student advisories in 9th and 11th grades Lesson Planning, Social Studies and +2 skills
Learning Specialist
Achievement First
June 2019 - June 2020
- Provided integrated co-teaching for World History (9), AP World History (10), AP U.S. History (11) - Developed and taught weekly intervention lessons for 90 9th graders to review major Foundations of History concepts; provided direct instruction on independent study strategies supported by cognitive science - Assisted with IEP compliance work for students with special needs Lesson Planning and Social Studies
AP History Tutor
Wyzant
May 2017 - Present
Over 600 hours of AP History prep for students across the United States
Middle School History Teacher
Achievement First
July 2013 - June 2019
- Taught 6th grade World History (2013-2017) and 8th grade American History (2017-2019) - Earned Distinguished Teacher status (2018) for demonstrating multiple years of strong student achievement and growth, observations of high-quality instruction and planning, and positive feedback from peers, leaders, families and students - Founder/coach of school’s first Quiz Bowl team. Helped facilitate question-writing for tournaments. - Wrote inquiry-based curriculum aligned to pre-AP World History framework for middle school, participated in AP World History training (2015), and facilitated cohort of 6th grade history teachers at professional days of practice (2014-2017) Lesson Planning and Social Studies
Senior Policy Advisor
U.S. House of Representatives
February 2009 - June 2013
Senior policy advisor for education and labor. Issue portfolio also included disability, juvenile justice, affordable housing and diseases.
Legislative Assistant
U.S. House of Representatives
March 2006 - February 2009
Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
Master of Arts, Teaching
2013 - 2015
George Washington University
Master of Public Policy, Social Policy
2007 - 2010
University of Wisconsin - Madison
BS, Zoology, Political Science
2001 - 2005
Activities and societies: University of Wisconsin Sailing Team, Hoofer Sailing Club, UW Hillel, Students for Wesley Clark, College Democrats