Amy Ast

Dedicated and passionate teacher with over 30 years of experience in creating dynamic learning environments for students. Skilled in developing and implementing customized lesson plans to meet diverse student needs. Demonstrated ability to instruct grades 6-12, students with IEPs or 504s, those in Advanced Placement or honors courses. Adept at working with struggling readers and writers, at-risk students, those in juvenile detention, as well as learners from linguistically diverse homes. Possess a strong ability to foster positive classroom atmospheres that encourage active participation and academic growth. Known for maintaining open communication with parents and colleagues to ensure student success. Seeking to utilize my talents and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on students' lives.

• Created independent reading program, Johnson County Juvenile Detention Center (JDC)
• Gilder Lehrman Teaching Seminar Fellowship in History (2013 and 2014, Amherst College and Stanford University)