Amber Bernard

IBEN Workshop Leader at International Baccalaureate
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(386) 825-5501
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

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Credentials

  • English as a Second Language (EC-12)
    Texas Education Agency
    Aug, 2008
    - Oct, 2024
  • Generalist (4-8)
    Texas Education Agency
    Aug, 2008
    - Oct, 2024
  • Generalist (EC-4)
    Texas Education Agency
    Aug, 2008
    - Oct, 2024
  • Gifted and Talented (EC-12)
    Texas Education Agency
    Aug, 2008
    - Oct, 2024
  • Special Education (EC-12)
    Texas Education Agency
    Aug, 2008
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • International Baccalaureate
    • IBEN Workshop Leader
      • Aug 2023 - Present

  • Westlake Academy
    • Westlake, TX
    • IB Teacher
      • Aug 2015 - Present

      Westlake Academy, IB World School; Westlake, TX August 2015-July 2020, January 2021-Present Grade 1 PYP Teacher -Integrating the IB Learner Profile into all aspects of learning; modeling life-long learning -Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with students, families, and the community -Differentiating instruction for and with learners; empowering students to articulate their strengths and goals -Designing lessons, collaborating, and planning with colleagues -Enhancing learning through technology integration, inquiry, and creative play-based learning experiences -Implementing and documenting effective interventions and accommodations for students in RTI, 504, SPED -Teaching after-school activities such as Super Scientists, Coding, First Lego League -Teaching Summer camps: Math Camp, G1 Here We Come, and Super Scientists -Volunteer Volleyball Coach for 8U & 10U Blacksmiths Professional Growth Texas Reading Academies, completed May 2021 Intensive Writing Institute, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University Phonics Units of Study Fountas and Pinnell Patterns of Power IB, Cat. 2: Teaching & Learning IB, Cat. 3: Investigating Inquiry IB: Exploring the Enhanced PYP IB: The Inquiry Approach IB: TIBS PYP Increasing Student Agency IB: PYP Round Table Greg Tang Math Texas Computer Education Association: Innovate to Elevate Seesaw Ambassador/Certified Educator Formative Assessment/Impact of Feedback Conference for Advancement of Science Teaching VIBE: Visiting IB Educators Visible Learning: Evidence in Action WA International-Mindedness Symposium Attendee 2016, Presenter 2017, 2018, 2019 Get Your Teach On National Conference Texas Assoc. for the Gifted & Talented Conference Scholarship Recipient WA Aspiring Leadership Academy TELPAS Holistic Rating Training Language Proficiency Assessment Committee New Teacher Mentor Ron Clark Academy, 2017 Steve Spangler Science, 2017 Apple Swift Coding, 2016 Code.org for K-5, 2016 Show less

  • Le Jardin Academy
    • Kailua, Hawaii, United States
    • IB Summer School Teacher
      • Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

      Entering Grade 1 Literacy, Grade 1 & 2 Math Entering Grade 1 Literacy, Grade 1 & 2 Math

  • Le Jardin Academy
    • Kailua, Hawaii, United States
    • IB Summer School Teacher
      • Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

      Grade 1/Grade 2 Summer School Teacher-Math & Phonics, June-July 2022 Grade 1/Grade 2 Summer School Teacher-Math & Phonics, June-July 2022

  • Le Jardin Academy
    • Kailua, Hawaii, United States
    • IB Summer School Teacher
      • Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

      Grade 1/Grade 2 Summer School Teacher-Math & Phonics, June 2021-July 2021 Grade 1/Grade 2 Summer School Teacher-Math & Phonics, June 2021-July 2021

  • Le Jardin Academy
    • Kailua, Hawaii, United States
    • IB Teacher
      • Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

      IB Kindergarten Teacher-August 2020-January 2021 (relocated to mainland) IB Kindergarten Teacher-August 2020-January 2021 (relocated to mainland)

  • Keller ISD
    • Keller, Texas
    • Teacher
      • Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

      Freedom Elementary: Grade 1 and Grade 2 Freedom Elementary: Grade 1 and Grade 2

  • WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD
    • White Settlement, Texas, United States
    • Teacher
      • Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

      West Elementary: Grade 4 -Differentiated learning to accelerate students in GT, ESL, and Special Education -Encouraged increased family and community involvement -Implemented PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports) West Elementary: Grade 4 -Differentiated learning to accelerate students in GT, ESL, and Special Education -Encouraged increased family and community involvement -Implemented PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports)

  • Fort Worth ISD
    • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
    • Teacher
      • Aug 2008 - Jul 2010

      Morningside Elementary: Grade 2 and Grade 3 • Differentiated learning as a designated ESL teacher; TELPAS Rater • Established and maintained strong family-school relations Morningside Elementary: Grade 2 and Grade 3 • Differentiated learning as a designated ESL teacher; TELPAS Rater • Established and maintained strong family-school relations

  • Catholic Charities: Refugee School Impact Program
    • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
    • ESL Teacher
      • May 2008 - Aug 2008

      ESL Teacher (Summer Program) • Assess refugee students upon entry into the U.S. • Create and assemble differentiated curriculum based on level of English proficiency • In-home teaching and tutoring English as a second language to elementary and secondary refugee students ESL Teacher (Summer Program) • Assess refugee students upon entry into the U.S. • Create and assemble differentiated curriculum based on level of English proficiency • In-home teaching and tutoring English as a second language to elementary and secondary refugee students

Education

  • The University of Texas at Austin

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