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Amber Gibbs

Murray

Summary

The role of a school counselor is an integral component for the success of the students and the success of the school. They provide support for all stakeholders in the school community: students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Counselors must be able to empathize and build honest, equitable relationships with everyone. In doing so, it will lead to a stronger school and success for the whole child—academically, socially/emotionally, and developmentally.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher

Calloway County Middle School
07.2019 - Current
  • Prepared and implemented engaging lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Built a strong, inclusive classroom climate
  • Maintained a relationship with parents to aid in student success
  • Assistant Academic Team Coach
  • Kagan Coach
  • Leadership Initiative for Teachers Class of 2024


Science Teacher

Lone Oak Middle School
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts
  • Built a strong, inclusive classroom climate
  • Maintained a relationship with parents to aid in student success
  • Academic Team Assistant Coach
  • Collaborative Leadership Team Member
  • Climate/Culture Committee Member

Social Studies and Science Teacher

Graves County Middle School
07.2009 - 07.2017
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Built a strong, inclusive classroom climate
  • Maintained a relationship with parents to aid in student success
  • Knowledgeable in Project Based Learning
  • Site Based Decision Making member
  • District Leadership Team member
  • District 50/50 Evaluation Committee member
  • Social Studies PLC Leader
  • Pep Club Sponsor
  • Junior Beta Assistant Sponsor

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
05-2025

Master of Arts - Literacy Specialist

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
12-2017

Bachelor of Science - Middle School Education

Murray State University
Murray, KY
12-2008

Skills

  • Student support
  • Student engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Parent communication
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Academic support

Timeline

English Teacher

Calloway County Middle School
07.2019 - Current

Science Teacher

Lone Oak Middle School
07.2017 - 07.2019

Social Studies and Science Teacher

Graves County Middle School
07.2009 - 07.2017

Master of Arts - School Counseling

University of The Cumberlands

Master of Arts - Literacy Specialist

University of The Cumberlands

Bachelor of Science - Middle School Education

Murray State University

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