Amber Brielle Dunbar
Clinton
Summary
Passionate educator and emerging instructional leader with seven years of elementary teaching experience and advanced preparation in educational leadership. Skilled in curriculum development, data-driven instruction, relationship building, and collaborative problem-solving. Proven ability to lead through mentoring, curriculum planning, and professional collaboration while creating engaging learning environments that meet the needs of all students. Committed to fostering a positive school culture, supporting teacher growth, and improving student achievement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade English Teacher
Northside Elementary School
Clinton, MS
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered integrated English, Math, Science, and Social Studies instruction to 2nd grade students, fostering comprehensive learning.
- ELA Curriculum Team 2024 - Present
- Participated on interview committee to evaluate and select qualified teaching candidates.
- Collaborated with school fundraiser committee to plan and organize fundraising events.
Part-time Dance Instructor (Pre Pointe/Pointe & Teen Jazz & Lyrical)
Studio Sole
Florence, MS
08.2018 - Current
- Ensuring the dancers understand how important it is to grasp the fundamentals of ballet before starting pointe.
- Monitored students' progress in dance techniques throughout the year to identify areas for improvement
- Track students' progress of dancing throughout the dance year
- Emphasized importance of mastering ballet fundamentals to prepare dancers for pointe technique.
2nd Grade English Teacher
Gary Road Elementary School
Byram, MS
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Teach & provide English instruction to children in the 2nd grade.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment fostering student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, ensuring tailored instruction.
Team Leader: Cashier
Chick Fil A
Raymond, MS
02.2017 - 08.2020
- Assess customer satisfaction of service and products
- Assist colleagues in providing quick and friendly service
- Work the cash register and greet customers with friendly service
2nd Grade Math Teacher
Gary Road Elementary
Byram, MS
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Teach & provide math instruction to children in the 2nd grade.
Part-time Babysitting
Brielle Davis Nanny Services
Jackson, MS
07.2015 - 05.2019
- Help assist children with their remaining of homework
- Follow set times that parents have laid out for their children
- Provide any childcare services that the children need (taking them places, feeding them, giving baths, and getting them in bed).
Substitute Teacher
School House 21
Ridgeland, MS
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Teach and provide instruction to children grades K-6
Education
Education Specialist - Education Administration K-12
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS12-2022
Masters - Curriculum and Instruction
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS12-2019
Associate of General Education - undefined
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05-2016
Skills
- Student motivation
- Problem-solving skills
- Student support
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Student engagement
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Reading comprehension
- Curriculum development
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Student motivation
Accomplishments
- Achieved Phonics First Certificate by completing phonics training with accuracy and efficiency.
- MACTE awards recipient for outstanding performance of a 4.0 GPA within my graduate program (Specialist in Educational Leardship)
Certification
- Mississippi AAA Educator License (Active)
Elementary Education (K–6)
Reading (K–12)
English (7–12)
Non-Practicing Administrator (K–12)
- National Board Certification Completed all four components; results pending.
Honors
- 2023 Omega Nu Lambda Member Jackson State University, 2023
- Mississippi Association of Colleges and Teacher Education Outstanding Educational Leadership Graduate Award Jackson State University, 2021
- Deans List (Masters Degree) Mississippi College, 2020
- Deans List (Masters Degree) Mississippi College, 2019
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars Jackson State University 2019-Present
- Phi Kappa Phi Jackson State University
- Deans List (Bachelors Degree) Jackson State University 2017-2019
- Principle player of Symphonic Band, Recipient Jackson State University 2017
- Who's Who Among Colleges & Universities, Recipient Hinds Community College - Raymond Campus 2016
- Hinds Hi-Stepper Dance Squad leader Hinds Community College - Raymond Campus 2015
- Dean Scholar Awards 2014
- Recipient Hinds Community College 2014-2016
- Allen & Virginia Riggs Foundation Scholarship Recipient 2014-2015
Community Service
- McWillie Montessori Elementary School, 2018, Present
- Key Elementary, 2018, Present
- Boyd Elementary School, 2018, 2019
- Barr Elementary School, 2015, 2106
- Jim Hill High School, 2015, 2106
- DREAM KIDZ. Child Care, 2017, 2018
- MAAB (Mississippi Alumni All-Star Band), 2014, 2017
- Pecan Park Elementary, 2019
Timeline
2nd Grade English Teacher
Northside Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
2nd Grade English Teacher
Gary Road Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2022
2nd Grade Math Teacher
Gary Road Elementary
01.2020 - 05.2020
Part-time Dance Instructor (Pre Pointe/Pointe & Teen Jazz & Lyrical)
Studio Sole
08.2018 - Current
Substitute Teacher
School House 21
08.2018 - 01.2019
Team Leader: Cashier
Chick Fil A
02.2017 - 08.2020
Part-time Babysitting
Brielle Davis Nanny Services
07.2015 - 05.2019
Associate of General Education - undefined
Hinds Community College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Jackson State University
Masters - Curriculum and Instruction
Mississippi College
Education Specialist - Education Administration K-12
Jackson State University