Amy Gruber

Core Learning Lead

Lansing, Michigan, United States

About

Experience

  • Core Learning Lead at Peckham, Inc.
    Apr 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 4 mos

    Oversee training for our 2,000 team members in the core learning areas of English for Speakers of Other Language, math, computer, financial literacy, self-management, employability skills, and U.S. citizenship Develop curriculum in the areas of self-management, math, and citizenship Audit training materials in the areas under core learning Point of Contact for the Peckham University Team, which includes over 25 staff who conduct training in our organization Executive Director over our AmeriCorps program Supervise three full-time staff and community volunteers System Administrator of a Learning Management System Oversee a cost center and manage yearly budget for our program Community liason by which I develop new partnerships or professional relationships with community members such as the Michigan State University College of Law Immigration Law Clinic, A+ English Language School, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Region 7 Adult Learning Collaborative Board, and the ESOL Alliance

  • ESL Teacher at Refugee Development Center
    Sep 2010 - May 2012 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Developed and implemented a curriculum for two adult ESOL courses Tracked student attendance and progress Performed in-class assessments Implemented a basic literacy program for adults and offered one-on-one assistance as needed Supervised volunteers and interns

  • Elementary Directress at Stepping Stones Montessori School
    Apr 2004 - Apr 2010 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Developed and implemented curriculum for students in 4th through 6th grade Performed reading assessments and daily record keeping for all students Prepared a monthly classroom newsletter for parents and staff, highlighting classroom achievements, events and activities. Participated in faculty meetings and conducted parent conferences Attended professional devleopment workshops and school events

  • Director, Educator at Montessori House of Austin
    Jan 2002 - Apr 2004 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Director of a Montessori program for children 3-8 years old Developed a Parent Handbook and implemented policies within Tracked purchases and expenditures Conducted parent interviews and conferences

  • Primary Directress at Montessori Center of East Lansing
    Aug 1998 - Jul 2001 · 3 yrs