Amanda Wallace
Program Director
Catoosa,OK
Summary
High school educator applying excellent personal skills, impeccable organization, and a strong work ethic made of initiative and ambition to provide support to an essential program and safeguard its sustainability. Adept at efficient project management and attention to detail. Specialized in taking a solution-based approach in order to meet and exceed project requirements and program success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
9th Grade English Teacher
Beebe Public Schools
Beebe, AR
08.2018 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Instructed classes of up to 30 students on principles and strategies of Standards of Written and Spoken English and Literature.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
10th Grade English Teacher
El Dorado School District
El Dorado , AR
08.2016 - 05.2018
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature With Educational Licensure
Harding University
Searcy, AR 08.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Passionate about social-justice, making the world a better place, and improving people’s situations in life
Skilled at leadership skills including managing, organizing, uniting, inspiring, and mobilizing a team effectively and efficiently
Adept at managing programs to work toward accomplishing the organization’s mission
Eager, fast learner
Dedicated to accomplishing goals
Intensely self-reflecive and consistently addressing and strengthening weaknesses
Impeccable attention to detail including record keeping and data collection
Experienced at collecting, organizing, and analyzing data in order to develop goals and define steps to realize those goals
Works well and calmly in high-stress situations
Skilled at writing and speaking persuasively
Values honesty and practices integrity both professionally and personally
Qualified and experienced at developing and implementing training
Versed in cultivating relationships with people of all types and backgrounds
Google Suites and Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Student Choice Award winner, 1st 9-weeks Fall 2021
- 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year Nominee
Additional Information
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Desires a positive spirit of camaraderie and hard work in the school and am dedicated to serve wherever necessary to achieve that goal
- Volunteers with the Dungeons and Dragons Club after school
- Holds after school tutoring for any student in need of additional help with English
- Regular at Beebe sporting events
Leadership
LEADERSHIP
- Founding member and secretary of the High School Culture Committee
- New member of the School Empowerment Team
- Regularly develops PD lessons and activities for PLCs, staff meetings, and professional development
Timeline
9th Grade English Teacher
Beebe Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
10th Grade English Teacher
El Dorado School District
08.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature With Educational Licensure
Harding University
08.2012 - 05.2016