Amanda Austin
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Laramie County School District 2, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Skilled in fostering student engagement through imaginative teaching methods and effective communication. Committed to enhancing learning outcomes while demonstrating strong leadership and critical thinking abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher-3rd Grade
Laramie County School Dst 2 (Carpenter Elementary)
08.2019 - Current
- Curriculum Development and Instruction: Creating and implementing engaging lesson plans aligned with third-grade curriculum standards, covering subjects like reading, writing, math, social studies, and science.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Regularly assessing student learning through various methods (tests, projects, observations), providing constructive feedback, and tracking student progress.
- Classroom Management: Establishing a positive and supportive classroom environment that encourages student participation and learning while maintaining appropriate behavior expectations.
- Communication and Collaboration: Maintaining open communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns, as well as collaborating with other teachers and school staff.
- Professional Development: Participating in school-wide meetings, professional development opportunities, and staying updated on current educational research and best practices.
- Other Duties: Supervising students during recess, lunch, and arrival/dismissal, and potentially participating in school-related events and activities.
Paraprofessional
Laramie County School District 1 (Alta Vista)
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Provided title 1 services (interventions) to students, k-6.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to the title 1 team.
Student Teacher
Laramie County School District 1 (Bain Elementary)
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Substitute Teacher
Adams 12 5 Star Schools (Prospect Ridge Academy)
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Substitute taught grades from kindergarten to 8th grade in all subject areas, managing 22-25 students.
- Maintained effective classroom management strategies.
- Determined appropriate solutions to inappropriate student behavior.
- Provided teachers with a written report outlining events, progress, and concerns of the day.
Paraprofessional-Kindergarten
Adams 12 5 Star Schools (Prospect Ridge Academy)
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided support to the classroom teacher daily and promoted planned activities to enhance the emotional, academic, and physical development of students.
- Prepared the classroom for lessons, organized materials, and located additional resources.
- Supervised hands-on activities and participated in educational games
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students struggling with concepts or with completing assignments.
- Managed transitions.
- Chaperoned field trips and completed other duties in the building such as lunch and recess duties.
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Education
Master of Arts-Mathematics Education - Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2019
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patience
- Communication
- Organization
- Imaginative thinking & teaching methods
- Leadership
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Computer Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Served on multiple district committees such as: Curriculum Coordinating Council and Literacy Committee in LCSD2.
- I am in my third year as co-chair of our building RTI team assisting teachers with interventions and progress monitoring as well as recommendations for SPED or retentions.
Certification
- LETRS training
- Love and Logic training
Timeline
Teacher-3rd Grade
Laramie County School Dst 2 (Carpenter Elementary)
08.2019 - Current
Student Teacher
Laramie County School District 1 (Bain Elementary)
08.2018 - 11.2018
Paraprofessional
Laramie County School District 1 (Alta Vista)
09.2017 - 06.2019
Paraprofessional-Kindergarten
Adams 12 5 Star Schools (Prospect Ridge Academy)
08.2015 - 05.2016
Substitute Teacher
Adams 12 5 Star Schools (Prospect Ridge Academy)
08.2014 - 05.2017
Master of Arts-Mathematics Education - Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University
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