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Amanda Awwad

Milford

Summary

Dynamic educator with experience at Bridgeport Public Schools, skilled in lesson planning and classroom management. Successfully integrated technology to enhance learning and fostered strong parent-teacher collaboration. Committed to individualized learning plans, supporting diverse student needs, and promoting social-emotional growth in a nurturing environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Bridgeport Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Integrated technology tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

Summer Day Camp Director

Trumbull Recreation
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
  • Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
  • Planned and implemented daily activities to encourage campers' personal growth and positive peer relationships.
  • Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.

Instructional Assistant

Milestones Behavioral Service
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.

Education

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Psychology

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05-2017

Master of Science - Elementary Education

University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT
05-2022

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Individualized learning plans
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Special needs support
  • Time management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • Job readiness training

Certification

  • Elementary Education Certification - CT Department of Education.

Languages

Arabic
Limited Working

Timeline

Summer Day Camp Director

Trumbull Recreation
06.2024 - 08.2024

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Bridgeport Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Instructional Assistant

Milestones Behavioral Service
05.2018 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Psychology

Southern Connecticut State University

Master of Science - Elementary Education

University of Saint Joseph
Amanda Awwad