Amanda Barker
Woodford,VA
Summary
Compassionate preschool teacher with background in creating engaging, educational, and nurturing environments for early childhood development. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and developmental assessments, fostering growth and learning among diverse student groups. Implemented innovative teaching strategies that enhanced children's social and intellectual growth, contributing to improved classroom dynamics and positive feedback from parents and staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Dawning Point Learning Center
Stafford, Virginia
06.2024 - Current
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Observed children to record development.
- Weekly lesson plans for curriculum.
Server
Cheddars Restaurant
Fredericksburg, Virginia
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Taking care of customers needs
- Providing amazing customer service
- Engaging in multiple roles
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Learn N Play
Fredericksburg, Virginia
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
Before and After School Care Assistant
Courthouse road elementary
Fredericksburg, VA
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Guided children in developing basic literacy and math skills through playful learning activities.
Education
GED -
Pennfoster
Penn, PA09-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistance
Pennfoster
Penn, PASkills
- Social skill building
- Child development
- Special education
- Afterschool program leadership
- Elementary education
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Classroom organization
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Creative lesson planning
- Child safety procedures
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Parent-teacher communication
- Play-based learning approaches
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Certified in early childhood education
Volunteer
-I sat and observed a classroom for multiple weeks in Florida as a chance to have hours towards a job!
Certification
- Cpr certified
- Medication administration
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Dawning Point Learning Center
06.2024 - Current
Before and After School Care Assistant
Courthouse road elementary
09.2023 - 03.2024
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Learn N Play
02.2023 - 05.2024
Server
Cheddars Restaurant
10.2021 - 06.2024
GED -
Pennfoster
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistance
Pennfoster