Amanda Belt
Council Bluffs
Summary
Upbeat elementary teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth & Family Engagement Director
Charles E. Lakin YMCA
03.2022 - Current
- Supervise youth in engaging environments to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Engage and interact with youth members, teaching sustainable habits and coping mechanisms.
- Connect community families to affordable programming for all ages
- Manage camp operations for Summer Day Camp serving over 80 campers each day.
- Build and deepen positive relationships with families.
- Create and monitor developmentally appropriate programs for children ages 3-12.
- Maximize performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Plan activities, events and field trips to enrich student development.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Charles E. Lakin YMCA Early Learning Center
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction for varying ages between 6 weeks to 5 years-old.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Summer Day Camp Counselor
Charles E. Lakin YMCA
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching and participating with campers.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Early Childhood Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE12.2023
Skills
- School Age Program Coordination
- CPR/First Aid
- Community Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Document Organization
- Administrative Support
- Parent and Student Communication
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Risk Management
- Trauma Informed Practice
Certification
- Medication Administration
- Universal Precautions 2023-24
- Adult/Child Mandatory Reporting
- CPR/First Aid
- Passport to Early Childhood Education: Teacher and Staff Orientation
- CACFP
- 2021-2025 Essentials Child Care Preservice Online Series
- Early Childhood PBIS
- Safe With You (4 hour)
Additional Information
Practicum Experiences
- Spring Lake Elementary - Kindergarten Fall 2021: 65 hours
- Hartman Elementary - 4th Grade Spring 2022: 60 hours
- Avery Elementary- Pre-K Fall 2022: 34 hours
- Hoover Elementary - 1st Grade Spring 2023: 63 hours
- UNO Child Care Center - Pre-K Spring 2023: 45 hours
Clinical Practice
- Lewis Central's Titan Hill - 3rd Grade: Fall 2023
References
- Kris Horton: Lewis Central's Titan Hill- 3rd grade teacher (402) 661-4553
- Amanda Sindelar: Charles E. Lakin YMCA Executive Director (402) 380-4619
- Joyce Clements: YMCA Early Learning Center Director (973) 271-7585
Timeline
Youth & Family Engagement Director
Charles E. Lakin YMCA
03.2022 - Current
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Charles E. Lakin YMCA Early Learning Center
08.2020 - 03.2022
Summer Day Camp Counselor
Charles E. Lakin YMCA
05.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Early Childhood Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha