Amanda Bitz
Bozeman,MT
Summary
Educator with extensive experience in English instruction and curriculum development. Strong focus on collaborative teaching, adapting to diverse needs, and achieving measurable outcomes. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans, mentoring students, and integrating technology into learning. Reliable team player with strong communication and critical thinking skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Meadowlark PAC President
Meadowlark Elementary PAC
07.2023 - Current
- Lead 20+ volunteers to execute multiple fundraising and community events each year
- Managed PAC budget, collaboratively with Treasurer, ensuring responsible financial practices and accurate record-keeping
- Lead monthly Board and community meetings
- Collaborated with school administration to achieve common goals, including purchase and installation of new playground equipment
- Built and maintained website for PAC organization
Adjunct Instructor
Montana State University
08.2013 - 12.2023
- Instructor of WRIT 101 and US 101 Freshman Seminar
- Worked with freshman students to improve critical thinking skills, writing proficiency, public speaking skills, and textual analysis
- Adapted assignments and schedule to reflect the varying needs of students
- Helped freshman students integrate into the campus and local communities and become familiar with available resources
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assignments, and grades, ensuring timely communication regarding academic progress.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Montana State University
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Taught one section of Writing 101 per semester while earning graduate degree
- Worked with freshman students to improve critical thinking skills, writing proficiency, and analysis of texts and complex ideas
- Tutored students 1:1in the University Writing Center 4 hours/week
- Adapted assignments and classroom environment to reflect student needs and interests
Program Coordinator, Residence Life
Montana State University
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Responsible for assigning 3000 students to housing assignments and roommate matches
- Managed overflow and temporary housing
- Supervised Residence Hall tour program, consisting of 5-7 tour guides each semester
- Coordinated and accommodated ADA housing accommodation requests
- Handled higher level customer service
- Responsible for contract interpretation and explanation to students and parents
- Placed and exported student housing fees and refunds
Customer Service Agent
Western States Insurance Agency
11.2007 - 06.2010
- Serviced and maintained over 150 clients and their employee benefit policies
- Managed enrollment for employees and their dependents
- Facilitated claim and appeal submissions for employees and dependents
- Presented carrier renewals to clients
- Educated clients and their employees on health insurance plans, renewal changes, legislative changes, and company practices
Education
College Teaching Certificate -
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT08.2015
Master of Arts - English
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2004
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Clarity in explanations
- Analytical reasoning
- Audience awareness and rapport building
- Records maintenance and attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Policy interpretation and implementation
- Office Suite and Google Workspace familiarity
Timeline
Meadowlark PAC President
Meadowlark Elementary PAC
07.2023 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Montana State University
08.2013 - 12.2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Montana State University
08.2012 - 05.2013
Program Coordinator, Residence Life
Montana State University
07.2010 - 08.2012
Customer Service Agent
Western States Insurance Agency
11.2007 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - English
Montana State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of San Francisco
College Teaching Certificate -
Montana State University
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