Amanda Bobe
Education
Milton,Florida
Summary
Enthusiastic educator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Versatile and dedicated with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of the virtual curriculum. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Grades K-12
Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise
10.2021 - Current
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for the successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Promoted positive learning environment through use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Exceptional Student Education High School Teacher
Santa Rosa County School District
08.2011 - 10.2021
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Enhanced student understanding by employing differentiated instruction tailored to individual needs.
- Boosted students'' confidence and motivation by providing regular constructive feedback on their progress.
- Integrated technology tools into lessons when appropriate, keeping students engaged while improving digital literacy skills.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Established strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to learning and collaboration.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Implemented data-driven instruction to address gaps in student knowledge, leading to increased achievement on standardized assessments.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Exceptional Student Education Elementary Teacher
Santa Rosa County School District
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Located materials and online resources by demonstrating use of equipment and software.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Education
Master of Arts - Exceptional Student Education
University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Exceptional Student Ed. And Elementary Ed.
University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida05.2008
Associate of Arts - Education
Pensacola State Florida
Milton, Florida05.2006
Skills
- Decision Making
- Software Proficiency
- Group and individual differentiated instruction
- Adaptability
- Effective Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Motivating students
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Certified K- 6 General Education
- Certified K-12 Special Education
- Reading Endorsed
- English to Speakers of Other Languages ESOL Endorsed
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Grades K-12
Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise
10.2021 - Current
Exceptional Student Education High School Teacher
Santa Rosa County School District
08.2011 - 10.2021
Exceptional Student Education Elementary Teacher
Santa Rosa County School District
08.2008 - 05.2012
Master of Arts - Exceptional Student Education
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Exceptional Student Ed. And Elementary Ed.
University of West Florida
Associate of Arts - Education
Pensacola State Florida