Amanda Bowersox
Sunbury,USA
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Special Education and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
2
2
Languages
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher – Head Start, PreK Counts, and Early Intervention (Beck)
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
10.2024 - Current
- Ensured classroom environments were staffed adequately
- Supported daily classroom operations and student management
- Provided extra assistance to staff with cleaning and organization
Assistant Manager
Sunset Skating Rink
09.2020 - 08.2026
- Oversaw business operations during scheduled sessions throughout week and weekends
- Counted cash drawers at end of shifts to ensure accuracy
- Opened and closed building daily to maintain security
- Greet customers and answer questions
- Open & close building
- Count cash drawers
Early Intervention Teaching Assistant (Southern Columbia)
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided specialized, hands-on support to enhance learning experiences for special needs students
- Developed lesson plans aligned with students' IEP goals to facilitate targeted learning
- Supported classroom teacher by coordinating additional classroom tasks and resources
Substitute Teacher – Early Intervention and PreK Counts (Southern Columbia)
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided staffing support in early intervention and PreK Counts classrooms
- Developed daily tasks and managed classroom activities for students
- Supported classroom staff with cleaning and student assistance tasks
Assistant Store Manager
Yankee Candle
04.2008 - 08.2020
- Engaged with customers to determine their specific shopping needs
- Ensured high-quality customer service to enhance shopping experience
- Assisted store manager with daily operations and coordinated staff schedules
- Arranged product displays and managed incoming shipments to maintain store organization
Sales Associate/Assistant Store Manager
Gymboree
07.2014 - 04.2019
- Greeted customers and identified shopping needs to enhance overall shopping experience
- Ensured a positive shopping experience for customers through attentive and responsive service
- Assisted store manager with daily operations and developed employee schedule
- Conducted onboarding and trained new employees to ensure effective integration into team
Training Coordinator/Server
Texas Roadhouse
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Coordinated training for new employees, assessed understanding through graded tests and quizzes
- Ensured trainers had current training materials
- Maintained communication with Managing Partner and Service Manager
- Managed customer orders, delivered food and beverages, entertained through line dancing, and processed transactions efficiently
- Cleaned off tables, swept and cleaned sections in dining room and kitchen at night
Faculty/Teacher/Substitute – ESL
Language Consultants International at Susquehanna University
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Taught different levels in reading, writing, listening and speaking, and grammar
- Developed lesson plans aligned with Student Learning Objectives to enhance student understanding
- Facilitated General Education cultural classes to enhance student understanding of diverse perspectives.
Substitute Teacher – Secondary (7-12)
Selinsgrove Area School District
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Provided support by filling in as a substitute teacher for various classes.
- Executed provided lesson plans to ensure continuity of instruction
- Ensured accurate attendance tracking and homework collection for the teacher.
- Delivered instruction in math, English, health, physical education, music, and science to maintain educational standards
Substitute Teacher – Secondary (7-12)
Warrior Run Area School District
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Filled teacher positions for middle and high schools
- Executed provided lesson plans to maintain classroom engagement and learning objectives
- Recorded student attendance daily in class to ensure accurate tracking. and collected homework for teacher
Waitress
Country Cupboard
07.2002 - 02.2014
- Took customer orders, served food and beverages, and processed transactions efficiently to enhance customer satisfaction
- Wiped down tables after customer use, vacuumed dining room, cleaned kitchen, and prepared dining room for morning shift
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, balancing orders and timing for optimal service flow.
- Trained new staff on menu offerings and service protocols to enhance team performance.
Student Teacher - Secondary (8-12)
Punxsutawney Area High School
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Collaborated and co-taught lessons with cooperating teacher to enhance student engagement
- Led a full schedule of instruction for seven weeks of student teaching, fostering student learning and development
- Presented a new, original unit plan to their curriculum
- Created and showcased educational bulletin boards, PowerPoint presentations, and book report projects to support curriculum goals
- Administered Keystone Exams to assess student knowledge effectively
- Participated in many professional activities such as “Open House” and Graduation Projects
Education
Master of Education - Special Education: Mild to Moderate
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2026
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Fine Arts – Dance Arts
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12-2013
Skills
- IEP development
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Small group instruction
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Emotional support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Written communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Substitute Teacher – Head Start, PreK Counts, and Early Intervention (Beck)
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
10.2024 - Current
Early Intervention Teaching Assistant (Southern Columbia)
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
07.2021 - 12.2021
Substitute Teacher – Early Intervention and PreK Counts (Southern Columbia)
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
10.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager
Sunset Skating Rink
09.2020 - 08.2026
Substitute Teacher – Secondary (7-12)
Selinsgrove Area School District
03.2015 - 05.2015
Faculty/Teacher/Substitute – ESL
Language Consultants International at Susquehanna University
01.2015 - 06.2015
Substitute Teacher – Secondary (7-12)
Warrior Run Area School District
08.2014 - 05.2015
Sales Associate/Assistant Store Manager
Gymboree
07.2014 - 04.2019
Training Coordinator/Server
Texas Roadhouse
02.2014 - 07.2015
Student Teacher - Secondary (8-12)
Punxsutawney Area High School
08.2013 - 12.2013
Assistant Store Manager
Yankee Candle
04.2008 - 08.2020
Waitress
Country Cupboard
07.2002 - 02.2014
Master of Education - Special Education: Mild to Moderate
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Fine Arts – Dance Arts
Indiana University of Pennsylvania