Amanda Cantu
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented candidate passionate about using data to improve business performance and customer experience. Skilled at leveraging data to develop actionable solutions to business challenges and utilizing data mining and visualization to create meaningful insights. Excellent technical aptitude and knowledge of programming languages, data analytics, and data visualization. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level data analysis position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
EC-5th Instructional Coach
Barkley/Ruiz Elementary
09.2021 - Current
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities that promoted student engagement for 2 to 3 teachers a year
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects
- Developed successful interventions for struggling students by creating targeted instructional plans based on their unique needs
- Increased student engagement through the implementation of innovative teaching techniques and resources
- Assisted new teachers to acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support
- Optimized the use of technology in classrooms by training teachers on effective integration strategies that enhance student learning experiences
- Established a system for tracking teacher progress toward meeting professional growth goals, promoting accountability and reflection throughout the school year
- Enhanced business efficiency by identifying trends and patterns in complex datasets
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies
- Coordinated school-wide events including parent-teacher conferences, open houses, literacy nights, math nights, summer learning, enriching community connections.
2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade Teacher
Barkley/Ruiz Elementary
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Developed students' critical thinking skills through engaging group projects and individual assignments
- Increased student participation with interactive learning tools and diverse teaching methods
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities into lessons
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and innovative teaching techniques
- Mentored new teachers within the school district, sharing expertise and offering guidance throughout their first year of teaching
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within the assigned grade level
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Payroll Processor
Prime Source Management
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Streamlined payroll processing by implementing efficient software and automating manual tasks
- Reduced errors in payroll calculations by meticulously reviewing timesheets and ensuring accurate data entry
- Processed payroll for over 50 companies with employees ranging from 10 to 70
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying up-to-date on regulations and conducting regular audits
- Ensured timely payments to employees by adhering to strict processing deadlines
- Trained existing and new employees on policies and processes required
- Assisted in implementing new software programs into the company (i.e., Darwin Thinkware to PayPlus).
Education
Certificate - Data Analytics
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2016
Skills
- Word
- Excel
- VBA
- GitHub
- Python
- Pandas
- Jupyter
- Matplotlib
- PostgreSQL
- PgAdmin
- MySQL
- NoSQL
- MongoDB
- JavaScript
- GeoJSON
- Leaflet
- Tableau
- Machine Learning
- PySpark
- SparkSQL
- Databricks
- Problem Solving
- Goal Setting
- Technology Integration
- Curriculum Development
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Instructional Technology
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Professional Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative Learning
- Data Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Excel Functions
- Web Scraping
- Deep Learning
- Data Visualization
- Data Cleaning
- Tableau Software
- Data Storytelling
- SQL Databases
Projects
Matilotlib_challenge, https://github.com/arc71080/matplotlib_challenge Sqlalchemy_Challenge, https://github.com/arc71080/sqlalchemy_challenge
Timeline
EC-5th Instructional Coach
Barkley/Ruiz Elementary
09.2021 - Current
2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade Teacher
Barkley/Ruiz Elementary
08.2017 - 09.2021
Payroll Processor
Prime Source Management
01.2007 - 01.2014
Certificate - Data Analytics
University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas at San Antonio
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