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AMANDA CATLIN

Tustin,CA

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Study Teacher

Options for Youth- Signal Hill
10.2023 - Current
  • Supported students in developing academic and social-emotional skills needed to graduate high school.

Paraeducator

Opportunities for Learning- Capistrano
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.

Independent Study and Direct Instruction Teacher

Opportunities for Learning- Capistrano
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Taught the first ever Direct Instruction Psychology class in my region

Student Teacher

Sierra Vista Middle School
1 2019 - 5 2019
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.

Substitute Teacher

Orange County Department of Education
06.2016 - 09.2019
  • Substitute teacher for grades 6-12 in the ACCESS program and juvenile detention centers
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Substitute Teacher

Tustin Unified School District
05.2016 - 09.2019
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Substitute Paraeducator

Tustin Unified School District
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Chapman University
Orange, CA
1 2014 -

Master of Arts - Education

Chapman University
Orange, CA
01.2019 -

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Conflict resolution

Self-motivated

Organizational abilities

Relationship building and management

Quick learner

Proficient in computers and technology

Timeline

Independent Study Teacher

Options for Youth- Signal Hill
10.2023 - Current

Paraeducator

Opportunities for Learning- Capistrano
02.2022 - 10.2023

Independent Study and Direct Instruction Teacher

Opportunities for Learning- Capistrano
09.2019 - 09.2021

Master of Arts - Education

Chapman University
01.2019 -

Substitute Teacher

Orange County Department of Education
06.2016 - 09.2019

Substitute Teacher

Tustin Unified School District
05.2016 - 09.2019

Substitute Paraeducator

Tustin Unified School District
08.2014 - 05.2016

Student Teacher

Sierra Vista Middle School
1 2019 - 5 2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Chapman University
1 2014 -
AMANDA CATLIN