Amanda Curtis
Summary
Self-motivated educator with expertise in teaching elementary and secondary ELL students, alongside experience supporting individuals with mental illness and developmental disabilities. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt quickly to new environments. Background includes working with child protective services in various roles, demonstrating a commitment to student and community welfare. Seeking opportunities in Texas to leverage skills in a new setting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Relative/Kinship Support Specialist
Nebraska DHHS
North Platte, Nebraska
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with accessing health and social services resources.
- Provided community resources for families providing foster care for relative/kinship children
- Documented client interactions and maintained accurate service records.
Child & Family Services Dpecialist
Nebraska DHHS
North Platte, Nebraska
05.2024 - Current
- Assessed client needs and developed individualized service plans.
- Coordinated resources and referrals for families in crisis situations.
- Provided accurate reports to attorneys, juvenile court judges, and other legal representatives
ELL Teacher (Secondary)
Lexington High School
Lexington, Nebraska
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Implemented individualized support strategies for students with varying proficiency levels.
- Facilitated language acquisition through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse English language learners.
3rd Grade Teacher
North Platte Public School District
North Platte, NE
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated collaborative activities to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Conducted regular assessments through formal and informal evaluations of student progress.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to create interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
- Integrated technology tools to accommodate diverse learning styles in the classroom.
- Organized field trips to reinforce educational objectives beyond the classroom.
Direct Support Professional
North Platte Opportunity Center
North Platte, NE
04.2009 - 09.2009
Direct Support Professional
North Platte Opportunity Center
North Platte, Nebraska
05.2008 - 12.2008
- Implemented personalized care plans to address unique needs of clients.
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities to promote independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive client care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and services provided.
- Advocated for clients' rights within facility and community settings.
- Monitored behaviors, documented observations, and reported changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling responses and reinforcing desired actions.
- Developed strong rapport with clients to facilitate quality care.
Education
Master of Arts - History Education
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE 05.2020 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE 08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - General Studies
North Platte Community College
North Platte, NE 08.2004 - 12.2016
General Education Diploma
Bellville, TXSkills
- Case Management
- Case planning
- Facilitating team meetings
- Report writing
- Resource planning
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Communication skills
- Client advocacy
- Effective communication
- Social services coordination
- Individualized instruction
- Self-care promotion
- Empathy and patience
- Goal setting
- Case documentation
- Behavior redirection
- First aid and safety
- Daily living support
- Adaptive equipment use
- Patient care
- Disability awareness
- Cultural awareness
- De-escalation techniques
- Safety monitoring
- Hygiene assistance
Certification
- Elementary Education license, State of Nebraska, 2019
Accomplishments
- Summa Cum Laude, Chadron State College, 5/2019
Timeline
Relative/Kinship Support Specialist
Nebraska DHHS
11.2025 - Current
Child & Family Services Dpecialist
Nebraska DHHS
05.2024 - Current
ELL Teacher (Secondary)
Lexington High School
08.2022 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - History Education
Chadron State College
05.2020 - 08.2026
3rd Grade Teacher
North Platte Public School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Chadron State College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Direct Support Professional
North Platte Opportunity Center
04.2009 - 09.2009
Direct Support Professional
North Platte Opportunity Center
05.2008 - 12.2008
Associate of Science - General Studies
North Platte Community College
08.2004 - 12.2016
General Education Diploma