Amanda Dacyczyn
East Providence
Summary
Well-qualified Training Specialist adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs. Authoritative and clear communicator with enthusiastic style and insightful approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom History Teacher
Mansfield High School
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Head teacher for three U.S History I courses and two Honors Western Civilization II courses
- Directed classroom based on detailed framework and state standard-aligned lesson plans, which incorporated clear content, essential questions according to lessons, as well as language objectives, formative and summative assessments
- Implemented best practices and differentiated instruction in inclusion classrooms to accommodate different learning styles, as well as communicated with senior teachers and mentors to establish certain students’ needs
- Worked collaboratively with Special Education staff as well as other classroom teachers
- Successfully created and executed clear and student-friendly remote learning environment during COVID-19, while using Google Classroom, communicating with students daily, setting clear expectations and accountability
- Advisor for Model UN Club and Chaperoned Student dances.
Academic Support Teacher
South Kingstown High School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Create and monitored personalized academic plan and goals, which included graduation requirements, with at-risk students
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure the needs of each student are met, which may include supporting students on online platforms or one to one basis
- Mentor and monitor students in Early Warning System, document student progress, and present information to counselors and administration.
Volleyball-Varsity Coach and JV Coach
Exeter-West Greenwich Regional High School
01.2017 - 01.2018
- CPR Certified
Coach
South County Volleyball Club
01.2017 - 01.2018
Classroom History Teacher
South Kingstown High School
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Taught four major subjects: Western Civilization, Global Studies, Economics and Comparative Religions
- Planned lessons and classes in detail, incorporating several techniques and strategies to suit different learning styles and capabilities
- Applied learning and teaching techniques to State and National Standards
- Created a respectful and welcoming classroom environment to ensure students feel comfortable and ready to learn
- Teaching Coordinator of Saturday School for academically at-risk students to provide credit for graduation requirements
- 2021 Freshman class advisor: Organized class elections, parents’ night, held monthly meetings with student leaders
- Faculty volunteer for Dodgeball tournament, school dances, school Lip-sync contest judging, and pep rallies.
Paraprofessional Teacher Special Education
Portsmouth High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Education
Bachelor of Arts/History -
Salve Regina University
Bachelor of Science/Secondary Education -
Salve Regina University
European History
St. Mary’s University College
Masters of History -
University of Rhode Island Graduate Studies
04.2024
Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Smart-board and Tech Tool certified
- Google Tools (Docs/Sheets/Slides/Forms/etc)
- Flipgrid
- Social networking tools/media
- Canva
- Adobe
Certification
- Rhode Island, 7-12, 64394
- Massachusetts, 5-12, 487440
Other Experience
- Wrote and published two novels entitled, The Factory and All the Queen’s Men
- Club member of indoor volleyball, beach volleyball, and softball
- Avid reader/writer
Timeline
Classroom History Teacher
Mansfield High School
01.2019 - 01.2024
Academic Support Teacher
South Kingstown High School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Volleyball-Varsity Coach and JV Coach
Exeter-West Greenwich Regional High School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Coach
South County Volleyball Club
01.2017 - 01.2018
Classroom History Teacher
South Kingstown High School
01.2015 - 01.2018
Paraprofessional Teacher Special Education
Portsmouth High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts/History -
Salve Regina University
Bachelor of Science/Secondary Education -
Salve Regina University
European History
St. Mary’s University College
Masters of History -
University of Rhode Island Graduate Studies
- Rhode Island, 7-12, 64394
- Massachusetts, 5-12, 487440
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