Amanda Dawson
Grafton,ND
Summary
Educator with extensive experience as a Teacher's Assistant at Bakersfield College, specializing in creating supportive learning environments. Proven ability to implement innovative lesson plans and provide targeted homework assistance, resulting in improved student engagement and performance. Committed to fostering critical thinking and personal growth through customized instructional strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
House Mother
Myself
08.2019 - Current
- Managed household finances responsibly, ensuring adequate funds for necessities and special events.
- Developed life skills programs for residents, including budgeting, cooking, and time management.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times, helping residents navigate personal challenges.
- Assisted in the transition process for new residents by providing orientation tours and pairing them with established peer mentors.
- Served as a positive role model by consistently demonstrating responsible behavior and decision-making skills.
- Implemented clear rules and expectations for resident conduct while maintaining fairness in disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Maintained a clean and organized house by delegating chores and supervising daily tasks.
- Ensured timely completion of homework assignments with the help of structured study sessions.
- Mentored young adults on appropriate social etiquette during formal events or gatherings outside of the residence.
- Oversaw budget to manage expenditures and control costs.
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene and living tasks.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
Teacher's Assistant
Bakersfield College
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Student Teacher
Bakersfield College
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills in students with use of problem-solving activities.
Education
No Degree - English Literature, Teaching
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA01-2029
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Problem-solving
- Creative thinking
- Team collaboration
- Organization and preparation
- In-person tutoring
- Growth mindset
- Homework assistance
Timeline
House Mother
Myself
08.2019 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Bakersfield College
03.2017 - 02.2018
Student Teacher
Bakersfield College
03.2017 - 01.2018
No Degree - English Literature, Teaching
Bakersfield College
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