Amanda DeGennaro
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Education. Brings strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to tasks. Known for adaptability, communication, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and supporting team objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
BASIS Phoenix Primary
Phoenix, AZ
08.2020 - Current
- Support curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Provide Integrated and Targeted Instruction for ELL
- Instruct a curriculum based on Social and Emotional Learning
- Manage student behavior, by creating an environment adjusted to their physical, social and developmental needs
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Assist in writing IEP’s and 504’s goals for students
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
First Grade Teacher
BASIS Phoenix Primary
Phoenix, AZ
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with Subject Expert Teachers to create and instruct lesson plans that accommodated the varying needs of students
- Provided interventions for students based on data from Benchmark assessment
- Managed varying behaviors using best practices such as positive reinforcement and behavior reflections
- Maintained continual, meaningful communication with parents’ guardians, regarding student progress
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Camelback Desert School
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Assisted and collaborated with the lead teacher in lesson planning and instructing small groups of students
- Assisted and created learning centers to address active exploration and learning through play
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Presentations
Lesson Planning
Parent-Teacher Relationships
Curriculum Development
Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Certification
- Bachelor’s in Arts: Elementary Education-Concentration in Psychology
- K-8 Elementary Education Arizona State Certification
- Structured English Immersion (SEI) Certification
- CPR/ First Aid Certification
Roles And Responsibilities
- Super Mentor, Literacy & Language and Civics/History/Science & Math: (2021-2024) Manage course sequence and the alignment with BASIS standards. Manage curriculum map and learning objectives. Lead contact for teachers for curriculum questions across the BASIS network.
- Math Mentor/Designated Teacher: (2021-2024) Set up and review teacher iPlanners. Set the mentoring properties of units, lessons, resources. Upload lesson plans, materials, and resources for teachers across the BASIS network.
- Instructional Coach: (2021-Present) Support selected teachers to mentor at BASIS Phoenix Primary. Establish goals with teachers, observe lessons, provide feedback to support their instruction.
- Summer Institute Trainer, Arizona: (2020-2024) Lead professional presentations. Train new teachers within the BASIS Network on school policies, curriculums, scope and sequence, classroom management, SPORK Iplanners, and co-teaching models.
- Summer Institute Trainer, Texas: (2022) Lead professional presentations. Train new teachers in the Texas BASIS network on school policies, curriculums, scope and sequence, classroom management, SPORK Iplanners, and co-teaching models.
- Literacy Logic of English Trainer: (2022-2024) Educate new teachers and returning teachers on the Literacy Curriculum; Logic of English.
- Arizona State University Student Teacher Mentor: (2022-2024) Mentor a student teacher. Oversee lesson planning and facilitate instruction. Provide feedback to the Institution.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
BASIS Phoenix Primary
08.2020 - Current
First Grade Teacher
BASIS Phoenix Primary
08.2018 - 05.2020
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Camelback Desert School
01.2018 - 07.2018