Amanda DeMaria
Geneva,NY
Summary
I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. I have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I am seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Geneva City School District
09.2005 - Current
- Provided welcoming, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in many academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Pursued professional development year round to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments using multiple modalities of learning.
- Evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration to improve student academic performance.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hobart And William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY05.2005
Skills
- Special Education
- Elementary Education
- Student Records Management
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Communication with Families
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Geneva City School District
09.2005 - Current
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hobart And William Smith Colleges
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