Amanda DePalma
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated educator with a proven ability to create inclusive and dynamic lesson plans that actively engage students in the learning process. Skilled in implementing effective classroom management techniques that foster a positive and productive learning environment. Demonstrates a strong track record of building meaningful relationships with students and colleagues, significantly enhancing educational outcomes and promoting collaboration. Committed to continuous professional development and adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Adams 14 School District
Denver, CO
2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for teaching staff to enhance instructional strategies.
- Mentored and evaluated new teachers, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Collaborated with parents and community members to support student learning and well-being.
- Developed assessment tools to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
Math Interventionalist
Central Elementary School, Denver, CO
Denver, CO
01.2024 - Current
- Support and progress monitor students daily.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers.
- Individualized plans based on specific student's needs.
- Assessing student data to determine highest leverage instruction.
Lead 3rd Grade Teacher
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest, Denver, CO
Denver, CO
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Controlled classroom environment with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Organized and lead 33 students through lessons and activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Internalized curriculum and provide students with personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates, and grading.
Student Teaching, Special Education
Masuk High School, Monroe, CT
Monroe, CT
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Designed and implemented individual lesson plans for 25 students, grades 9-12, with moderate learning disabilities.
- Taught life skills, English, math, resource room and co-taught general education English.
- Collaborated with general education classroom teachers to provide differentiated instruction for each student.
- Lead Individualized Education Program meetings.
Student Teaching, Elementary Education
Tisdale School, Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport, CT
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Designed and implemented engaging lessons for 26 students daily.
- Updated students' data and generated report cards.
- Planned and managed 26 parent-teacher conferences.
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Danbury Public Schools, Danbury, CT
Danbury, CT
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Met with parents regarding student needs to garner additional support.
- Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
- Performed diverse tasks for team, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
Education
Bachelor of Art - Collaborative Program Elementary Education and Special Education, English, Human Development and Family Studies
Southern Connecticut State University
Southern, CT05.2022
Human Development and Family Studies
University Of New Hampshire
Durham, NH01.2019
Skills
- Social skills development
- Effective listening
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Educational leadership
- Project-based learning
- Differentiated instruction
- IEP support
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- CPR/First aid certified
- Multilingual Learner Education Course certified
Timeline
Math Interventionalist
Central Elementary School, Denver, CO
01.2024 - Current
Lead 3rd Grade Teacher
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest, Denver, CO
07.2022 - 12.2023
Student Teaching, Special Education
Masuk High School, Monroe, CT
01.2021 - 06.2021
Student Teaching, Elementary Education
Tisdale School, Bridgeport, CT
07.2020 - 12.2020
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Danbury Public Schools, Danbury, CT
06.2019 - 08.2019
Human Development and Family Studies
University Of New Hampshire
Lead Teacher
Adams 14 School District
2024 - Current
Bachelor of Art - Collaborative Program Elementary Education and Special Education, English, Human Development and Family Studies
Southern Connecticut State University