Amanda DiBara
Rutland,MA
Summary
Diligent and passionate elementary school teacher that uses appropriate practices, including tiered instruction and scaffolding to accommodate differences in learning styles, needs, interests, and levels of readiness. Effectively maintains a positive and safe learning environment built on the foundation of trust and using rituals, routines, and proactive responses through which helping students build self-esteem and reach their fullest potential. Develops well-structured and engaging lessons with measurable objectives using appropriate pacing, sequence, activities, materials, resources, technologies, and grouping to attend to every student’s needs. Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Tatnuck Magnet School
Worcester, MA
12.2018 - Current
- Build and foster learning atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Use a variety of whole group and small group instruction and differentiation
- Create and implement individualized behavior plans with positive and attainable goals
- Boost individual perseverance by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
- Implement mindfulness strategies and techniques to increase social emotional regulation
- Record and analyze data to implement proper intervention strategies and student support
- Collaborate with special education teacher and ESL teacher to provide support to all students
- Established classroom rules and expectations with students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
- Provided feedback on student progress through conferences, reports, assessments, or parent-teacher meetings.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to enhance student engagement and understanding of topics covered in class.
Before and After School Program Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
Worcester, MA
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans in accordance with student needs in reading, writing, math, and science.
- Assessed student performance and progress, providing feedback on a regular basis.
- Provided individualized instruction and guidance to students as needed.
- Set goals based on student sub-skills and kept continuous data to further drive instruction and ensure objectives were being met.
Special Education Teacher’s Aide
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Rutland, MA
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Promoted positive environment and safe coping strategies
- Implemented treatment and behavior plan of individual students
- Taught skills of daily living and helped achieve personal goals while ensuring student safety
- Worked with students with emotional, behavioral, intellectual, and developmental disorders
- Responsible for data collection, implementation of behavior management, and documentation
Teacher
Holden’ Hands Learning Center
Holden, MA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Recorded and filed assessments and anecdotal logs for each student
- Created and prepared interactive lessons based on curriculum standards
- Used time management skills as well as maintained an organized and clean classroom
Substitute Teacher
Wachusett Regional School District
Jefferson, MA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Organized and managed assignments, assessments, and materials
- Implemented lesson plans created by teacher for students in K-8th grade
- Ensured consistency in teaching and maintained a well-managed classroom environment
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Teaching
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA12.2018
Skills
- Diversified instruction
- Project-based learning
- Multimedia instruction
- Efficiency and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Classroom Management
Certification
- Massachusetts Elementary Education Grades 1-6, 54744863, SEI Endorsed
- Preschool Teacher, Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care (EEC)
- Infant/ Toddler Teacher, Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care (EEC)
Gpa
3.8/4.0, 4.0/4.0, 3.8/4.0
Honor Societies
- Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society of Education (Officer)
- Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society
- Psi Chi Honor Society of Psychology
Timeline
Before and After School Program Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
10.2021 - 01.2024
3rd Grade Teacher
Tatnuck Magnet School
12.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher’s Aide
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
05.2018 - 08.2018
Teacher
Holden’ Hands Learning Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
Substitute Teacher
Wachusett Regional School District
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Massachusetts Elementary Education Grades 1-6, 54744863, SEI Endorsed
- Preschool Teacher, Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care (EEC)
- Infant/ Toddler Teacher, Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care (EEC)
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Teaching
Fitchburg State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Worcester State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Worcester State University
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