Amanda Drouhard
Wichita,KS
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding learning exceptionalities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Para
Beech Elementary
09.2017 - Current
- Create lesson plans, teach small groups in Kindergarten-5th grade, collaborating with teachers, substitute for absent teachers when needed
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Substitute Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Long term substitute creating my own esson plans for 3rd grade for 1 semester.
- Long term substitute for 5th grade following teachers lesson plans.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
First Grade Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Created lesson plans, taught small groups, collaborating with CST BDI and NME informed, STEALTH leader
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Education
GED Diploma -
Conway Springs High School
Elementary Education Student -
Kansas State University
Elementary Education -
Butler
Bachelor's degree, TAPs program -
Wichita State University
Skills
- Social and Group Settings
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Teaching and Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
Accomplishments
- Working as a SPED para for 6 years at Beech Elementary
- Being flexible by substituting in every grade including specials
Pronouns
she/her
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
09.2022 - 05.2023
First Grade Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
09.2020 - 05.2022
Special Education Para
Beech Elementary
09.2017 - Current
GED Diploma -
Conway Springs High School
Elementary Education Student -
Kansas State University
Elementary Education -
Butler
Bachelor's degree, TAPs program -
Wichita State University