Amanda Durbin

Taught K-2 Cross Cat Classroom (1 yr.)

• Taught Developmental Preschool (2 yrs)
• Taught Resource K-5th Virtual Learning School (1yr)
• Taught K-5 Resource at East Washington Academy (last five years)
• Taught resource groups virtually through the year of COVID.
• Have experience with many virtual platforms such as Zoom, New Row, Pear Deck, Google Meets, and web-x.
• Develop lesson plans and deliver instruction in alignment with IEPs for students ranging from Preschool through 5th grade.
• Coordinate evaluation schedules with parents, speech pathologists, classroom teachers, physical and occupational therapists.
• Track, monitor, and evaluate student performance and tailor lesson plans to individual strengths and weaknesses to improve academic performance.
• Coordinated with teachers to evaluate individual education plans for students with cognitive and emotional learning disabilities.
• Provide small group and individual instruction to students ranging from preschool grade to fifth grade, develop individualized education plans (IEPs), and monitor student progress.
• Implement, plan, and deliver research-based interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders, specific learning disorders, Intellectual disorder, ADHD (Other Health Impairment) and behavioral disorders.
• Coordinate with psychologists, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe learning environments and identify appropriate resources for students.
• Developed individualized service plans (ISPs) for children with cognitive, learning, and emotional disorders, and fostered a positive and empathetic learning environment.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and academic teams to develop and enhance the curriculum to improve education outcomes for students.
• Build learning environments centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to facilitate a safe learning experience that encapsulates cultural awareness.
• Provided special education instruction to small groups of students with learning disorders, which included tailoring curriculum based on student needs and performance.

• Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
• Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
• Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
• Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
• Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
• Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
• Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
• Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.