Amanda Kay Easterling
Ketchikan,Alaska
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management, and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in classrooms. Knowledgeable about curriculum, lesson planning, and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teaching
Ketchikan Charter School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Co-teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Communicating with parents
- Participated in parent conferences
- Kept records of grades
- Conducted small group activities
- Motivated students
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
Paraprofessional
High School ESL, Ketchikan Gateway Borough School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Monitor grades and attendance.
- Support ESL students in the classroom.
- Tutor ESL students as needed.
- Engage with team members to achieve the highest levels of productivity.
- Following regulatory guidelines, maintain an environmentally safe classroom.
Substitute Teacher
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
10.2011 - 05.2020
- Motivated and supported students to learn and participate.
- Maintained a neat and orderly classroom environment.
- Implemented and followed lesson plans.
- Managed time and behavior Instructional Paraprofessional for Special Education, Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted struggling students with new material by presenting it differently.
- Led small groups and worked one-on-one with students on individual work.
- Updated Special Education Teacher on students’ progression Instructional Paraprofessional for Kindergarten, Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Maintained an organized and welcoming environment.
- Supported groups and individuals.
- Divided time between two Kindergarten classes.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs, and supplies.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Education
BA - Elementary Education
University of Alaska Southeast College of Education
Skills
- Leadership Time Management
- Self- Motivation Creativity
- Decision Maker Team player
- Communication Dependability
DEED Trainings
Sexual abuse awareness and prevention (AS 14.30.355)
Alcohol or drug related disabilities (AS 14.20.680
Dating violence awareness and prevention (AS 14.30.356)
Suicide awareness and prevention (AS 14.30.362)
References
Shelly Harris- Special Education Teacher
Houghtaling Elementary
2940 Baranof Ave, Ketchikan Alaska, 99901
(907)-617-9659
shelly.harris@k21schools.org
Kathleen Varela- Kindergarten Teacher
Houghtaling Elementary
2940 Baranof Ave, Ketchikan Alaska, 99901
(907)-225-3335
kathleen.varela@k21schoo.org
Thomas Neufeldt- Second Grade Teacher
Ketchikan Charter School
410 Shoenbar Rd, Ketchikan Alaska, 99901
(907) 225-8568
thomas.neufeldt@k21schools.org
Timeline
Student Teaching
Ketchikan Charter School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Paraprofessional
High School ESL, Ketchikan Gateway Borough School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
08.2018 - 06.2019
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
08.2017 - 06.2018
Substitute Teacher
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
10.2011 - 05.2020
BA - Elementary Education
University of Alaska Southeast College of Education
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