AMANDA JACHTHUBER
Montello
Summary
Educational professional accomplished in organizing teacher curricula, assisting with lessons and collaborating with other professionals to provide highest level of education for each student. Motivational and encouraging attitude which supports students' self-empowerment. Driven to provide academic and emotional guidance for all students. Passionate kindergarten teacher with background in fostering supportive and engaging learning environments for young learners. Skilled in developing creative lesson plans that accommodate various learning styles, promoting critical thinking and social skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance curriculum and student experience. Committed to making positive impact on students' early educational journeys by nurturing curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Montello School District
Montello
06.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood education.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and address concerns.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and observations.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for effective daily operations.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
- Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
- Documented and shared important milestones with each student's parents and guardians.
- Encouraged students to think critically by posing questions and providing stimulating materials.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to early childhood education.
Paraprofessional
Montello School District
Montello
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Managed workflows of classroom volunteers and trained on school procedures.
Paraprofessional
Kinsey School
Kinsey
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
UW Superior
Superior, WisconsinHigh School Diploma -
Dixon High School
Dixon, Illinois06.2004
Skills
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Individual Student Assistance
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Organization and Prioritization
- Effective Communication
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Reading and Writing Support
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Instructional Exhibits and Displays
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Games and Manipulatives
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Classroom Support
- Instructional Strategies
- Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
- Special Education
- Instructing Small Groups
- Educational Assistance
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Lessons and Activities
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Montello School District
06.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Montello School District
08.2015 - 06.2023
Paraprofessional
Kinsey School
08.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
UW Superior
High School Diploma -
Dixon High School
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