Amanda Evans-Clark

Maricopa,AZ

Summary

Dynamic educator with a strong background in classroom management and student motivation. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans and enhance student learning through hands-on experiences.

Overview

Certification

years of professional experience

Work History

Math/Science / Culinary Arts Teacher

PRG

Maricopa, AZ

08.2023 - Current

Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance student learning experiences.
Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse science topics.
Facilitated student success and academic growth new curriculum implementation.
Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
Compiled, administered and graded examinations and other assigned work.

Social Studies Teacher/General Education 6-12

SmartSchool/Vista High School Mesa

Mesa, AZ

07.2014 - 05.2023

Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and curriculum frameworks.
Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance students' critical thinking and debate skills.
Assessed student comprehension of material through written tests, oral presentations, and group projects.
Created activities such as debates and simulations to reinforce learning objectives.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary projects and activities.
Utilized data collection methods such as surveys or questionnaires to assess student attitudes towards various topics covered in class.
Researched educational trends and stayed abreast of current topics in education.
Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.

High School General Education Teacher

Chicago Public Schools, Garfield Park Office

Chicago, Illinois

09.1997 - 06.2014

Integrated technology into lessons to support interactive learning experiences.
Supported students with special needs by adapting instructional materials and techniques.
Implemented differentiated instruction techniques based on individual student needs.
Instructed students on ideas and customs in English, conversational English and career planning, social adjustment, and practical life skills.
Helped students cultivate life and social skills like using public transportation, appropriate emotional expression and communicating with co-workers and employers.
Determined training needs of each student through academic assessments.
Facilitated small group discussions to encourage active participation among students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - RHIT/LIB ART/SOC SCI/FOOD BEV

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN

05-2000

Skills

Culinary techniques
Culinary instruction methods
Recipe development
Culinary assessment methods
Culinary classroom management
Culinary classroom management techniques
Curriculum design
lesson planning
Student needs assessment
Classroom management
Student records management

Group learning mechanics
Student engagement strategies
Public speaking
Visual aids utilization
Blackboard software
educational technology
critical thinking
problem solving
IEP planning
[State] teaching credential
Community service
effective communication