AMANDA EWERS
LAKEVILLE,MN
Summary
Compassionate Teacher with Language Arts and Communication experience. Skilled at maintaining classroom productivity with great attention to detail and collaboration. Outgoing and caring with deep understanding of Constructivist Learning teaching methods. Dedicated and passionate educator with proven track record successfully leading student discussions and providing individualized instruction. Communicates effectively with administrators, faculty and parents. Well versed in educational standards and innovative teaching methods.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Isd 191
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Substitute Teacher
Teachers On Call
09.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
Author and Public Speaker
Self-employed
09.2020 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Maintained student-centered, supportive environment in delivering learning experiences.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Researched material extensively before writing informative speeches.
- Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
- Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
Service Unit Manager and Troop Leader
Girl Scouts River Valleys
10.2018 - Current
- Supervise volunteers in service unit and support responsibilities in their roles to ensure fun and safe experiences for girls in local geographical area.
- Helped develop monthly schedules and assignments.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Managed over 400 girls and volunteers.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Twin Cities YMCA
11.2017 - Current
- Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
- Assistant and coach in development of Pedal for Parkinson’s programming
- Cultivated positive relationships with class participants by teaching variety of challenging and entertaining group fitness classes.
- Led classes to over 100 participants each week.
- Supported individual journeys with one-on-one instruction to supplement group lessons for participants needing extra guidance.
- Monitored client progress in group settings by assessing technique and form.
Sales Representative
Destination Maternity Corp
07.2012 - 09.2015
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits
- Determined problem areas and resolved issues related to profitability and business objective achievement
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Hawkeye Community College
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
- Scored exams and graded student performance fairly.
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IANo Degree - Teacher Licensure CAL
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MNMaster of Arts - Teaching
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Applied Sociology - Minor Business Administration
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2007
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA12.2004
Skills
- Lesson implementation
- Relationship building and management
- Instructional technology
- Group and individual instruction
- Student records management
- Safety awareness
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational abilities
- Music Selection
- Social Media Promotion
- Basic First Aid
- Class Coordination
- Stretching and Recovery
- Client Needs Assessment
- Class Organization
- Exercise Strategies
- Remote Teaching
- Class Encouragement
- Group Exercise
- Detailed Instruction
- Customer Satisfaction
- Equipment Preparation
- Class Instruction
Quote
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Chinese proverb
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Isd 191
03.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Teachers On Call
09.2022 - Current
Author and Public Speaker
Self-employed
09.2020 - Current
Service Unit Manager and Troop Leader
Girl Scouts River Valleys
10.2018 - Current
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Twin Cities YMCA
11.2017 - Current
Sales Representative
Destination Maternity Corp
07.2012 - 09.2015
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Hawkeye Community College
08.2010 - 08.2011
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Des Moines Area Community College
No Degree - Teacher Licensure CAL
Bemidji State University
Master of Arts - Teaching
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Sociology - Minor Business Administration
East Carolina University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Tidewater Community College
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