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Amanda Freeman

Farmington Hills,MI

Summary

Enthusiastic teaching professional with relevant experience in classroom management, curriculum development and student engagement. Proven ability to foster positive relationships with parents, students, and fellow educators to enhance the overall learning environment. Demonstrated impact on student progress using educational best practices and creative teaching strategies. Dedicated to promoting social, physical, and mental development in students.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Intern

Loon Lake Elementary School
Wixom, MI
09.2024 - Current
  • Prepared meaningful and engaging lesson plans to support the Kindergarten Curriculum at Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.
  • Effectively planned for diverse learners, and used formative assessments to gauge student understanding.
  • Used effective classroom management techniques, set clear expectations for students, and maintained consistent routines.
  • Utilized a variety of instructional strategies, including whole group instruction, hands-on activities, small group work, and one-on-one conferences with students.
  • Participated in district professional development days, building staff meetings, and grade-level planning.
  • Built positive relationships with school staff and students.
  • Nurtured a welcoming and inclusive environment in the classroom.
  • Offered a full-time position as a Building Substitute Teacher.

Teaching Intern

Jeffers Elementary School
Spring Lake, MI
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Gained hands-on experience using iReady and the Lucy Calkins curriculum.
  • Built relationships with students, families, and faculty.
  • Created lesson plans and taught across all core subjects, including math, science, reading, writing, phonics, and social studies.
  • Conducted group interventions for math and reading.

Summer Nanny

Self Employed Services
Farmington Hills, MI
06.2016 - 08.2023
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
  • Provided age-appropriate educational activities to promote learning and development.
  • Assisted in teaching basic life skills such as hygiene habits, manners, self-care routines.
  • Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
  • Provided overnight care for two weeks for parents who traveled out of town.

Education

Bachelor of Science - PCKET Pre-K-6th And Educational Studies

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
12-2024

Skills

  • Teaching strategies
  • In-depth lesson planning
  • Inclusive teaching
  • Classroom engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Student motivation
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Mathematics instruction

Timeline

Teaching Intern

Loon Lake Elementary School
09.2024 - Current

Teaching Intern

Jeffers Elementary School
01.2024 - 04.2024

Summer Nanny

Self Employed Services
06.2016 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - PCKET Pre-K-6th And Educational Studies

Grand Valley State University
Amanda Freeman