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Teacher

Amanda George

Woodstock,VA

Summary

Passionate teacher for 16 years in both rural and urban Title 1 schools. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach for all learners, including intervention and enrichment, consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Shenandoah County Public Schools
Woodstock, VA
08.2012 - Current
  • Taught 4th grade four years, implementing departmentalized model teaching Reading and Virginia Studies and teaming with another teacher to provide instruction to two classes.
  • Taught 2nd grade six years, teaching all subject areas and teaming with colleagues to create flexible reading and word study groups.
  • Served on Response to Intervention Team at both 2nd and 4th grade, collaborating with Instructional Coaches, parents, and administrators to organize meetings, create intervention plans, assist teachers with progress monitoring and analyzing data.
  • Provided leadership as grade level team chair.
  • Collaborated with English Language teacher, creating and implementing intense vocabulary instruction for groups during Intervention/Enrichment lessons.
  • Worked cooperatively with team teachers, reading specialists, Special Education teachers, English Language teachers, administrators and parents to plan and implement differentiated lessons to meet needs of all learners.
  • Implemented accommodations for IEP and 504 plans to meet special needs of students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create unit plans, including activities on Schoology.
  • Mentored new teachers, hosted practicum students and student teacher.
  • Attended job recruitment fair representing Shenandoah County Schools at Penn State University.

Teacher

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.2006 - 07.2012
  • Taught 1st and 2nd grade each for three years
  • Implemented team-teaching model by co-teaching with licensed teacher, creating flexible groups and providing 1-1 instruction based on student needs.
  • Looped from 1st to 2nd grade with same group of students, developing close relationships with students and families and beginning second year with deep knowledge of students' needs.
  • Directed summer school program serving K-5 elementary school students.
  • Served as School Leadership Team chairperson, facilitating design and implementation of School Improvement Plan, monitoring and amending as necessary.
  • Served on Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Committee, training colleagues and implementing new program within school.

Education

Reading Licensure - Professional Studies Program -

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Master of Arts - Teaching

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
12.2000

Skills

  • Differentiation of instruction
  • Interventions: Orton Gillingham, Leveled Literacy Instruction, Intensive Reading, Reading Mastery, Imagination Station, Great Leaps
  • Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
  • Virtual Teaching via Zoom and Schoology

Timeline

Teacher

Shenandoah County Public Schools
08.2012 - Current

Teacher

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
08.2006 - 07.2012

Reading Licensure - Professional Studies Program -

Shenandoah University

Master of Arts - Teaching

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Virginia Tech

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