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Amanda Godwin

Johns Creek,GA

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher

The Lionheart School
Alpharetta, GA
08.2023 - Current
  • Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and nonverbal students.
  • Promoted positive attitudes with every student through Developmental, Individual-differences and relationship based model.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
  • Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.

School Counseling Intern

Forsyth County Schools
Cumming, GA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments at a Title I Elementary School.
  • Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
  • Assessed students and proposed behavior management plans to alleviate academic and social problems.
  • Supported teachers and students during Individual Education Plan (IEP) development.
  • Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
  • Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
  • Collaborated with counselors for grades K-5, Helped with Special Education Classes, Instructed Instructional Resource Remediation small groups, and shadowed school speech and language pathologist assessments and small groups.

WINGS Peer Mentor

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
08.2020 - 01.2023

Education to Accomplish Growth in Life Experiences (EAGLES) is a comprehensive transition program for students with disabilities.

Employment Warmhearted Individual Nurturing Great Success (WING)

  • Served as an Employment Advisor for two employees with intellectual disabilities in the Auburn Athletics Department.
  • Monitored employees completing work activities to further explain instructions.
  • Offered clear and precise corrective feedback with direction for improvement and next steps.
  • Praised and encouraged employees by recognizing tasks completed correctly.

Academic Warmhearted Individual Nurturing Great Success (WING)

  • Mentored EAGLES Students throughout year with ethical leadership and service throughout academic, employment, and social settings.
  • Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
  • Modeled appropriate academic and social attitudes and behaviors.

Social Warmhearted Individual Nurturing Great Success (WING)

  • Talked with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization.

Panhellenic Delegate EAGLES Program Representative

  • Represented Alpha Delta Pi as a representative for Auburn's Inaugural Fall Recruitment for the EAGLES Program.
  • Upheld strong constituent relations with other sororities, the EAGLES Program, and families of new Greek Life members.
  • Built and deepened partnerships with other sororities to more effectively carry out agendas.
  • Provided support and answered questions regarding the social agenda of the sorority and EAGLES Program.

Leadership

Church Of The Highlands
Auburn, AL
01.2021 - 08.2022

252 College Ministry Intern

  • Worked closely with church staff and team members to organize and set up college ministry nights.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Responsible for multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.

High School Ministry Intern Leader

  • Small group leader intern that developed, administered and updated complete educational program serving more than twenty students.
  • Collaborated with ministry members and leaders to establish goals and objectives for faith-based education programs.
  • Maintained safety and security of all children involved in program.

Small Group Administrator

  • Recruited church members to lead and develop a curriculum for small groups.
  • Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation of small groups.
  • Explained small group leader duties to potential candidates.
  • Aided in uploading each small group in an online directory.

Special Needs Sunday School Teacher

  • Selected and hired to organize weekly staffing of pre-K and elementary students with intellectual and physical disabilities on developing their faith into daily life through Highlands Haven.
  • Assists students in learning and how to cope and communicate in social situations while performing calming techniques primarily for kids with Autism and ADHD.
  • Maintained child care and safety until released to parent or guardian.
  • Recruited other member of the congregation to serve in Haven.

Sales/Merchandising/Social Media Associate

ElleB Gifts
Cumming, GA
05.2017 - 12.2022
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Utilized social media to promote products, store, and community.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
05.2023

Affiliations

  • Kappa Omicron Nu Honors Society Member
  • Disability Advocacy Award Recipient
  • Junior High and High School Girls Small Group Leader
  • College and High School Ministry Dream Team Member
  • High School Leaders Anonymous Group Small Group Leader
  • Alpha Delta Pi Member- Beta Omega Chapter

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

The Lionheart School
08.2023 - Current

School Counseling Intern

Forsyth County Schools
01.2023 - 05.2023

Leadership

Church Of The Highlands
01.2021 - 08.2022

WINGS Peer Mentor

Auburn University
08.2020 - 01.2023

Sales/Merchandising/Social Media Associate

ElleB Gifts
05.2017 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Auburn University
Amanda Godwin