Amanda Hamlin
Athens,AL
Summary
Compassionate Preschool Teacher skilled in fostering learning environments where young children thrive. Known for productivity and efficient task completion, ensuring educational goals are met with creativity and patience. Specialized in early childhood development, classroom management, and curriculum design. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, vital for nurturing student growth and building supportive relationships.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
First Friends Preschool
Athens, AL
08.2023 - Current
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Realtor
Dream Key Real Estate
Athens, AL
06.2002 - Current
- Grew client base by acquiring new customers and identifying needs to deliver relevant real estate investments.
- Executed marketing efforts via cold calling, postcard mailings and door knocking,
- Maintained current and accurate CRM database of prospective customers.
Foundation Assistant
Athena Limestone Hospital
Athens, AL
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
- Composed, edited and typed complex memos and reports with job-related software.
- Organized and managed fundraising events to support the foundation's mission.
- Maintained filing systems for records related to grants awarded by the foundation.
- Served as a liaison between external vendors providing services to the foundation and internal departments.
- Assisted in creating annual budgets, tracking expenses, and producing financial reports.
- Processed invoices for payment related to services received by the organization.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
- Managed donor database, updating contact information and recording donations.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization on special projects or initiatives.
Marketing Manager
Servpro of Limestone County
Athens, AL
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Researched emerging technologies in digital marketing space.
- Coordinated marketing events for showcasing product and service offerings.
- Liaised with media and advertising agencies to promote products.
- Planned advertising campaigns for online, print and other mediums.
- Supervised the department and provided guidance and feedback to other marketing professionals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Austin High School
Decatur, AL05-1997
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, ALSkills
- Curriculum development
- Child assessment
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Professional demeanor
- Parent and guardian relations
- Parent-teacher communication
- Basic first aid
- Effective listening
- Team building
Certification
- Currently working on getting CDA certificate.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
First Friends Preschool
08.2023 - Current
Foundation Assistant
Athena Limestone Hospital
08.2017 - 06.2020
Marketing Manager
Servpro of Limestone County
08.2015 - 08.2017
Realtor
Dream Key Real Estate
06.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
Austin High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Calhoun Community College