Amanda Jones
NORRISTOWN,PA
Summary
Dedicated education professional with experience across diverse early childhood settings. Skilled in classroom organization, daily logistics, and thoughtful lesson planning that promotes meaningful student engagement. Uses effective, research-based strategies to support learning and behavior. Committed to fostering inclusive, supportive environments that nurture the academic, social, and emotional development of every student.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Hansell Childcare Center
Bridgeport, PA
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Implemented structured classroom activities that encouraged active participation and fostered a nurturing learning environment.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and development.
- Designed and implemented behavior management techniques aimed at improving student participation.
- Collaborated with staff to create inclusive educational experiences for diverse learners.
- Implemented systematic organization and upkeep of classroom resources to support educational activities.
- Facilitated communication between parents regarding student needs.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Coordinated and managed school events and field trips to provide safe and enriching experiences for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational activities and programs.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Maintained a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Camp Counselor
Ladi Icon Beauty School
Plymouth Meeting, PA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated engaging activities that enhanced campers' social and teamwork skills.
- Developed and implemented daily schedules ensuring balanced program delivery for diverse age groups.
- Mentored junior counselors, providing guidance on effective camper engagement strategies.
- Monitored camper behavior, fostering a positive environment through conflict resolution techniques.
- Collaborated with staff to design creative workshops that aligned with educational objectives of the camp.
- Ensured safety protocols were consistently adhered to during all camp activities and excursions.
- Organized special events, enhancing community involvement and enriching campers' experiences through diverse programming.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
Office Assistant
State Representative Greg Scott
Norristown, PA
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and organization of materials.
- Assisted in constituent communication, providing timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
- Maintained accurate records and files, improving data retrieval efficiency for staff usage.
- Supported event planning efforts, coordinating logistics for community outreach initiatives.
- Developed proficiency in office software tools, facilitating effective document preparation and management.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery of information.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA12-2027
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Lesson planning
- Small group instruction
- Curriculum design
- Literacy development
- Special education support
- Safety and supervision
- Child development
- Student engagement
- Parent communication
- Diversity and inclusion
Certification
- Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification
- Pennsylvania Criminal Record Scheck
- FBI Criminal History Record
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Hansell Childcare Center
06.2024 - 08.2025
Camp Counselor
Ladi Icon Beauty School
06.2023 - 08.2023
Office Assistant
State Representative Greg Scott
11.2021 - 06.2023
Early Childhood Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania