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Amanda Katsifis

Newmarket,ND

Summary

Kind and compassionate Elementary Classroom Teacher dedicated to creating an atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging to all students.

My objective is to obtain a 1st-5th grade teaching position.

As an accomplished teacher, I am successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

3rd Grade Teacher

Oakdale Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
  • Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress. Analyzed assessments/data to guide instruction.
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects aligned with Common Core.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
  • Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level. Weekly team planning to discuss standards progression for the week and collaborating with teammates for long range planning
  • Use of online Resources from ALP, Curriculum Now, HMH, iReady, Lexia and Schoology
  • Consistently using planning materials and resources to help create my instruction (Math in Practice, Common Core Companion, HMG Teacher Guide, etc)
  • Learning goals and success criteria are presented to students with academic language based on standards
  • Focusing on learning goals and instructional strategies to identify how students will demonstrate mastery and how the data will be used
  • Students engaged in high level thinking activities
  • Providing cross-curricular connections and real-world experiences to make instruction more meaningful

Moncocacy Elementary School

Frederick County Public Schools
08.2013 - 07.2021
  • Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress. Analyzed assessments/data to guide instruction.
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects aligned with Common Core.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
  • Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level. Weekly team planning to discuss standards progression for the week and collaborating with teammates for long range planning
  • Use of online Resources from ALP, Curriculum Now, HMH, iReady, Lexia and Schoology
  • Consistently using planning materials and resources to help create my instruction (Math in Practice, Common Core Companion, HMG Teacher Guide, etc)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Mount Saint Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD
12-2013

Accomplishments

  • I have taken numerous MSDE course and masters classes to earn my masters equivalency.
  • I am certified in Leters. This certification based on the Science of Reading.
  • I take on leadership roles within my school to help support my teammates and support student growth.

Timeline

3rd Grade Teacher

Oakdale Elementary School
08.2021 - Current

Moncocacy Elementary School

Frederick County Public Schools
08.2013 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Mount Saint Mary's University

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