Hi, I’m
Amanda Leirer
Educator
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 18 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and assess learning needs.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Forest Hills Schools
Fourth Grade Science and Social Studies: Sherwood
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
Self Employed
Tutoring
08.2000 - Current
Job overview
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Organized, scheduled and facilitated instruction based on need.
Forest Hills Schools
Second Grade Teacher: Sherwood
08.2015 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
Forest Hills Schools
Long Term Substitute Second Grade Sherwood
01.2015 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Forest Hills SD And Other Local School Districts
Day to Day Substitute
09.2014 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions
Piqua City Schools
First Grade Teacher
09.2009 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Piqua City Schools
Fourth Grade Teacher
09.2006 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
Woodland Hills School District
Literacy Coach
09.2004 - 06.2006
Job overview
- Hosted staff meetings to review student data and current curriculum and train staff in literacy instruction.
- Hosted Parent Literacy Nights to provide strategies for parents to help their children at home.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
Woodland Hills School District
Reading Specialist
09.2003 - 06.2004
Job overview
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
East Allegheny School District
ELA Teacher 7th and 8th Grade
09.2002 - 06.2003
Job overview
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, and emails.
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
Columbus Public Schools
Reading Specialist/Second Grade Teacher
09.2000 - 06.2002
Job overview
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
Education
University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA
Masters Degree from Principal, Supervisor of Curriculum/Instruction
08-2005
Ohio UniversityAthens, OH
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education, Reading Specialist
06-2000
University Overview
- Psychology Concentration
- Music Minor
Skills
- Instructional Design Skills
- Learner Management System Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Project Management
- Orton Gillingham expertise
- Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Analyst
- Continuous Learner
Accomplishments
National Board Certification
Master Teacher
Orton Gillingham Certification
Certification
- Elementary 1-8
- Reading Specialist K-12
- Principal
- CIPD: Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction
- National Board Certification ELA Early and Middle Childhood
- Orton Gillingham
Timeline
Fourth Grade Science and Social Studies: Sherwood
Forest Hills Schools
08.2020 - Current
Second Grade Teacher: Sherwood
Forest Hills Schools
08.2015 - 08.2020
Long Term Substitute Second Grade Sherwood
Forest Hills Schools
01.2015 - 06.2015
Day to Day Substitute
Forest Hills SD And Other Local School Districts
09.2014 - 01.2015
First Grade Teacher
Piqua City Schools
09.2009 - 06.2010
Fourth Grade Teacher
Piqua City Schools
09.2006 - 06.2009
Literacy Coach
Woodland Hills School District
09.2004 - 06.2006
Reading Specialist
Woodland Hills School District
09.2003 - 06.2004
ELA Teacher 7th and 8th Grade
East Allegheny School District
09.2002 - 06.2003
Reading Specialist/Second Grade Teacher
Columbus Public Schools
09.2000 - 06.2002
Tutoring
Self Employed
08.2000 - Current
University of Pittsburgh
Masters Degree from Principal, Supervisor of Curriculum/Instruction
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education, Reading Specialist
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