Amanda Losing
Marshalltown
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience in literacy instruction and special education. Excels with data-driven decision-making, leading to improved student outcomes. Expertise in facilitating professional development and collaborating with leadership teams to enhance school initiatives. Highly reflective and committed to continuous improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
K-3 Special Education Teacher
Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools
Grinnell
08.2025 - Current
- Create and execute individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Provide specially designed instruction aligned with individualized education plans.
- Contributes as a member of the building leadership team to enhance school initiatives.
K-2 Special Education / Title I Literacy Teacher
Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools
Grinnell
08.2019 - 06.2025
- Designed and executed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented literacy interventions for K-2 students.
- Designed district-wide literacy progress monitoring aligned with the science of reading.
- Facilitated professional development on dyslexia and evidence-based literacy practices.
- Facilitated professional learning community meetings to enhance collaboration.
- Contributed as a member of building leadership team to enhance school initiatives.
K-2 Title I Literacy Specialist
Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools
Grinnell
08.2009 - 06.2019
- Implemented targeted literacy interventions for K-2 students, improving reading proficiency and engagement.
- Facilitated professional learning communities to foster educator collaboration.
- Participated as a member of building leadership team to drive school initiatives.
Education
K-12 Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement -
Grand View University
Des Moines08-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA05-2009
Skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Innovative problem solving
- Analytical
- Strong relationships with students
- Leadership in professional development
- Effective classroom management
- Reflective practitioner
- Strong organizational skills
- Active engagement in literacy research
Timeline
K-3 Special Education Teacher
Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools
08.2025 - Current
K-2 Special Education / Title I Literacy Teacher
Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools
08.2019 - 06.2025
K-2 Title I Literacy Specialist
Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools
08.2009 - 06.2019
K-12 Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement -
Grand View University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Buena Vista University