Amanda Lundberg
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Skilled Reading Specialist with background in fostering literacy skills in diverse student populations. Experience includes individualized lesson planning, targeted assessment, and intervention strategies to improve reading comprehension. Strengths encompass deep knowledge of child development, strong communication skills with students and parents, and ability to adapt learning methods based on student needs. Previous work has resulted in significant improvement in students' reading abilities and overall academic success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Specialist
Spring Hills Elementary School
Roselle, IL
08.2019 - 06.2023
Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for differentiating instruction based on the needs of individual students.
- Presented workshops at staff meetings regarding effective methods for teaching literacy skills.
- Utilized data from formative and summative assessments in order to analyze student progress towards meeting learning goals.
General Education Teacher
Spring Hills Elementary School
Roselle, IL
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Approached instruction with engaging, informative and motivational style.
- Provided guidance to children on appropriate behavior and social interactions with peers.
- Observed students during playtime to identify areas for improvement or reinforcement of knowledge.
Special Education Teacher
NDSEC Summer School
Roselle, IL
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Early Childhood and 1st-2nd Grade
Special Education Teacher
Spring Hills Elementary School
Roselle, IL
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Co-taught and provided instruction in resource room
- Member of the Reading Committee, Math Committee, and Unofficial Joint Committee
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
Instructional Aide
North DuPage Special Education Cooperative
Bloomingdale, IL
06.2011 - 06.2011
Student Teacher
Michael Collins Elementary School
Schaumburg, IL
03.2010 - 05.2010
- Inclusion in 5/6 Multi-Age Classroom
- Co-taught in regular education classroom
Student Teacher
Hinsdale South High School
Darien, IL
01.2010 - 03.2010
- Foundations Program Grades 9-12
- Worked with students on daily living skills in the community
- Utilized switches and Augmentative Communication Devices
Field-Based Experience
John Mills Elementary
Elmwood Park, IL
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Language Learning Program Grades 1-3
- Developed and implemented Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Plans
Camp Counselor
Northwest Special Recreation Association
Rolling Meadows, IL
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Worked with adults and children with disabilities
Practicum Experience
Fox Creek Elementary
Bloomington, IL
01.2009 - 05.2009
- Early Childhood Special Education Classroom
- Administered skill based assessments
- Instructed Special Olympics gym classes
Education
Masters of Education - Reading Specialist
Olivet Nazarene University
Oak Brook, IL07.2015
Masters of Curriculum and Instruction -
Concordia University
Chicago, IL05.2013
Bachelors of Science - Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2010
Skills
- Intervention planning
- Classroom leadership
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Literacy coaching
- Intervention strategies
- Differential instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Individualized support
- Instructional best practices
- Teacher collaboration
Certification
- Reading Specialist, 07/15
- ESL Endorsement, 06/12
- Illinois Type 3 Certificate in Elementary Education - Grades K-9, 01/11
- Illinois Type 10 Certificate in Special Education Learning and Behavior Specialist, 05/10
- Early Childhood Special Education Letter of Approval, 05/10
- Highly Qualified in Reading and Language Arts, 05/10
References
- Lisa Steiner, Instructional Coach, Spring Hills Elementary School, Roselle, IL, 60172, lsteiner@sd12.org, (630) 529-1883
- Amy Salatino, Kindergarten Teacher, Spring Hills Elementary School, Roselle, IL, 60172, asalatino@sd12.org, (630) 529-1883
- Kelly Lynn, Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Teaching , Roselle District 12, Roselle, IL, 60172, klynn@sd12.org, (630) 529-1883
- Karen Petelle, Principal, Spring Hills Elementary School, Roselle, IL, 60172, kpetelle@sd12.org, (630) 529-1883
Affiliations and Achievements
- Alpha Lambda Delta: Honors Society, Member since October 2006
- Student Education Association, Member since January 2008
- Jason Eliasek Scholarship, 04/08
- Member of Illinois State Women's Club Volleyball Team, 2006-2009
- Vice President of Illinois State Women's Club Volleyball Team, 2008-2009
- Golden Key International Honour Society, Member since November 2009
- Co-author of MS #1148 'Using Visual Supports with Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders,' in TEACHING Exceptional Children Magazine, 2010
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude, 05/10
- Roselle Middle School 6th-8th Grade Volleyball Coach, 2011-2016
- Running Coach for Spring Hills School, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2015
- IRC Member 2024
- LETRs Grant Recipient, 2024
Affiliations
- School Improvement Team
- MTSS Committee
- ELA Committee (Phonics and Vocabulary)
- Problem Solving Team
Timeline
Reading Specialist
Spring Hills Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2023
General Education Teacher
Spring Hills Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
NDSEC Summer School
01.2012 - 06.2015
Instructional Aide
North DuPage Special Education Cooperative
06.2011 - 06.2011
Special Education Teacher
Spring Hills Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2015
Student Teacher
Michael Collins Elementary School
03.2010 - 05.2010
Student Teacher
Hinsdale South High School
01.2010 - 03.2010
Field-Based Experience
John Mills Elementary
08.2009 - 12.2009
Camp Counselor
Northwest Special Recreation Association
06.2009 - 08.2009
Practicum Experience
Fox Creek Elementary
01.2009 - 05.2009
- Reading Specialist, 07/15
- ESL Endorsement, 06/12
- Illinois Type 3 Certificate in Elementary Education - Grades K-9, 01/11
- Illinois Type 10 Certificate in Special Education Learning and Behavior Specialist, 05/10
- Early Childhood Special Education Letter of Approval, 05/10
- Highly Qualified in Reading and Language Arts, 05/10
Masters of Education - Reading Specialist
Olivet Nazarene University
Masters of Curriculum and Instruction -
Concordia University
Bachelors of Science - Education
Illinois State University
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