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Amanda Lynch

Valencia,CA

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with a passion to address individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Education Specialist- Middle School

Fillmore Unified School District
Fillmore, CA
10.2021 - Current
  • Seamlessly provided individualized instruction to students in general education classroom that utilized a co-taught setting.
  • Implemented research-based instructional strategies that promote academic success for all learners that were a part of the co-taught classes.
  • Planned and organized IEP meetings for all students on my caseload.
  • Provided support for teachers and staff with the implementation of Individual Education Plans.
  • Communicated regularly with classroom teachers regarding individual student's progress towards meeting goals outlined in IEPs.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students and their families and communicated regularly about student progress and support.

Education Specialist/Caseload Manager

Five Keys Schools And Programs
Los Angeles , CA
01.2014 - 10.2021
  • Created weekly schedules that allowed every students to receive appropriate support services.
  • Coordinated, scheduled and implemented IEP meetings.
  • Monitored student progress within general education classroom/curriculum and provided support to students, parents and staff members.
  • Collaborated with community partners, law enforcement staff and fellow teachers and principals to best meet the individual needs of learners.
  • Coordinated procedural trainings within the Special Education Department.
  • Created curriculum to support learners with independent living skills.
  • Coordinated field trips to local museums, government agencies and local community colleges.
  • Connected learners with outside services within the community that could provide support and meet the students needs.
  • Met with parents, guardians, students and other stakeholders to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards

Support Staff/ Overnight Staff

Avenues Supportive Living Services
Valencia, CA
07.2012 - 07.2014
  • Supported adults with developmental disabilities learn independent living skills.
  • Connected adults with disabilities with resources in their community that sparked their interest.
  • Provided adults with disabilities with opportunities to learn new skills within their own community.
  • Aided adults with disabilities at their place of work and performed job coach duties.
  • Helped adults with disabilities create and maintain their individual routine or schedule.
  • Live-in roommate for adult with disabilities, and helped create weekly chores list, and rules and expectations for each other.

Math 210/310 Tutor

California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
08.2011 - 05.2013
  • Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help learners thrive and learn.
  • Taught learners struggling with Algebra and Geometry.
  • Supported the math department by sitting in for test proctoring for any math test provided throughout the school.

Academic Coach/ Peer Mentor

California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
12.2011 - 12.2012
  • Assessed students' knowledge, comprehension and study habits to track progress and set realistic goals.
  • Presented and drafted various scheduling options for students to help allocate time for classes, extra work and free time.
  • Shared resources, opportunities and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
  • Established trusting relationship with mentee by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Mentored and tutored peers who receive services from the Disability Resource Office, and helped the mentees have a smooth transition into CSUN.

Education

Master of Education - Learning Design And Technology

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University Northridge
Northridge
05.2013

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Certified CRLA Level 2 Mentor
  • Mental Health First Aid USA certified
  • Able to coordinate and develop trainings
  • Mentor other teachers and help them obtain their teaching credentials
  • Strong communication skills
  • Problem Solver

Accomplishments

* Recipient of "The President's Volunteer Service Award"- May 2011

* Participant in the "Family Fun Reading Project"- April 2012

* MADNT Trained- August 2013

* Mental Health First Aid USA Certified- May 2017

* Five Keys Schools and Programs Southern California's Community Sites Teacher of the Year- August 2018

Timeline

Education Specialist- Middle School

Fillmore Unified School District
10.2021 - Current

Education Specialist/Caseload Manager

Five Keys Schools And Programs
01.2014 - 10.2021

Support Staff/ Overnight Staff

Avenues Supportive Living Services
07.2012 - 07.2014

Academic Coach/ Peer Mentor

California State University, Northridge
12.2011 - 12.2012

Math 210/310 Tutor

California State University, Northridge
08.2011 - 05.2013

Master of Education - Learning Design And Technology

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University Northridge

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Antelope Valley College

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