Amanda Mares
Denver,CO
Summary
Licensed Colorado Educator passionate about promoting inclusion and stronger communities. Skillful in analysis, goal-driven consultation, and collaboration among teams. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Ellis Elementary and DCIS at Fairmont, Denver Public Schools
Denver, CO
08.2018 - Current
- Audited “Student-Led Objectives” and reported teacher outcomes to district leadership
- Managed compliance with the Colorado Department of Education’s Early Literacy Grant
- Builds relationships with all stakeholders
- Oversees student teachers, paraprofessional and volunteers in accordance with classroom and school mission
- Consistently reviews and validates student data to ensure academic and social emotional growth
- Member of the Instructional Leadership Team, Whole Child Team, and Personnel Committee
- Led professional development trainings around best-teaching practices, and 'whole child' development
- Sets high, consistent, clear expectations for student growth
- Member of the School Accountability Committee, which oversees and makes budgetary school-level decisions
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Senior Team Lead
Ellis Elementary School, Denver Public Schools
Denver, CO
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Member of the Early Literacy Grant Task force; successfully attained and managed a $450,000 literacy grant.
- Held weekly coaching meetings centered around student data to facilitate professional development and achievement of professional goals
- Collaborated with school leadership to develop strategies for improving efficiency and productivity of the team.
- Coached and observed teachers within compliance of a district framework, and teachers' ambitions
- Led grade-level teams through detail-oriented, data-driven inquiry cycles
- Led 100% of coached teachers to effective ratings
- Reported performance outcomes to district leadership on a quarterly basis
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist
Ellis Elementary
Denver, CO
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Led professional development training around teaching historically underserved students for staff of 75
- Set vision focused on eliminating bias among staff and creating a culture of trust and understanding
- Set rigorous and measurable goals focused on creating asset-based mindsets among colleagues.
Kindergarten and Third Grade Teacher
Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont
Denver, CO
08.2012 - 06.2018
Legal Assistant
U.S. Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division
Denver, CO
05.2007 - 05.2011
- Complied with federal reporting requirements of filing federal legal documents
- Provided legal assistance to six United States trial attorneys in the Indian Resources Section
Education
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction - Urban Education
University of Denver, Morgridge College of Education
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
University of Colorado
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Fast-Paced Decision Making
- Collaboration
- Clear Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Organization
- Emotional Intelligence
- Stakeholder Relationship Building
- Project Management
Leadership Experience
- PDU Co-Facilitator of “Mindfulness in the Classroom”, Ellis Elementary, 12/2018, 03/2019
- Presenter of “Teaching the Tough Stuff”, Colorado Peace Jam Educator Conference, 09/2018
- Student Teacher Mentor, DCIS at Fairmont, 08/2016, 12/2016
- Student Teacher Mentor, DCIS at Fairmont, 02/2018, 05/2018
- Denver Teacher Residency Mentor, DCIS at Fairmont, 08/2014, 06/2015
- Kindergarten Team Lead, DCIS at Fairmont, 08/2014, 06/2015
- Presenter of “Global Studies for Elementary Students”, ISSN National Conference, 07/2014
Certification
- Colorado Professional Teaching License, Elementary Education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Team Lead
Ellis Elementary School, Denver Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2022
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist
Ellis Elementary
06.2019 - 06.2020
Second Grade Teacher
Ellis Elementary and DCIS at Fairmont, Denver Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Kindergarten and Third Grade Teacher
Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmont
08.2012 - 06.2018
Legal Assistant
U.S. Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division
05.2007 - 05.2011
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction - Urban Education
University of Denver, Morgridge College of Education
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
University of Colorado
- Colorado Professional Teaching License, Elementary Education
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