Amanda Martian
Marysville,WA
Summary
Flexible and adaptive educator with experience in classroom management and differentiated instruction at Billings Public Schools. Demonstrates a proven ability to cultivate a positive learning environment while collaborating effectively with team members. Expertise in multimedia instruction and relationship building enables the successful adaptation of lessons to meet diverse student needs, fostering growth and engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Marysville School District
Marysville, Washington
07.2025 - Current
- Promoted collaboration between peers by assigning group work tasks.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through effective communication.
- Encouraged creativity and critical thinking among students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Elementary teacher
Billings Public schools
Billings, Mt
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Working as a certified full-time kindergarten teacher at Central Heights Elementary School.
- Actively engaging in classroom management skills, curriculum development, and implementation.
- Creating a positive and encouraging learning environment for all my students.
- Working closely with peers and teaching partners to adapt learning to best fit the needs of all students.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Billings Public Schools
Billings, MT
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with regular teachers to ensure continuity of instruction.
- Developed and enforced behavioral management plans.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
Graduate Student Research Assistantship
Montana State University Billings
Billings, Mt
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Employed data collection techniques and computer proficiency to aid Dr. Reaves and Dr. Perius.
- College of Education
Graduate Student Assistantship
Montana State University Billings
Billings, Mt
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Working as a peer mentor, helping students accomplish their personal, professional, and academic goals.
- Engaged students from different backgrounds while implementing effective technological tools.
- Utilizing customer service skills as well as good organizational skills.
- TRIO SSS Peer Mentor
Teacher Naturalist
Montana Audubon Center
Billings, Mt
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Working as an outdoor education teacher, partnering with Billings Public Schools and homeschool parents to teach programs where students are outside at least 85% of the time, learning and exploring nature.
Summer Camp Counselor
City of Lynnwood
Lynwood, wa
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Learned important leadership, problem-solving, and organizational and planning skills throughout the summer while leading different groups of campers between the ages of 6 through 17.
- Developed weekly plans to accommodate the changing themes and age levels each week.
Peer Mentor
Center for Civic Engagement
Pullman, wa
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Working closely with a diverse range of students as well as community members to help students find civic engagement opportunities in their local communities across the country.
- Becoming proficient in Microsoft Office and similar Google programs, while also learning how to make effective infographics and flyers for classes with service learning.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Montana State University—Billings
Billings05-2024
Bachelor of Science Degree -
Washington State University
Pullman12-2020
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
Arlington, WA06-2017
Associate of Arts - Running Start
Everett Community College
Everett, WA01.2017
Skills
- Multimedia instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Growth mindset
- Team collaboration
- Standards-based lesson planning
- Classroom organization
- Relationship building
References
- Melanie Reaves, MSUB Associate Professor and Department Chair of Education Theory and Practice, Melanie.reaves@msubillings.edu, 406-657-2355
- Traci Sgrignoli, MSUB Director of Field Experiences and Licensure, Traci.sgrignoli@msubillings.edu, 406-657-1670
- Keira Wulff, Elementary School Principal, Wulffk@billingsschools.org, 406-281-6209
Certification
- Heartsaver First Aid and CPR AED
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Marysville School District
07.2025 - Current
Elementary teacher
Billings Public schools
01.2024 - 07.2025
Graduate Student Research Assistantship
Montana State University Billings
01.2023 - 01.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Billings Public Schools
01.2022 - 05.2024
Graduate Student Assistantship
Montana State University Billings
01.2022 - 01.2024
Teacher Naturalist
Montana Audubon Center
01.2021 - 01.2024
Summer Camp Counselor
City of Lynnwood
01.2020 - 01.2021
Peer Mentor
Center for Civic Engagement
01.2017 - 01.2020
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Montana State University—Billings
Bachelor of Science Degree -
Washington State University
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
Associate of Arts - Running Start
Everett Community College
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