Amanda Matteson Leenhouts
Pacific,WA
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Tricia Phan
09.2020 - 09.2025
- Monitored children's health and safety during daily activities, ensuring a secure environment.
- Maintained organized household management tasks, including scheduling and inventory management.
- Coordinated transportation for children to and from school and extracurricular activities.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kids Country Learning Center
04.2017 - 04.2020
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and developmental needs.
- Facilitated daily activities that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth among preschool students.
- Coordinated classroom schedules and activities to ensure smooth transitions and maximize learning potential.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment, adhering to safety compliance regulations and best practices.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
The Backstretch Clubhouse
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that fostered early childhood development and learning..
- Communicated regularly with parents, providing updates on student progress and strategies for home support.
- Implemented behavior guidance strategies to support positive interactions and conflict resolution in the classroom.
- Established effective classroom management techniques to create a structured and nurturing learning environment.
Education
GED -
Green River Community College
Auburn, Washington, WABachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Green River Community College
Auburn, Washington, WASkills
- Dependable and reliable
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Housekeeping and cleaning
- Schedule management
- Infant care experience
- Safety consciousness
- Time management
Timeline
Private Nanny
Tricia Phan
09.2020 - 09.2025
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kids Country Learning Center
04.2017 - 04.2020
Lead Pre-K Teacher
The Backstretch Clubhouse
09.2012 - 08.2014
GED -
Green River Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Green River Community College