Amanda McCann
Wakefield,RI
Summary
Upbeat and nurturing teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through a positive and child-centered mindset. Caring relationship-builder with forward thinking mindset, committed to professional growth and open to new ideas and approaches to student learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
East Greenwich Public Schools
East Greenwich , RI
09.2022 - Current
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
Second Grade Teacher
Barrington Public Schools
Barrington , United States
2007.09 - 2008.06
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Building Substitute Teacher
Sowams Elementary School
Barrington , RI
2006.09 - 2007.06
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Director of Extended School Year Program
Barrington Public Schools
Barrington , RI
2006.07 - 2006.08
- Collaborated with 1:1 Teacher assistants and paraprofessionals to focus on individual student IEP's, bringing a fun vibe to learning while bridging the summer gap
Long Term Substitute
Sowams Elementary School
Barrington , RI
2006.03 - 2006.06
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-3, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Took over for literacy specialist, handling one-on-one instruction with struggling readers, performing assessments and analyzing results to spot students in need of further help.
- Took over for Special Education self-contained teacher, creating and managing IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Kindergarten Teacher
Greenwich Public Schools
Greenwich , CT
2003.09 - 2005.06
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent learning celebrations and positive reinforcement
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Acted as School Math Representative, researching and selecting districtwide program
- Attended professional development workshops on Professional Learning Communities, Reader's/Writer's Workshop, Word Walls, and Empowering Writer's
- Presented theories of Early Reading and Writing strategies to Kindergarten parents by request of building administrator
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Education
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English With Minor in Early Childhood Education
James Madison University
Harrinsonburg, VA12.2005
Skills
- Behavioral Improvement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Student Needs Assessments
- District Standards
- Classroom Management Techniques
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
East Greenwich Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Barrington Public Schools
2007.09 - 2008.06
Building Substitute Teacher
Sowams Elementary School
2006.09 - 2007.06
Director of Extended School Year Program
Barrington Public Schools
2006.07 - 2006.08
Long Term Substitute
Sowams Elementary School
2006.03 - 2006.06
Kindergarten Teacher
Greenwich Public Schools
2003.09 - 2005.06
Master of Arts - Reading Education
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Arts - English With Minor in Early Childhood Education
James Madison University
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