Amanda McVey
Hays,KS
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Tutor
Tutored By Teachers
09.2022 - Current
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Elementary Science Teacher
USD 457
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
Paraprofessional Educator
USD 457
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Sales Recruiter
Harvard Risk Management
09.2013 - 08.2017
- Identified potential prospects through referrals, cold calling, job websites and career fairs.
- Posted adverts with open job positions on various job boards and social media platforms.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Student Advisor
Ashford University
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Education
Master's - Elementary Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Argosy University
07.2011
Skills
- Teaching
- Time management
- Training
- CPR
- Powerpoint
- Classroom Management
- Writing Skills
- Research
- Tutoring
- Math
- Special Education
- Recruiting
- Autism Experience
- Behavior Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Toddler Care
- Social Work
- Organizational Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Experience Working With Students
- Administrative Experience
- Microsoft Project
- Search engines
- Programmable logic controllers
- LMS
- Google Suite
- Certifications and Licenses
- Teaching Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Professional Educator License
- Test Proctoring
- Counseling
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Public Speaking
- Four Blocks Knowledge
- Distance Learning Platforms
- Quizzes, Tests and Exams
- Instructional Methods
- Motivating Students
- Emergent Curriculum
- Student Evaluation
- Positive Learning Environment
- Parent and Student Communication
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Student Records Management
- Organizational Development Knowledge
Timeline
Teacher Tutor
Tutored By Teachers
09.2022 - Current
Elementary Science Teacher
USD 457
08.2019 - 07.2022
Paraprofessional Educator
USD 457
08.2017 - 12.2018
Sales Recruiter
Harvard Risk Management
09.2013 - 08.2017
Student Advisor
Ashford University
09.2011 - 09.2013
Master's - Elementary Education
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Argosy University