Amanda Meininger
Scottsbluff,Nebraska
Summary
Middle Grades Science Teacher with experience developing, implementing, and teaching a diverse and rigorous science curriculum. A committed educator, who shares her passion of science with her students through highly engaging lessons and instruction. Specializing in building strong relationships with students, creating a safe learning environment, implementing technology in a variety of ways and holding students to consistently high standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Bluffs Middle School
05.2023 - Current
- Teach five eighth grade level science courses and one science enrichment course.
- Research, plan and create lessons and instructional activities that align to our state science standards that are highly engaging and rigorous for my students.
- Maintain a welcoming and safe classroom environment through effective classroom management and building relationships, where all students feel safe to participate and learn.
- Assess students knowledge and current understanding of content and tailor my lesson plans to addressing their areas of need by adding in additional resources to enhance and build on to their current skill sets.
Science Specialist
Westmoor Elementary
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Planned for and delivered high quality instructional programs as outlined by state standards and district curriculum guidelines for grades 3-5.
- Assessed and tailed instruction based on students needs and prior knowledge.
- Built and maintained relationships with students to cultivate a safe and productive classroom environment for all.
Science Teacher
Crawford Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Developed science curriculum that correlates with Nebraska State science standards, using existing curriculum as well as other research based online science resources from 4th through 6th grade.
- Planned field trips, both in person and virtual, where students met specialists in the field of science and explored science concepts in the real world.
- Created curriculum alignment guides in Google Suites for existing science curriculum as well as headed a committee for selecting a more standard aligned curriculum for the school grades K-8.
- Taught virtually for four months during COVID, ensuring that students were progressing and learning content in line with our curriculum planning guide, as well as maintaining and nurturing relationships with my students.
Science Teacher
ESU #13
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Created a middle grades science curriculum plan by gathering resources from online sources and using a variety of online platforms that was taught to middle school students during a summer program.
- Improved student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies and adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs.
Education
Associates of Science in Education -
Eastern Wyoming College At Torrington, WY
Bachelors of Science in Middle Grades Education - Science and Social Sciences
Chadron State College At Chadron, NE
05.2018
Skills
- Effective at Managing Student Behavior
- Hardworking and Enthusiastic
- Tech Savy
- Lifelong Learner
- Strong Communication Skills
- Highly Organized
Certification
Nebraska Standard Teaching Certification, 02/2023 - 08/2028
Certified in Middle Grades Education, Concentration Areas: Science and Social Studies
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
Bluffs Middle School
05.2023 - Current
Science Specialist
Westmoor Elementary
05.2021 - 05.2023
Science Teacher
Crawford Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2021
Science Teacher
ESU #13
05.2017 - 08.2018
Associates of Science in Education -
Eastern Wyoming College At Torrington, WY
Bachelors of Science in Middle Grades Education - Science and Social Sciences
Chadron State College At Chadron, NE
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