Amanda O'Neil
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
GATE Teacher
Doral Academy Las Vegas
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
GATE Teacher
Somerset Stephanie Academy
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
3rd Grade Teacher
Somerset Stephanie Academy
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
2nd Grade Teacher
Somerset Stephanie Academy
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05.2013
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Public Speaking
- Collaborative learning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Learning Strategies
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
GATE Teacher
Doral Academy Las Vegas
08.2023 - Current
GATE Teacher
Somerset Stephanie Academy
08.2022 - 07.2023
3rd Grade Teacher
Somerset Stephanie Academy
08.2015 - 07.2022
2nd Grade Teacher
Somerset Stephanie Academy
07.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Nevada Las Vegas