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Amanda Peters

Blaine,MN

Summary

Building foundational knowledge is essential for student success, so the goal is to provide the best learning experience for students. Setting high expectations aids student growth in becoming lifelong learners and critical thinkers. Creating great rapport between students and the teacher is key to creating an inclusive classroom atmosphere. Positive energy and creativity will be instrumental in establishing lesson plans that will benefit a wide variety of diverse learners.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Anoka Hennepin School District
Coon Rapids, MN
06.2022 - Current
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
  • Prepared cheerleaders for games with rigorous practice schedule.
  • Coordinated with other coaches to improve performance of 25 cheerleaders on JV and Varsity.
  • Practice stunting and weight training to prepare cheerleaders for game day and gain experience to confidently stunt.

Kindergarten Summer School Teacher

Forest Lake Area School District
Forest Lake, MN
06.2022 - Current
  • Implemented new math and literacy curriculum to best fit students' needs.
  • Used PBIS strategies and Second Step curriculum to aide students' social and emotional development.
  • Taught approximately 14 students in the age range of 4-5 years old.
  • Introduced young students to academics so students are prepared to enter kindergarten in the Fall.


Kindergarten Teacher

Forest Lake Area School District
Scandia, MN
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
  • Increased student knowledge of all letter names and sounds to 90% of students by the end of the year
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences
  • Used multiple learning models to benefit a wide range of abilities
  • Supported students with stronger learning needs through adapting lessons to fit their learning goal
  • Increased student achievement in math and literacy areas by using a hands-on approach and adjusting lesson plans to fit individual and overall class needs
  • Integrated International Baccalaureate program in curricula to educate students through a world-view lens

First Grade Summer School Teacher

Mounds View Public Schools
Arden Hills, MN
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Created and implemented curriculum and lesson plans to cover required material.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create well rounded lesson plans.
  • Grouped students according to reading level for guided reading strategies.
  • Created STEAM lessons and activities for themed weeks.
  • Co-taught with colleagues to optimize whole group and small group lessons.

Lead Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers Inc.
Mounds View, MN
06.2017 - 08.2020
  • Created lesson plans, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
  • Observed over 20 children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
  • Increased student success by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons accordingly
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
  • Communicated with families about the learning objectives throughout the day and created goals to assist individual needs of students

Student Teacher

Centerview Elementary School
Blaine, MN
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Integrated new strategies for optimal classroom management and behavioral control
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices to prepare lesson plans that cover curricula topics
  • Effectively taught distance learning through multiple online platforms and developed adapted lessons for online learning
  • Created a welcoming and inclusive environment for all diverse learners with various backgrounds and needs

Education

Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Elementary Education

University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
05.2020

Skills

  • Lesson development
  • Classroom management
  • IEP support
  • Key decision making
  • Proficient in Microsoft and Google platforms
  • Use of International Baccalaureate program
  • Integrating Tools4Reading Sound Wall with phonemic awareness lessons
  • Experience using Bridges, Math Expressions, Heggerty, kPALS, Jan Richardson, and Second Steps curricula
  • Versed in Seesaw, Flipgrid, Schoology, Fast Bridge, and various learning management systems
  • Building good rapport with students, families, and faculty
  • Teamwork / Collaboration
  • Coaching Cheerleading

Certification

Minnesota Tier 3 K-6 Elementary Education Teaching License

Timeline

Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Anoka Hennepin School District
06.2022 - Current

Kindergarten Summer School Teacher

Forest Lake Area School District
06.2022 - Current

First Grade Summer School Teacher

Mounds View Public Schools
06.2021 - 08.2021

Kindergarten Teacher

Forest Lake Area School District
08.2020 - 06.2022

Student Teacher

Centerview Elementary School
09.2019 - 05.2020

Lead Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Elementary Education

University of St. Thomas

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