Amanda Rodrigues
Summary
Enthusiastic and committed student teacher with a strong academic background in education and a passion for teaching. Demonstrated ability to develop engaging and interactive lesson plans that meet the diverse learning needs of students. Skilled in creating a positive classroom environment that fosters learning and encourages student participation. Experienced in classroom management and implementing effective behavior strategies to ensure student success. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents. Committed to ongoing professional development and willing to learn and grow as an educator.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier/Customer Service
Swirlz World
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product, promotions and orders.
- Cleaned and maintained soft-serve ice cream and yogurt dispensing equipment.
- Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
Tutor
Kumon Math And Reading Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted students in learning and mastering the material through a variety of teaching methods, including group instruction, individualized instruction, or small-group tutoring.
- Provided feedback to parents on student progress as well as recommendations for additional support if needed.
- Mentored groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
Education
Master of Science - TESOL
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education 1-6
St John's University
Jamaica, NY05.2023
High School Diploma -
East Meadow High School
East Meadow, NY06.2019
Skills
- Food Service
- Tutoring
- Experience with Children
- Technology
- Mathematics
- Differentiated Instruction
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Ell-English Language Learners
- Motivating Students
- Performance Assessment
- Verbal Communication
Additional Information
East Meadow School District - Student Teacher
Westbury, NY 01/2023 - 05/2023
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Valley Stream School District - Substitute Teacher, K-5
Valley Stream, NY 11/2022 - Current
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
Certification
- Microsoft Word Certification - 2018 to Present.
- Microsoft Excel Certification - 2018 to Present.
- Microsoft Powerpoint Certification - 2018 to Present.
Languages
Portuguese - Native Speaker
Timeline
Cashier/Customer Service
Swirlz World
07.2020 - 06.2022
Tutor
Kumon Math And Reading Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - TESOL
St. John's University
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education 1-6
St John's University
High School Diploma -
East Meadow High School