AMANDA ROLLER
ATLANTA,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Maintains full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
07.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units of study, enriching the overall curriculum.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices.
- Design and present lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Enhance student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Boost students' critical thinking skills through group activities and problem-solving exercises.
- Develop strong relationships with parents, fostering open communication and collaborative partnerships for student success.
- Maintain a positive classroom environment by enforcing consistent expectations and promoting respectful behavior among students.
Resident
CREATE Teacher Residency Program
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Engage in meetings with a professional learning community, focusing on collaboration with colleagues, classroom management skills, and compassion-based teaching practices
- Work closely with a trained mentor to engage in reflective teaching and goal setting
- Collaborate with colleagues to enrich understanding of diverse learning scenarios.
4th Grade ELA/SS Teacher
Charles R. Drew Charter School
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Collaborate with partner teacher to utilize multiple methods of research-based co-teaching models in order to accommodate all students
- Engage in planning and executing rigorous, standards-based performance tasks for students on a quarterly basis
- Conduct quarterly data analysis to address the differentiated needs of all students throughout the year
- Create a supportive, positive classroom environment by combining the Second Step curriculum with inclusive community-building activities.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Teacher Intern and Student Teacher
Burgess Peterson Academy
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Co-created lessons and co-taught with fellow intern to implement curriculum using Cognitively Guided Instruction and Number Talks in Math, 5E lesson structure in Science, and the C3 Framework in Social Studies
- Developed original lesson plans based on formative assessments and students' interests, focusing on differentiation through process, product, and content
- Attended intervention meetings to develop understanding of the student support process
- Coached daily by masterful mentor teacher - APS Teacher of the Year 2018-2019, Atlanta Families Award for Excellence in Education.
Teacher Intern
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School and Morningside Elementary School
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher to create lessons that were linked by content and created assessment criteria based on specific learning goals
- Crafted and implemented rigorous lessons focused on removing language barriers and improving access to grade level content for English Language Learners
- Fostered a positive and safe classroom culture by developing authentic relationships with students.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) - Early Childhood Education - ESOL Endorsement
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2019
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Technology Integration
- Time Management
- Data Analysis
- Professional Development
- Multitasking and Organization
- Activity Planning
Certification
- Certified K-5 Educator, Atlanta Public Schools - 2019-present
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
07.2020 - Current
4th Grade ELA/SS Teacher
Charles R. Drew Charter School
07.2019 - 05.2020
Teacher Intern and Student Teacher
Burgess Peterson Academy
08.2018 - 04.2019
Resident
CREATE Teacher Residency Program
07.2018 - 05.2021
Teacher Intern
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School and Morningside Elementary School
08.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) - Early Childhood Education - ESOL Endorsement
Georgia State University