Amanda Seepersad
Miami Gardens,FL
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
United Community Options of Miami
Miami, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Supervised after school activities.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
MEDICAL COORDINATOR, CARDIOLOGY
Southern Medical Clinic
Trinidad And Tobago, Trinidad And Tobago
12.2015 - 08.2020
- Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process
- Navigated health information exchange systems to preempt and identify patient needs
- Transcribed doctor's orders for patient medical history reports
- Assisted patient in navigating facilities to find specialty care units
- Delivered thorough and accurate documentation to create detailed additions to patient's electronic health record
- Communicated scheduling information, appointment details and health reminders via telephone, mail and email
- Encouraged patients to engage with community programs to develop community organization efforts.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMPENSATION ASSISTANT
Maritime Financial Group
Trinidad And Tobago, Trinidad And Tobago
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues
- Conducted employment verification and background investigation to facilitate hiring process
- Developed and maintained training materials and benefits packets for new hires
- Liaised with HR management to devise and update policies based on changing industry and social trends.
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Chaguanas Borough Corporation
Trinidad And Tobago, Trinidad And Tobago
03.2013 - 01.2015
- Drafted communications for routine releases and emergency response
- Strategized and implemented public relations and promotional programs to strengthen brand and support business goals
- Built and maintained relationships with key consumer and trade media
- Researched and reacted expeditiously to internal and external communications needs.
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
WVA Engineering Company Limited
Trinidad And Tobago, Trinidad And Tobago
06.2012 - 02.2013
- Evaluated and updated compensation strategies to offer competitive employment packages and attract top-notch talent
- Created and implemented highly effective and individualized human resource solutions for clients
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity.
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT
South West Regional Health Authority, Lewis Street San Fernando
Trinidad And Tobago, Trinidad And Tobago
03.2012 - 06.2012
- Conducted employment verification and background investigation to facilitate hiring process
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues
- Filed documents, delivered mail and performed bookkeeping to facilitate office operations of HR department.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Sagicor Life Incorporated
Trinidad And Tobago, Trinidad And Tobago
03.2011 - 02.2012
- Assisted clients with planning for and funding retirements using mutual funds and other strategies
- Interviewed clients to determine income, expenses, financial objectives and risk tolerance in order to develop successful financial plans
- Developed and deepened relationships with new and existing clients to advance progress and improve business.
MANAGER
A+ Plants and Gardens
Trinidad And Tobago, Trinidad And Tobago
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Evaluated operational trends and proactively adjusted strategies to maintain alignment between performance and objectives
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications
- Conducted inventory counts by assessing current state of inventory integrity against target accuracy levels and tracking variances.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness And Communication
University of The West Indies
01.2010
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business
Skills
- Health education
- Healthcare delivery
- Employee engagement
- Human resources operations
- Customer Service
- Individual Education Plan
- Differentiating Instruction Specialist
- Purposeful Lesson Planning Expert
- Student Progress Reporting
- Classroom Preparation
- Special Education
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Student Assessment
- Testing And Grading
- Interactive Teaching And Learning
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Computer-Aided Training
- Student Monitoring
- Smart Board Aptitude
- Group And Individual Teaching
- Parent And Student Communication
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Student Engagement
- Modern Teaching Methods
Certification
- Certified Open Water Diver - Professional Diving Instructors Corporation (PDIC)
- Certified Peer Counsellor - Active member of the UWI Peer Counsellors' Association (Former Secretary 2009-2010)
- Mentorship Programme 2012 & 2013 (Arthur Lok Jack GSB - Mentee)
Affiliations
- Agriculturalist
- Florist
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
United Community Options of Miami
09.2023 - Current
MEDICAL COORDINATOR, CARDIOLOGY
Southern Medical Clinic
12.2015 - 08.2020
HUMAN RESOURCES COMPENSATION ASSISTANT
Maritime Financial Group
02.2015 - 09.2015
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Chaguanas Borough Corporation
03.2013 - 01.2015
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
WVA Engineering Company Limited
06.2012 - 02.2013
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT
South West Regional Health Authority, Lewis Street San Fernando
03.2012 - 06.2012
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Sagicor Life Incorporated
03.2011 - 02.2012
MANAGER
A+ Plants and Gardens
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness And Communication
University of The West Indies
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business
- Certified Open Water Diver - Professional Diving Instructors Corporation (PDIC)
- Certified Peer Counsellor - Active member of the UWI Peer Counsellors' Association (Former Secretary 2009-2010)
- Mentorship Programme 2012 & 2013 (Arthur Lok Jack GSB - Mentee)
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