AMANDA SIRABELLA
Orange City,USA
Summary
I am a dedicated teacher who has been in the education field for the past 18 years. Throughout the years I have become successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Improving student outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. I am dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. I have a high level of patience and commitment in working with children and young people. I make sure to install confidence, self-esteem, and optimistic attitude in each child.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Teacher
Ucp Of Central Florida
Lake Mary, FL
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a productive and focused learning environment for all students.
- Served as a mentor and role model for fellow teachers seeking guidance in working with ESE students.
- Attended professional development workshops focused on special education best practices, staying current on new research and techniques in the field.
- Promoted inclusivity by integrating ESE students into general education classrooms whenever possible while providing necessary supports for their success.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional planning and monitor student progress toward IEP goals.
Lead VPK Teacher
Kids Village
Lake Mary, FL
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Job responsibilities include greeting students and parents, serving them breakfast, circle time, going over our weekly theme, teaching them math, science, writing, and art, assessing them twice a month, allowing them to choose their own centers, putting down cots for the students to nap, serving lunch and snack, keeping an open communication policy with the parents, given daily reports to the parents
Associate Director
O2B Kids
Sanford, FL
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Led teams of up to Number personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and career progression paths within the company.
VPK Teacher's Assistant
Discovery Elementary School
Deltona, FL
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Job responsibilities include assist the lead teacher in daily routines, serve the student's breakfast, give student's monthly assessments, help students with class work, bring student's to there academic areas such as, Physical Education, Art, Library, music, and walk them to the cafeteria
- I also assigned age appropriate assignments and graded the assignments once returned
- Always had an open communication policy with parents
Montessori Teacher
IP Kids
Brooklyn, NY
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Job responsibilities include morning meeting, coming up with daily lessons based on the curriculum, assessing students, assessing students while keeping a daily log, assisting in report cards, parent teacher conferences, monthly lesson plans, monthly bulletin boards, and monthly newsletters for parents
Teacher
Building Blocks Daycare
Brooklyn, NY
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Job responsibilities include morning meeting, serving the children breakfast, coming up with weekly lesson plans, setting up bulletin boards with the student's recent work and/or art projects, open communication with parents at all times, and cleaning up the classroom and sanitizing all the toys at the end of each day
Teacher
Shostakovich Day Care
Brooklyn, NY
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Job responsibilities included circle time, coming up with daily lesson plans, assessing student's, greeting parents and keeping great communication with the parents, and grading the student's class work and homework
Teacher
Stillwell Prepatory School
Brooklyn, NY
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Job responsibilities included circle time, assisting other teachers with student's behavior, giving age appropriate class work and homework
- I was responsible with coming up with weekly lesson plans in accordance to the theme of the month
Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director
Lil Handprints
Brooklyn, NY
09.2009 - 08.2012
- Job responsibilities included circle time, coming up with daily lesson plans, assessing student's, greeting parents and setting up parent teacher conferences, and observing students while keeping a daily log
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
Cashier
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Brooklyn, NY
02.2007 - 04.2008
- Job responsibilities include assisting customers with complaints, inquires, and general store information while greeting and providing customers with excellent customer service
- I also made sure the front area was cleaned and organized by returning products to their correct shelves
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Touro College
Brooklyn, NYHigh School Diploma - Education
Pine Ridge HighSchool
Deltona, FLSkills
- Small group instructions
- Manage classrooms
- Classroom lecturing
- Behavior management
- Student assessment
- Plan lessons
- Verbal communication
- Instruct groups
- Curriculum Development
- Special Education
- Faculty supervision
- Classroom Evaluations
Certification
- National CDA
- 45 DCF Hours
Timeline
ESE Teacher
Ucp Of Central Florida
08.2023 - 07.2024
Lead VPK Teacher
Kids Village
01.2022 - 08.2023
Associate Director
O2B Kids
04.2021 - 01.2022
VPK Teacher's Assistant
Discovery Elementary School
08.2020 - 04.2021
Montessori Teacher
IP Kids
09.2016 - 10.2019
Teacher
Building Blocks Daycare
08.2014 - 09.2016
Teacher
Shostakovich Day Care
09.2013 - 06.2014
Teacher
Stillwell Prepatory School
09.2012 - 07.2013
Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director
Lil Handprints
09.2009 - 08.2012
Cashier
Rite Aid Pharmacy
02.2007 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Education
Touro College
High School Diploma - Education
Pine Ridge HighSchool