Amanda Stone
Salisbury,NC
Summary
Dynamic educational professional with experience at RSS Shive Elementary, excelling in classroom management and small group facilitation. Proven ability to adapt lesson plans to diverse learning needs while fostering positive social behaviors. Skilled in conflict resolution and instructional development, creating engaging environments that enhance student learning and participation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver
RSS Shive Elementary
Rockwell, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Facilitated small group learning activities to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Children’s Ministry Director
Lake Community Church
Salisbury, NC
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Coordinated with parents on their child's progress in the ministry program.
- Created a safe environment where children could learn about Jesus Christ in an interactive setting.
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with curricula and core church beliefs.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Tailored instruction to provide access and inclusion for children with special learning needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychobiology / 36 Credits Earned Towards Degree
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Small and whole group facilitation
- Math and reading instructional development
- Lesson planning and preparation
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver
RSS Shive Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Children’s Ministry Director
Lake Community Church
07.2019 - 08.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Psychobiology / 36 Credits Earned Towards Degree
University of Phoenix