Amanda Szabo
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly-adaptable curriculum development professional with 15 years of success playing an instrumental role in building talented teams. Proficient in providing planning, development, and implementation of customized learning platforms that offer all levels of staff with the knowledge and resources to surpass objectives. Passionate about learning and working with varied specialists to determine most effective training methods.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Physics Curriculum Developer
Summit K12
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for physics and chemistry.
- Spearheaded development of Texas-aligned curriculum materials, increasing school adoption rates.
- Enhanced instructional videos and content, leading to expected rise in student engagement.
- Designed phenomenon-based learning activities, to boost student comprehension and retention.
- Recorded audio using Amazon AI for 40+ assessment bank files hour.
Troop Shepherd
American Heritage Girls
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Reached out and collaborated with girls and families to lead over 15 girls to complete their Faith Award.
- Implemented semi-annual Faith Award Workshop.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Demonstrated respect for those with differing beliefs and exhibited friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Implemented memory verse program to encourage girls to memorize scripture.
- Worked flexible hours across nights, weekends, and holidays.
High School Science Facilitator
Anne Frank Inspire Academy
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed comprehensive science curricula to close learning gaps which led to improved class attendance.
- Optimized class scheduling and facilitator coordination, increasing instructional time.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing lab incidents to average of 2 per school year, and improved resource utilization.
- Led 12% of students to mastery on state standardized assessments with 78% passing state science assessment post-COVID.
- Prepared written opinions regarding student cases.
High School Science Teacher
Brooks Collegiate Academy
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Personalized instruction with resources such as 'Explore Learning - Gizmos,' which enhanced engagement by 70%.
- Created and executed curricula for AP Biology and Physics, resulting in students achieving college credit.
- Achieved 100% graduation rate among science students.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Taught science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
High School Physics Teacher
Galena Park ISD
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Integrated Chromebooks into curriculum, boosting digital learning and participation by 75% in physics classroom.
- Delivered physics instruction to over 190 students, improving course scores through tailored lessons.
Geoscience Technician
Apache Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Streamlined data organization, enhancing accessibility decreasing time spent looking for files by 50%.
- Coordinated data management across teams, increasing departmental efficiency.
- Digitized maps and cross-sections, improving presentation quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2008
Master of Science -
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMSkills
- Multimedia integration
- Instructional Best Practices
- Curriculum Design
- Individual lesson plans
- Content Development
- Course design
- Course Planning
- Teaching strategies
- Adaptive Learning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Performance monitoring
Certification
- Texas State Board of Education
- Certified for Grades 4-8 Science
- Certified for Grades 7-12 Science
- English as a Second Language – Supplemental
- Gifted and Talented – Supplemental
Timeline
Troop Shepherd
American Heritage Girls
07.2023 - 06.2024
Physics Curriculum Developer
Summit K12
01.2022 - Current
High School Science Facilitator
Anne Frank Inspire Academy
01.2020 - 01.2022
High School Science Teacher
Brooks Collegiate Academy
01.2018 - 01.2020
High School Physics Teacher
Galena Park ISD
01.2016 - 01.2018
Geoscience Technician
Apache Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Geology
University of Kansas
Master of Science -
New Mexico State University
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