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Amanda Zercher

Delaware,OH

Summary

Enthusiastic Teacher with 23 years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher, Grade 1

Olentangy Local School District
Lewis Center, OH
08.2007 - Current
  • 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.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.

OTA Representative

Olentangy Local School District
Galena, OH
08.2013 - 05.2017

Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Ohio State University-Mansfield
Mansfield, OH
09.2005 - 06.2007

Teacher, Grade 2

Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
08.2004 - 08.2005

Building Substitute Teacher

Hudson City Schools
Hudson, OH
08.2001 - 07.2004

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Kent City School District
Kent, OH
03.2001 - 06.2001

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kent City School District
Kent, OH
01.2001 - 03.2001

Education

Master of Arts - Education-Teaching & Learning

The Ohio State University-Mansfield
Mansfield, OH
06-2007

Bachelor of Science - Education

Kent State University
Kent, OH
12-2000

Skills

  • Technology Integration
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Multimedia Instruction
  • Activity Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Field Trip Organization
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Student Monitoring
  • Organizational Skills
  • Relationship Building

Affiliations

  • Military Family Liaison for Johnnycake Corners ES, 2020- Current
  • Member of Mathematics Committee at JCES, Current
  • Member of Sunshine Committee at JCES
  • Volunteer for school & PTO sponsored experiences at JCES
  • Volunteer at Cheshire Elementary School
  • OEF Staff Commendation 2015, 2020

Certification

  • K-3 Ohio Teaching License
  • Participate in OLSD professional development

Timeline

OTA Representative

Olentangy Local School District
08.2013 - 05.2017

Teacher, Grade 1

Olentangy Local School District
08.2007 - Current

Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Ohio State University-Mansfield
09.2005 - 06.2007

Teacher, Grade 2

Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2004 - 08.2005

Building Substitute Teacher

Hudson City Schools
08.2001 - 07.2004

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Kent City School District
03.2001 - 06.2001

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kent City School District
01.2001 - 03.2001

Master of Arts - Education-Teaching & Learning

The Ohio State University-Mansfield

Bachelor of Science - Education

Kent State University
Amanda Zercher