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
2007.08 - 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
2013.08 - 2017.05
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University-Mansfield
Mansfield, OH
2005.09 - 2007.06
Teacher, Grade 2
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
2004.08 - 2005.08
Building Substitute Teacher
Hudson City Schools
Hudson, OH
2001.08 - 2004.07
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Kent City School District
Kent, OH
2001.03 - 2001.06
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kent City School District
Kent, OH
2001.01 - 2001.03
Education
Master of Arts - Education-Teaching & Learning
The Ohio State University-Mansfield
Mansfield, OH2007-06
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH2000-12
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
2013.08 - 2017.05
Teacher, Grade 1
Olentangy Local School District
2007.08 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University-Mansfield
2005.09 - 2007.06
Teacher, Grade 2
Clark County School District, CCSD
2004.08 - 2005.08
Building Substitute Teacher
Hudson City Schools
2001.08 - 2004.07
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Kent City School District
2001.03 - 2001.06
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kent City School District
2001.01 - 2001.03
Master of Arts - Education-Teaching & Learning
The Ohio State University-Mansfield
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kent State University