Amanda Alyse Anderson
Danbury,CT
Summary
Dedicated and responsive teacher with over seven years of experience both in and out of the classroom. Completed a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and received New York State Certification in 2021. Has a deep-rooted passion for working with children, learning and growing their skills, and helping others. Has background knowledge of ESL teaching, the Montessori Method, experience teaching abroad, experience teaching in urban school districts, and with IB PYP programs.
Objective- to secure a full-time Elementary General Education or Music Teaching position for the 2022-2023 school year in a community dedicated to learning. Preferably, said position would give the opportunity for advancement and be associated with a tenure-track in the NY DOE.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
NYCDOE District 8 - Public School 93
Bronx, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Part of both the PBIS Team and the Curriculum Development team focusing on culturally responsive teaching and the Gholdy Muhammad 5 Pursuits.
Teaching Assistant and Substitute Teacher K-12
White Plains School District
White Plains, NY
09.2020 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by classroom teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task and increased motivation with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Stood in for inclusion/Special Education teacher for over 40 days, maintaining student progress and keeping up with lesson plans.
English Teacher
Etonkids Bilingual Kindergarten
Beijing, China
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Expanded knowledge of classroom teaching while abroad in China
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
- Instructed more than 20 students through discussions, group activities and demonstrations
- Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings
- Attended professional development workshops focused on learning goals and classroom management
- Taught an after-school music program to students 3-8 years old
Director of Enrichment and Summer Camp
Green Ivy Schools
New York, NY
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Administrative responsibilities including hiring, scheduling, and purchasing
- Interfaced with parents, vendors, and other school administrators
- Increased enrichment program participation by over 100%
- Assisted in marketing all school events
- Coordinated Rentals
Assistant Teacher (Montessori), Substitute (IB PYP)
Battery Park Montessori, Pine Street School
New York, NY
02.2016 - 06.2019
- Incorporated Montessori philosophies and in toddler and casa classrooms
- Taught educational lessons to children ages toddler to 10 years old
- Facilitated positive and productive learning environments
- Interfaced with highly demanding parents and administration
- Juggled wide varieties of ad hoc responsibilities
- Responsible for classroom management, organization, and cleanliness
Online ESL Teacher
VIPKID
02.2019 - Current
- Certified for Beginner levels 1-3 (ages 3-9 years)
- Taught ESL for Mandarin Chinese speaking Children located in Bejing, China
- Facilitated positive and productive learning environments
- Tested and evaluated each child's progress
- Provided feedback reports for students and VIPKID company
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2021
Professional Certificate - Music
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA2015
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Leadership
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development/Planning
- Interactive Teaching/Learning
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention - CPI Training (no holds)
- Special Education Experience
- ESL - English as Second Language
- Differentiated Instruction
- Intermediate Spanish Language
- Beginner Mandarin Language
- Montessori Experience
- IB PYP Program Experience
Certification
- Music (PreK-12), Initial Certificate, NYSED - Expected 06/2022
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Initial Certificate, NYSED - 07/2021
- Teaching Assistant Level 1, NYSED - 03/12/2021- 08/31/2024
Timeline
Teacher
NYCDOE District 8 - Public School 93
09.2021 - Current
Teaching Assistant and Substitute Teacher K-12
White Plains School District
09.2020 - Current
English Teacher
Etonkids Bilingual Kindergarten
08.2019 - 02.2020
Online ESL Teacher
VIPKID
02.2019 - Current
Director of Enrichment and Summer Camp
Green Ivy Schools
09.2017 - 07.2019
Assistant Teacher (Montessori), Substitute (IB PYP)
Battery Park Montessori, Pine Street School
02.2016 - 06.2019
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Professional Certificate - Music
Berklee College of Music
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater
Wilkes University
- Music (PreK-12), Initial Certificate, NYSED - Expected 06/2022
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Initial Certificate, NYSED - 07/2021
- Teaching Assistant Level 1, NYSED - 03/12/2021- 08/31/2024
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