Amanda (Ami) Prichard
Social Studies Teacher
Littleton,Colorado
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in social studies. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability, always driving towards educational excellence. Effective communicator with focus on fostering positive, results-driven learning environment in both general and alternative education settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Deer Creek Middle School, Jeffco Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
- Taught 6th and 7th grade social studies. Served as President of Colorado PTA. Served on Colorado Board of Education Advisory Committee for Parent and Community Involvement in Education. Presented on education issues at CASE and A4PeP conferences.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Online Academy, Adams County District 27J
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Taught Civics, Economics, World History, US History to all levels of students in a synchronous online setting. Developed curriculum for each social studies class. Utilized Class and Canvas platforms and multiple online learning tools and applications. Selected by students and 2024 faculty commencement speaker. Served as President of Colorado PTA. Participated in state-wide committees advocating for parent and family engagement, community schools, LGBTQ student support, school accountability, and conflict mitigation.
General Education Teacher and Case Manager
ReConnect and Homebound, Jeffco Public Schools
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Provide interim services and case management for students who have been unsuccessful in traditional schools, have been expelled, or placed out of district due to criminal, behavioral, engagement, or social emotional factors. Worked with students in need of homebound services due to illness. Liaised between schools, students, families, and district personnel to advocate for students’ learning and needs. Taught students in a blended program using Edgenuity, Schoology, and other curricular resources. Set up and participated in IEP, review, threat assessment, and placement meetings. Created and implemented school state testing plan (SAC). Facilitated student learning online, face-to-face in a classroom, and in students’ homes or the community. Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
Social Studies and English Teacher
Jeffco’s 21st Century Virtual Academy, Jeffco Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Taught all levels of middle school and high English, social studies and study skills classes in blended and online formats. Elected as social studies department chair to represent department on instructional leadership team. Elected by all staff to serve as JCEA association representative. Worked on Instructional Leadership Team.
Teacher on Special Assignment
Jeffco Education Association
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Organized approximately 3600 educators. Worked on district committees to improve working conditions and professional recognition for members. Served on many district, state and national committees, task forces, and work groups. Trained educators to implement new procedures and programs.
Social Studies Teacher
Green Mountain High School , Jeffco Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Taught 9th Grade US Government, 10th Grade US Government, and AP US History. Served as faculty facilitator for Key Club. Worked on Interdisciplinary team. Participated in K-12 Social Studies Steering committee to create professional development opportunities and assessments for district social studies teachers.
Social Studies Teacher
Carmody Middle School, Jeffco Public Schools
01.2002 - 01.2011
- Taught 7th grade geography and 8th grade American history. Served as social studies department manager and instructional leader for 6 years. Served as interdisciplinary team leader. Facilitated Bear Creek articulation area social studies vertical team. Represented social studies team on Carmody’s Literacy Team and Jeffco’s Literacy Project. Supervised student teachers and mentored beginning teachers. Participated in school committees including the scheduling, key communicator, liaison/leadership advisory team, R.T.I., accountability PTA, and student success taskforce. Sponsored co-curricular yearbook. Organized and sponsored National Geographic Geography Bee and Student Leadership Team.
Adjunct Instructor
Metropolitan Community College
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Taught GED, Developmental Writing and Creative Writing, World Civilizations, and Psychology of Personal Adjustment to incarcerated individuals.
Education
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Language Arts and Social Sciences Field Endorsements
Hastings College
Hastings, NebraskaBachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology, English and History
Hastings College
Hastings, NebraskaSkills
Technology: Edgenuity, Schoology, Canvas, Online Education, Webpage design and publishing, Podcasting, Graphic Design and layout, Video creation, Web 20 tools, Google Suite, Adobe Suite, Microsoft 360
Accomplishments
- Colorado PTA President
- Colorado PTA Board member, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, President-Elect
- Jeffco Council PTA President, Vice President of Communications, Board of Directors
- JCEA Jeffey Award winner, honor for contributions to the profession Association and position as an educator.
- Kyffin Award winner, highest honor of distinction given to supporters of education by Jeffco PTA
- National Education Association Board of Directors, Colorado Representative
- Social Studies Praxis assessment review team member
- TED talk presenter- Teacher Librarian Days, Teaching with Primary Sources CO
- Library of Congress Mentor Advisory Group member
- National Council of the Social Studies National Convention Presenter and Presentation Review Committee
- Colorado Council of the Social Studies Conference Presenter
- National Differentiated Instruction Conference Presenter
- Colorado Geographic Alliance (COGA) Steering Committee Member
- Colorado Department of Education State Standards Review Committee in American History
- Jefferson County 7th and 8th grade Curriculum Alignment Project 2.0 focus group member
- NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) Standing Committee Member since 2009
- National Junior Honor Society Faculty Council
- Bear Creek Social Studies Vertical Team facilitator
- CAMLE Conference Presenter
- Jefferson County Values award winner for Exemplary Performance
- Gelder-Lerhman Institute participant- Princeton University
- Jefferson County, Colorado Issues Assessment writing team member
- Teaching American History Grant participant
- Midwest Regional Middle Level Conference dual presenter
- NAMLE State Symposium presenter
- Nebraska Department of Education Writing Assessment prompt writing task force; field test participant; rater for state-wide eighth grade writing assessment
- Hastings Middle School state writing assessment site coordinator, Curriculum/ Alternative Education committee member, Scheduling/ Calendar committee
- Hastings Public Schools Language Arts Standards and Assessment Committee, District 6 Traits Writing trainer, Schools’ Power School trainer, School Wide Assistance Team member
Timeline
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Deer Creek Middle School, Jeffco Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
High School Social Studies Teacher
Online Academy, Adams County District 27J
01.2023 - 01.2024
General Education Teacher and Case Manager
ReConnect and Homebound, Jeffco Public Schools
01.2016 - 01.2023
Social Studies and English Teacher
Jeffco’s 21st Century Virtual Academy, Jeffco Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2016
Teacher on Special Assignment
Jeffco Education Association
01.2012 - 01.2014
Social Studies Teacher
Green Mountain High School , Jeffco Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
Social Studies Teacher
Carmody Middle School, Jeffco Public Schools
01.2002 - 01.2011
Adjunct Instructor
Metropolitan Community College
01.1999 - 01.2002
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Language Arts and Social Sciences Field Endorsements
Hastings College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology, English and History
Hastings College
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