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Amanda Broadus

Denton,TX

Summary

Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting clients and achieving positive results.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Denton ISD
Denton, USA
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Identify characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through the use of data and personal interaction
  • Became familiar with the established curriculum
  • Plan, design, and deliver standards-based instruction to diverse learners
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of every student.
  • Utilize a variety of assessment methods to monitor student learning
  • Planned lessons and used assessment data to create, monitor, and establish a personalized learning environment for each student.
  • Evaluate students using data from different venues and report that data to parents as needed or required
  • Use state-aligned standards and curriculum map
  • Exercise good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations
  • Utilized technology to enhance the educational experience of each student
  • Maintained student documentation and confidentiality using Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Microsoft Word
  • Collaborated with my team members, special education teachers, admin, and other staff members

Kindergarten Teacher

Copperas Cove ISD
Copperas Cove, USA
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Identify characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through the use of data and personal interaction
  • Became familiar with the established curriculum
  • Plan, design, and deliver standards-based instruction to diverse learners
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of every student.
  • Utilize a variety of assessment methods to monitor student learning
  • Planned lessons and used assessment data to create, monitor, and establish a personalized learning environment for each student.
  • Evaluate students using data from different venues and report that data to parents as needed or required
  • Use state-aligned standards and curriculum map
  • Exercise good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations
  • Utilized technology to enhance the educational experience of each student
  • Maintained student documentation and confidentiality using Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Microsoft Word
  • Collaborated with my team members, special education teachers, admin, and other staff members

Case Manager

A World For Children
Round Rock, TX
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: Foster Care
  • Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
  • Conducted training for foster care parents
  • Managed confidential data for 20-25 foster families
  • Worked with children who had major trauma
  • Foster Care
  • Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
  • Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies as needed to address emergent client issues.
  • Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
  • Collaborated with other service providers to ensure continuity of care for clients.
  • Researched and analyzed community needs to determine program directions and goals.
  • Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
  • Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
  • Supported family members by providing information on local support groups.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in case management.
  • Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting.
  • Educated clients and their families about their rights and available community resources.

Case Worker (MSW Intern)

Central Texas Youth Services
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Helped clients find services to benefit diverse needs
  • Worked collaboratively with a team to meet the diverse needs of clients
  • Conducted group sessions for youth that focused on interpersonal skills, teamwork, and interview skills

2nd Grade Teacher / 5th Grade Reading Teacher

Copperas Cove ISD
Copperas Cove, USA
01.2018 - 05.2020
  • Taught core subjects to students
  • Used state-aligned standards and curriculum map
  • Counseled with students before and after school
  • Created behavior plans for students who had behavior issues
  • Supervised and made plans for paraprofessionals for when they were in my classroom
  • Planned lessons and used data to create, monitor, and establish a personalized learning environment for each student.
  • Earned the Gifted and Talented (GT) certificate
  • Maintained regular and punctual attendance
  • Maintained student documentation and confidentiality using Excel and Microsoft Word
  • Created small groups to help diverse students
  • Collaborated with my team members, special education teachers, admin, and other staff members

Student Teacher

Killeen Independent School District
Killeen, USA
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: IRA Cross Jr. Elementary School
  • Did all roles of the cooperating teacher
  • Used technology to enhance lessons
  • Taught students core subjects
  • Attended staff meetings/PLCs
  • IRA Cross Jr. Elementary School

Investigations BSW Intern

Child Protective Services
10.2015 - 07.2016
  • Maintained confidential documentation
  • Made collateral/reference phone calls
  • Worked with investigators to investigate child abuse and neglect
  • Conducted interviews with children, family members, professionals, and friends of the family
  • Presented case history to team members for review to help determine whether abuse occurred

Computer Paraprofessional

Mountain View Elementary School
Harker Heights, USA
01.2006 - 12.2006
  • Taught children in Pre-Kindergarten – fifth grade how to use a Macintosh Computer, certain software, and websites
  • Created the school’s first technology club for fourth and fifth graders
  • Updated computers to make sure they had the most recent software
  • Made schedules for teachers
  • Worked with teachers, administrators, and staff to help them maintain their computers

Special Education Paraprofessional

Mountain View Elementary School
Harker Heights, USA
09.2004 - 01.2006
  • Worked with special education children teaching them reading, writing, and arithmetic
  • Assisted regular education teachers with special education students in the classroom
  • Kept confidential records on students
  • Attended training to stay up to date

Education

Master of Social Work - Children and Families

University of Texas-Arlington
Arlington, TX
12.2020

WebCentric Alternative Certification Plan (EC-6th Grade - Education

Web Centric
Texas
12.2017

Bachelor of Social Work -

Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Killeen, TX
08.2016

Skills

  • Case management
  • Community resources
  • Technology integration
  • Behavior management
  • Collaboration skills
  • Client documentation
  • Data analysis
  • Crisis intervention
  • Time management
  • Report writing
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Volunteer supervision
  • Promoting social and emotional development
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Self motivation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Organizational skills
  • Decision-making
  • Emotional Development Support
  • Training and development

Certification

  • Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW - March 14, 2025
  • Master of Social Work, Specialty: Children and Families - University of Texas-Arlington, Arlington, TX December 17, 2020
  • Renewed Texas Educator Certification (EC-6th Grade) - July 7, 2023 - June 30, 2029
  • Bachelor of Social Work - Texas A&M University-Central Texas, Killeen, TX- August 13, 2016

Affiliations

  • Vice President, Phi Alpha Honor Society, 06/01/15-05/01/16
  • Student Association of Social Workers, 10/01/14-Present
  • National Association of Social Workers, 10/01/14-Present
  • Central Texas Chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi, 12/01/16-Present

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Denton ISD
08.2024 - 05.2025

Kindergarten Teacher

Copperas Cove ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023

Case Manager

A World For Children
02.2021 - 01.2022

Case Worker (MSW Intern)

Central Texas Youth Services
07.2020 - 12.2020

2nd Grade Teacher / 5th Grade Reading Teacher

Copperas Cove ISD
01.2018 - 05.2020

Student Teacher

Killeen Independent School District
08.2017 - 12.2017

Investigations BSW Intern

Child Protective Services
10.2015 - 07.2016

Computer Paraprofessional

Mountain View Elementary School
01.2006 - 12.2006

Special Education Paraprofessional

Mountain View Elementary School
09.2004 - 01.2006

Master of Social Work - Children and Families

University of Texas-Arlington

WebCentric Alternative Certification Plan (EC-6th Grade - Education

Web Centric

Bachelor of Social Work -

Texas A&M University-Central Texas

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