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AMANDA SIMPSON725 Coquina Ct., Orlando, FL 32807 | C: 716-969-3511 | [email protected]
Motivated, enthusiastic educator with 4+ years experience fostering a cohesive student learningatmosphere. Skilled special needs elementary school teacher with the ability to work with childrenof various intellectual, behavioral and physical challenges.
Excellent classroommanagementTeaching, tutoring andcounselingExperience working special needsstudents
Effectively work with parentsMotivating studentsInteractive teaching/learningDifferentiated instruction
Material DevelopmentCreated curriculum targeting students with disabilities
Lesson Planning:Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for allstudents.
Technology IntegrationIncreased student participation by introducing relevant computerprograms and exercises to encourage student interest and enjoyment.Also, became Technology Lead for our campus.
07/2013 to Current TeacherUCP of Central Florida － Orlando, FLDeveloped interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and socialneeds of students. Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-classissues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions. Established and enforcedrules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 19students.
08/2012 to 06/2013 TeacherFour Corners Charter － Davenport , FLTaught Creative writing to a diverse class of 20 students. Developed andimplemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increasestudent understanding of course materials. Received high remarks for thecreativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques fromstudents, parents and faculty. Created and enforced child-based hands-oncurriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
2012 Bachelor of Arts: EducationAlfred University － Alfred , NY, USA3.7 GPA. Child Abuse Awareness training. Coursework in BehaviorManagement. Coursework in Early Childhood Development and ChildPsychology. Coursework in Special Education.
2010 Bachelor of Arts: EnglishSUNY Fredonia － Fredonia, NY, USAMinor in Education. Coursework in Library and Information Science. Educationin Reading training. Coursework in Children's Literature. Study Abroad toEngland for English Literature.