Amanda Smith 3613 N 112 Ave. Omaha, NE 68164 Phone: 402-507-1111 Email: ansmith1014@emailcom OBJECTIVE: To obtain a teaching position in a distinguished district EDUCATION: Peru State College, 2011-Current Bachelors of Applied Seience: Early Childhood Education Unified Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2014 Metropolitan Community College, 2009-2011 Associates of Applied Science: Early Childhood Education RELATED EXPERIENCE ‘Student Teacher, Westside Community Schools, Omaha, NE - January 2014-May 2014 Observed and evaluated students! work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement. Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. Differentiated instruction for all learning styles ‘Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests. Prepared students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks, Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities. Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students. Practicum Teacher, Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, NE - August 2013-December 2013 Observed and evaluated students’ work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement. Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. Differentiated instruction for all learning styles Adapted teaching methods and instruetional materials to meet students’ varying needs, abilities, and interests. Prepared students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging, tasks, Prepared materials and classrooms for class aetivities, Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.Mentor Teacher, Bellevue Public Schools, Omaha, NE - February 2013-June 2013 Observed and evaluated students! work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement. Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities. Planned and taught a Mathematics lesson that pertained to the unit topic: Graphing Mentor Teacher, Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, NE - September 2013-December 2013 Observed and evaluated students’ work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement. Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities. Planned and taught a Reading lesson that pertained to the unit topic: Comprehension WORK EXPERIENCE Nanny, Omaha, NE - 2011 to Current Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities. Schedules and coordinates children’s activities Plans appropriate, creative activities with the children Helps with homework Reinforces appropriate discipline for children ‘Toddler Teacher, Union Pacific Child Development Center, Omaha, NE - 2010 to 2011 SKILLS REFERENCE Directly supervised children at all times Used positive phrasing and interactions with children Communicated frequently with children about expectations Communicated with parents on a daily basis Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities. Innovative technology skills Strong leadership qualities Verbal and personal communication skills Accuracy and attention to details Organization and prioritization skills Dedicated to students and their achievement Able to quickly develop creative solutions to problems Active participation in staff development Available upon request