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Amelia L.

Mandell

Profile

Insightful and passionate intern currently working in special education at a K-5 EL elementary school.
Presently augmenting skills in EL-based lesson planning, behavior management, and instruction.
Pursues building strong relationships with students to help them better access both academic and
social/emotional learning. Cooperates well with team members and seeks and provides feedback.
Possesses an enthusiastic and creative teaching style with the willingness to work above and beyond
for the success of students and teammates.

Education

Adams State University/Boettcher Teacher Residency, December 2017 (expected)


Masters of Arts in Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst, May 2011


Bachelor of Arts in Linguistic Anthropology. Graduated with honors; Cum Laude.

Credentials

Colorado Department of Education, May 2017 (expected)


Initial Elementary Education license (K-6) with endorsements in Special Education
Generalist (K-12) and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners.

Related Professional Experience

Special Education/2nd Grade Boettcher Teacher Resident, Downtown Denver Expeditionary


School, Denver, CO August 2016-Present
Delivers specialized instruction in one-on-one or small group environments in literacy and math.
Provides accommodations and coaches students in accessing the general education curriculum.
Embeds social and emotional wellness into lessons. Maintains high expectations and refrains
from predetermining student abilities.
Experience in progress monitoring, writing IEPs, facilitating IEP meetings, and the initial/re-
evaluation processes. Collaborates with classroom teachers and Special Education team.
Taught 2nd grade classroom with 28 students following the leadership of mentor. Taught lessons
designed by 2nd grade team in expedition and literacy. Provided differentiated instruction for
students with special needs.
Designed writing unit using a backward curriculum design plan. Reflected and revised using
student-driven data collected at the end of each lesson and in collaboration with 2 nd grade team.
Enacted effective classroom management techniques to reinforce student accountability and
self-directed learning.
Lead morning circle, supporting the culture of character and crew. Lead closing crew to provide
students opportunity to own their learning throughout the day, as an individual and as a crew.
Teaching Assistant, Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, Denver, CO August 2015- June 2016
Provided instructional support to 28 first grade students during whole group lessons.
Led small groups in support of lead teacher and interventionists for students who are
below grade level in literacy and math.
Supported individuals with behavioral issues and academic difficulties; provided
sensory walks, established and maintained behavioral/academic goals.
Helped crew leader prepare learning materials and assignments for instruction.
Supported crew leader and students on fieldwork and adventure trips.

Additional Experiences
Nanny, Greenwood Village, CO. February 2015-August 2015
Outdoor Adventure Leader, Hale Summer Camp, Westwood, MA- Summers of 2009, 2014
Admin. Assistant/ Cover Teacher, JCC of Boston ELC, Newton, MA- October 2013- May
2014
Admin. Assistant, MIT Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, MA- March 2012-May 2013
Director, JCC Camp Shemesh, Amherst, MA- May-August 2010

Additional Training and Skills

Conversational Spanish Courses, Colorado Free University, 2015


200 hour certified yoga teacher training, Yoga Alliance certified program, 2014
Public Speaking Series, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management PD, 2013

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