Amanda Picot

Educator

Objective
To be an educator that inspires students to grow and become life-long
learners in an environment that is safe and supportive.

Teaching and Field Experience

Dort Elementary School | 1st Grade Teacher Contact
Sept. 2019-Present| Roseville, MI |3 Years
248-875-1811
 Instructed all subjects areas in first-grade including: Reading Mastery, Lexia, I-
Ready, and Everyday Mathematics amandarosepicot@gmail.com
 Worked with a diverse group of students at different academic levels within a Title
One Building Linkedin.com/amandapicot
 Managed and maintained discipline in the classroom by using Restorative Justice,
Growth Mindset, CHAMPS, Mystery Motivator and Positive Behavior
Enforcement Support (PBIS).
 Created and adapted lesson plans according to the needs of students
Certification
 Initiated the re-opening of the school library which included creating a staff
schedule and setting up volunteers.
 Participated in March is Reading Month Committee State of Michigan Standard Teaching
 Participated in the Reading Research Curriculum Committee Certificate
 Part of the Strategic Planning Committee in the district.
 Communicated with families regularly through newsletters, ClassDojo, Schoology,
and conferences. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
 Participated in professional development including: CHAMPS, Lexia Core 5, I- trained in January 2019
Ready, Wonders, Social Emotional Learning, Microsoft Teams, Schoology,
Essential Standards, Promethean Board, Windows Software, PLC and Essential
Standards, Tier 1,2,and 3 Instruction.

Clear Lake Elementary School | Student Teacher Bachelor of Science:

Jan. 2019-April 2019| Oxford, MI |4 Months Major in Elementary Education with a
minor in Language Arts Magna Cum
Laude
 Instructed all subject areas in third-grade including: Words Their Way, Moby Max, and Rochester University
Lucy Calkins
Rochester Hills, MI April 2019
 Created various lessons that provided student engagement
Oxford High School:
 Implemented many different classroom management strategies for a diverse group of
students (Oxford Schools Early College)
 Worked with students at many different levels to meet their individual academic goals Oxford, MI Spring 2015
https://amandapicot.weebly.com
 Carried out parent teacher conferences Masters:
 Communicated with parents weekly in regards to their child’s learning Pursing Masters in Curriculum and
 Planned, prepared, and implemented instruction and assessment for student Instruction with a focus in
development Leadership expected to graduate
2023
 Honors and Awards

Clear Lake Elementary School | Student Teacher Academic Honors in Middle and
High School
Sept. 2018–Dec. 2018| Oxford, MI |100 Hours
2007-2011
 Developed and taught lessons in Reading Workshop
 Developed and taught part of a science unit Oxford Schools Early College
 Instructed multiple math lessons Program
 Administered fluency and comprehension reading assessment
Completed Associates degree while
 Observed classroom management and teaching style
in High School
 Participated in professional development, students at risk meetings, and conferences
 Worked one-on-one and in small groups with students on concepts in various subjects 2011-2015
 Developed familiarity with curriculum and assessment in all subject areas Technology Proficiency
 Familiar with students learning in regards to their IEP or behavior plan

Toney Goetz Elementary School | Student Teacher  SmartBoard

May 2018| Muskogee, OK | 75 Hours
 Microsoft Office
 Observed second grade classroom management and classroom activities in a very  Google Documents
diverse environment  Power-point
 Graded various assignments in all subjects  Excel
 Managed classroom behavior  Photoshop
 Taught whole class and small group lessons  Weebly
 Prezi
Brookland Elementary School | Student Teacher  Photography
Jan. 2018-April 2018 | Rochester Hills, MI |10 Hours  Windows
 Promethean Board
 Developed and taught comprehension reading strategy lessons for a third-grade  Lexia
student
 Planbook
 Assessed comprehension reading strategies
 I-Ready
 Administered an Informal reading Inventory to determine Lexile Reading Level
 Microsoft Teams
 Schoology
Springfield Elementary School | Student Teacher
 Zoom
Sept. 2017-Dec. 2017 | Clarkston, MI |45 Hours

 Observed early literacy in a kindergarten classroom

 Taught small groups during centers Special Skills
 Assessed students phonological awareness
 Assisted students during activities and assignments  Certified in CPR and First
Aid
Oxford Elementary School | Student Teacher  Certified in ALICE 2018
Sept. 2016-Dec. 2016 | Oxford, MI | 40 Hours  Organized
 Time management
 Observed a third-grade classroom  Certified in Seizure
 Observed classroom activities and classroom management Training
 Worked one-on-one with students in various subjects  Proficient in Technology
 Extra-curricular
May Term | High School Student
May 2015-June 2015| Oxford, MI |120 Hours
Activities

 Worked one-on-one with students mastering their multiplication facts

 Worked with students in a small group on their comprehension skills
• During May term of my Junior
 Observed the management, teaching style, and curriculum in a third grade
classroom year at Oxford High School I
assisted with helping special need
students learn how to swim for
Special Olympics.
Pre-teaching Experience
Substitute for Oxford School District • During my senior year in Oxford
Schools Early College program, I
Sept. 2018-Present|Oxford, MI
coordinated a Book Drive at Oxford
Elementary School for my Capstone
 Followed teacher instructions for grades K-5
Project.
 Implemented classroom management strategies

Camp Counselor Kingswood Day Camp

at Cranbrook Summer Camp
June 2015-Present |Bloomfield Hills, MI

 Managed campers activities, engagement, and safety at all times

 Teach sports, skills or crafts and techniques to camp enrollees under
the supervision of Camp Director
References
 Assist in the safe and efficient transfer of children into and out of vehicles
during pick up and drop off schedules
 Oversee appropriate use and maintenance of camp equipment and supplies Kerry Gettler
 Respond effectively and calmly to all campers emergencies, including basic Third-grade teacher
first aid, using appropriate and safe response techniques Clear Lake Elementary
 Work independently while maintaining all aspects of program standards; 2085 W Drahner Rd., Oxford, MI 48371
occasional staffing assignments and emergencies can require that
248-877-3302
counselors manage children without additional personnel support
 Assist campers with changing clothing for swimming and for return to
camp activities, as required Kelly Torpey
 Oversee lunchtime for assigned campers, with special attention to food Principal at Kaiser Elementary School
allergies, social courtesies, and food safety standards, etc.
16700 Wildwood Roseville, MI 48066
 Maintain clean and functional workspaces
586-243-5417

Mel Blohm
Dean of Education at Rochester College
800 W Avon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-218-2000

Sera Kluck
Director of Kingswood Day Camp
Cranbrook Schools, Bloomfield Hills, MI
765-729-3888

Haley Sherman
General Manager
Paint Creek Country Club
Lake Orion, MI 48362
810-358-8693
 Volunteer Work at Oxford Schools
Fall of 2014-2015 and spring of 2015 |Oxford, MI

 Organized a Book Drive at Oxford Elementary School

 Worked with students on their reading in small groups at Oxford Elementary
School
 Help at risk students learn how to swim for the Special Olympics at Oxford
High School
 Worked one-on-one with students mastering their multiplication facts at
Oxford Elementary School
 Worked with students in a small group on their comprehension skills at
Oxford Elementary School
 Observed the management, teaching style, and curriculum in a third-grade
classroom at Oxford Elementary School

Work Experience

Receptionist at Fitness Center at Paint Creek Country Club

Lake Orion, MI August 2013-Present

 Maintain fitness center includes cleaning and organization of office and supply
areas
 Greet members during hours of operation
 Create the fitness and pool staff schedule during the season
 Schedule and facilitate meetings with staff
 Hire and train employees for fitness and pool