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Amanda A. Thompson

Student Teaching—Fourth Grade

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Amanda A. Thompson

aathomps@svsu.edu

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Private Tutor, 2009

• Provided one-on-one instruction in literacy and mathematics for at-risk students

• Planned and administered learning activities geared toward individual learning styles

• Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student learning and progress

Substitute Teacher, 2003 – 2006; 2007 – Present

• Managed classrooms using existing procedures and implementing new techniques

• Instructed students using established and self-created plans

• Guided student learning using a variety of methods

Title I Instructional Assistant, Pine Avenue Elementary School, Alma, MI, 2006 – 2007

• Instructed small groups and individual students in reading and mathematics

• Supported students and assisted teachers during classroom activities

• Supervised students and provided conflict resolution guidance during daily activities

• Tutored students in after-school mathematics and reading enrichment program

Student Teacher (Fourth Grade) Bangor West Elementary School, Bay City, MI, 2004

• Designed and presented engaging lessons and units across the curriculum

• Assessed student learning and incorporated results into lesson planning and activities

• Maintained a learning-conductive classroom incorporating a variety of teaching techniques

• Communicated with parents during impromptu communications and professionally-conducted conferences

Camp Session Presenter and Student Mentor, Saginaw Valley Regional Math/Science Center, University Center, MI, 1999-2000

• Stimulated student learning and interest by presenting hands-on science activities

• Mentored students during learning camp sessions and recreational events

• Assisted other teachers during lessons and experiments

SKILLS AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

• Positive Behavioral Support

• Differentiated Instruction

• Math and Literacy Intervention Techniques

• Best Teaching Practices

• Accelerated Reader and Math

• Literature Circles

• Classroom Management Strategies

• Technology in the Classroom

• Michigan Literacy Progress Profile

• Lucy Calkins Writer’s Workshop

• Developing Literacy in Early Childhood

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:

Saginaw Valley State University

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education

English and Natural Science Minors

GPA: 3.97

State of Michigan

Provisional Elementary Certificate

K-5 All Subjects

K-8 Self-Contained Classroom

k-8 Science and Language Arts (pending)

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

Linda Boyd

Principal,

Fancher Elementary School

Mary Nelson

Fourth Grade Teacher,

Bangor Township Schools

Diane Bunzow

Education Coordinator,

Jo-Ann ETC

Susan Wetters

Field Placement Coordinator,

Saginaw Valley State University

Donna Swain

Retired Teacher,

Midland Public Schools

Tammi Marvin

Office/Retail Manager,

Bambi Lake Conference Center

Sharing an “All About Me” book with my students

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Last Update: May2010

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