Amanda Parrish
Charlotte
Summary
Passionate beginning teacher candidate with experience working with and teaching elementary-aged children. I create safe spaces for children to learn and collaborate with another through engaging, hands-on lessons. I am enthusiastic about implementing and creating differentiated instruction and assessments to meet the needs of all learners. I have strong rapport with fellow teachers in order to collaborate on lesson planning and assessment practices to ensure students are meeting the standards of the state and local curriculum.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Intern
Kings Town Elementary (Fort Mill School District)
08.2023 - Current
- Taught one group of fifth-grade gifted and talented students, using whole-group and small-group instruction for Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies.
- Wrote engaging, hands-on lesson plans based on the South Carolina Department of Education standards and the school curriculum guide and incorporated daily assessment opportunities.
- Used grading practices that reflected the academic achievement and not the behavior or work ethic of the student.
- Contributed to the creation of a classroom management system that rewarded good behavior in the classroom.
Summer Day Camp Counselor
Innovation Learning
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Engaged with a group of 12 elementary children while guiding them through science and physical education activities.
- Worked with a Site Coordinator to plan and facilitate daily lessons and activities to administer the organization's curriculum.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to ensure the attention, safety, and well-being of all children.
- Developed strong relationships with children that created a positive camp environment.
Substitute Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Substitute taught kindergarten through sixth grade students, providing meaningful instruction to the students, following the regular teacher's lesson plans.
- Operated a safe, orderly, and positive classroom, effectively implementing the school and classroom rules and procedures environment.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Elementary Education
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2019
Skills
- Universal Design for Learning
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Empathy and Patience
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration
- Verbal and Oral Communication
- Time Management
- Self-Reflection
- Microsoft Office
- Google Classroom
- Google Drive
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteered with The Relatives, a Charlotte-based nonprofit that provides resources to help youth find shelter and support, such as GED tutoring, job opportunities, and counseling. I would donate and prepare meals and assist in the implementation of events for youth at their crisis center and resource center. September 2022-August 2023.
Timeline
Teacher Intern
Kings Town Elementary (Fort Mill School District)
08.2023 - Current
Summer Day Camp Counselor
Innovation Learning
06.2023 - 08.2023
Substitute Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
09.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Teaching Elementary Education
Winthrop University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Ohio State University
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