Amanda L. Mitchell


Objective:
To obtain a summer nanny position where there is a need for an outgoing individual to focus on creating a safe, child-centered environment in order foster diverse activities and summer fun.

Education:
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI
Major: Early Childhood Education
Degree: Bachelor of Science, May 2011
Certification: Special Education
GPA: 3.457

Certification:
Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education
Certification in Special Education
Wisconsin Teaching License to be obtained June 2011

Pre-Professional Experience:
Student Teacher- Special Education, Hillcrest Elementary School, Chippewa Falls, WI
April 2011-Present
• Demonstrated an initiative to reinforce classroom procedures including PBIS
• Developed technological skills by working with Kurzweil computer program
Student Teacher- 2nd Grade, Spring Valley Elementary School, Spring Valley, WI
November 2010-January 2011
• Facilitated Leveled Literacy Intervention lessons to a group of 3 students daily
• Displayed teamwork by team teaching and collaborating with staff
• Designed and delivered diverse curriculum and methods for the class of 15 students
• Recipient of proficient ratings on my evaluations per my supervisor
Student Teacher- Kindergarten, Hillcrest Elementary School, Chippewa Falls, WI
August 2010-November 2010
• Integrated technology into my lessons by incorporating the SMARTBoard
• Maintained communication with families through daily communication sheets
• Recipient of proficient ratings on my evaluations per my supervisor
• Created and delivered engaging lessons for the classroom of 23 students
Student Teacher-Preschool, Ballina Preschool, Ballina, Australia
May 2010-July 2010
• Displayed a friendly and outgoing personality as I adapted to Australian culture
• Reviewed and adjusted my teaching through reflection and collaboration




Related Work Experience:
Head School Age Teacher, Anna’s Bananas Childcare & Preschool, Farmington, MN
May 2009-September 2009
• Supervised fieldtrips and activities for 15 to 24 children ages 6 to 11
• Designed and implemented an individual reward system for the summer program
Head School Age Teacher, Color My World Childcare, Eau Claire, WI
May 2008-August 2008
• Designed curriculum for the school age program for 12 to 20 children ages 5 to 10
• Managed schedule and follow up for all fieldtrips and activities

Other Work Experience:
Head Varsity Dance Coach, Menomonie High School, Menomonie, WI
November 2008-Present
• Displayed leadership as I coached and supervised 10 to 20 dancers through practices, performances, and competitions
• Established communication by launching a team website
Receptionist, UW-Stout Student Business Services, Menomonie, WI
January 2007-May 2010
• Performed customer service while providing quality help and positive attitude to all customers and staff
• Displayed computer skills as calculated and computed tuition transactions

Relevant Program Experiences:

• PBIS
• Leveled Literacy Intervention
• Tyner Interventions
• Handwriting Without Tears
• Daily 5
• Morning Meeting


Leadership Involvement:
Secretary, Student Wisconsin Education Association, 2008-2009
Orientation Leader, UW-Stout Orientation Crew, 2007-2009
Active Member, Student Wisconsin Education Association, 2007-Present

Volunteer Work:
Local Outreach to Teach, 2010
UW-Stout Early Childhood Education Conference Hostess, 2009
UW-Stout Admitted Students Day, 2009
Wakanda Elementary Pen Pal Program, 2007-2009
Fourth Grade Fun Night, 2008
Outreach to Teach, 2008
Third Grade Fun Night, 2007