Professional Resume
AMANDA TURNER
CONTACT INFORMATION
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Psychology Graduate and Early Childhood Teacher. Experience in child and social psychology. Teaching in Infant, Preschool and School Age Classrooms. High interest in childhood development, behavior modification and coaching.
SKILLS
• Supporting 5 Areas of Child Development: Cognitive - Social - Emotional - Speech/Language - Motor Skills • Performance Learning Objectives & Creative Lesson Planning
• Classroom Management Strategies
• Learner Assessment & Growth Portfolios
• Communication & Involvement
• Recruiting & Selection Techniques: Prospecting, Tour Guiding and Cold Calling
EXPERIENCE Preschool Teacher
Pathway Connections, Lisle, Illinois
Developing and implementing engaging and age appropriate lessons and play experiences.
? Infant Class: Ages & Stages Reporting, Growth Observation
? Toddler Class: Sensory Learning, Transition Teaching
? Jr. Preschool & Preschool One: Seasonal Lesson Planning, Introducing Global Studies ? Preschool Two & School Age: Teaching Independence, Writing and English Tutoring
Social & Emotional Mentor
Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois
October 2017-Present
October 2018-Present
Mentoring a young person with Autism, connected through local Mental Health Counselor. Aiding in social situations, peer engagement and planning. Managing conflict and emotions.
? Active Listening
? Supporting Therapy Objectives
? Behavior Modification Techniques ? Goal Building
University Recruiting Ambassador
Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois
September 2016-November 2017
Promoting the University to prospective students. Developing relationships with students and families. Communicating the best qualities of the school and major programs.
? Tour Guides
? Recruiting Event Planning ? Relationship Building
? Public Speaking
EDUCATION
Benedictine University - Lisle, Illinois
Thesis: “Child Engagement & Sensory Play” - Studying sensory play experiences and engagement time within children ages 16 months - 24 months.
HIGH ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE & PROJECTS
Childhood - Adulthood Psychology Courses: Clinical Practicum Laboratories Building Professional Skill Set for Coaching, Therapy, and Counseling
Advanced Abnormal Psychology:Case Studies (Substance Use Disorders, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Neurodevelopment Disorders)
CERTIFICATIONS
- ECE - Early Childhood Education Credentials Satisfied -SAYD - School Age & Youth Development Credentials Satisfied
AMANDA TURNER
CONTACT INFORMATION
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Psychology Graduate and Early Childhood Teacher. Experience in child and social psychology. Teaching in Infant, Preschool and School Age Classrooms. High interest in childhood development, behavior modification and coaching.
SKILLS
• Supporting 5 Areas of Child Development: Cognitive - Social - Emotional - Speech/Language - Motor Skills • Performance Learning Objectives & Creative Lesson Planning
• Classroom Management Strategies
• Learner Assessment & Growth Portfolios
• Communication & Involvement
• Recruiting & Selection Techniques: Prospecting, Tour Guiding and Cold Calling
EXPERIENCE Preschool Teacher
Pathway Connections, Lisle, Illinois
Developing and implementing engaging and age appropriate lessons and play experiences.
? Infant Class: Ages & Stages Reporting, Growth Observation
? Toddler Class: Sensory Learning, Transition Teaching
? Jr. Preschool & Preschool One: Seasonal Lesson Planning, Introducing Global Studies ? Preschool Two & School Age: Teaching Independence, Writing and English Tutoring
Social & Emotional Mentor
Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois
October 2017-Present
October 2018-Present
Mentoring a young person with Autism, connected through local Mental Health Counselor. Aiding in social situations, peer engagement and planning. Managing conflict and emotions.
? Active Listening
? Supporting Therapy Objectives
? Behavior Modification Techniques ? Goal Building
University Recruiting Ambassador
Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois
September 2016-November 2017
Promoting the University to prospective students. Developing relationships with students and families. Communicating the best qualities of the school and major programs.
? Tour Guides
? Recruiting Event Planning ? Relationship Building
? Public Speaking
EDUCATION
Benedictine University - Lisle, Illinois
Thesis: “Child Engagement & Sensory Play” - Studying sensory play experiences and engagement time within children ages 16 months - 24 months.
HIGH ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE & PROJECTS
Childhood - Adulthood Psychology Courses: Clinical Practicum Laboratories Building Professional Skill Set for Coaching, Therapy, and Counseling
Advanced Abnormal Psychology:Case Studies (Substance Use Disorders, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Neurodevelopment Disorders)
CERTIFICATIONS
- ECE - Early Childhood Education Credentials Satisfied -SAYD - School Age & Youth Development Credentials Satisfied