Amanda Clarkson

OBJECTIVE To obtain an elementary teaching position that allows for collaboration and professional development CERTIFICATION

Michigan Provisional Elementary Teaching Certificate: Endorsements in Spanish (FF), English as a Second Language (NS)
EDUCATION

In progress: Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum, Concentration in Literacy/ESL, Michigan State University (complete
in August 2013)

Bachelor of Arts in Education, Minors in Spanish and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Michigan State
University 2004-2008

Graduated with high honors (GPA 3.88)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Fourth Grade Teacher Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy 8/12-present (National Heritage Academies)

Serve as the fourth grade level team lead (responsibility includes running weekly grade level meetings) . Began an after school ELL club; teach K -4 ELLs. Started a recycling program at the school.
Fourth Grade Teacher Lansing Charter Academy 8/10-6/12 (National Heritage Academies)

Taught in a diverse classroom with a wide range of academic needs. Participated in weekly grade-level and administrative meetings, including weekly observations. Provided professional development in Lucy Calkins Writers Workshop to teachers grades 3-6 (one 2-hour session). Taught summer school and summer Spanish enrichment course (multi -grades).
Fifth Grade Teacher Rachel Carson Elementary School 8/09-6/10 (Chicago Public Schools)

Taught in a self-contained inclusion classroom of 34 students, the majority of whom were English Language Learners. Worked cooperatively with a special education teacher to meet the specific needs of 7 students with IEPs. Participated in the Staff Development Team.
STUDENT TEACHING INTERNSHIP Second Grade Classroom Woodlawn Community School 8/08-4/09 (Chicago Public Schools)

Planned and carried out three -week math, literacy, science, and social studies units. Worked with at-risk students individually and in group settings.
TEACHING-RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Broad Urban Teaching Fellowship Roberto Clemente Learning Academy 6/18/07-7/28/07 (Detroit Public Schools)

Co-taught in a low-income Spanish bilingual kindergarten classroom during summer school. Planned and carried out lessons in all subjects with a focus on building English-language skills.
Broad Urban Teaching Fellowship Boynton Elementary School 6/12/06-7/21/06 (Detroit Public Schools)

Co-taught in a low-income kindergarten classroom during summer school.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCES

Attended several professional developments including Pearson Reading Street, Think Math!, and Capturing Kids Hearts. Proficient in MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and BrightLinks technology.