Amanda Drews

1309 E. Edgewood Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317) 250-0633 amdrews11@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Dedicated and enthusiastic graduate in elementary education, with a demonstrated interest in childrens academic growth and development. Belief in the importance of education to produce informed, responsible citizens. Areas of expertise include: parental involvement, studentcentered learning and cooperative learning, excellent communication and management skills. EDUCATION Ivy Tech Community College Associate of Science in Education Indianapolis, IN December 2013

SKILLS/COURSE WORK Introduction to Education Introduction to Psychology Educational Psychology Technology in Education Health and Physical Education for Teachers Scientific Inquiry Fundamentals of Public Speaking Active listener and learner Good judgment and decision making Reflective Practitioner Creative thinking Strengths in Mathematics and English

VOLUNTEER/SERVICE WORK Indianapolis Public Schools, Indianapolis, IN 2012-2013 Service Learning (40 hours) Volunteered 20 hours in each of two first-grade classrooms. Worked with individual students and small groups to improve reading skills. Supervised stations and other activities as the classroom teacher needed. Became familiar with lesson planning, standards, and testing in the district. Performed various tasks at the classroom teachers discretion. Indianapolis Public Schools, Indianapolis, IN 2013 Volunteer (Volunteer Coordinator) Attended monthly PTA meetings as a student volunteer. Signed in volunteers and reported volunteer attendance to advisor. Performed various duties, including babysitting, serving food, and distributing supplies, as needed. WORK HISTORY M.S. D. Perry Township, Indianapolis, IN 2013 Substitute Teacher Follow lesson plans left by regular classroom teacher. Complete lesson plans involving cooperative learning. Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts and storytelling.

ACHIEVEMENTS/AFFILIATIONS Phi Theta Kappa - National Honor Society National Education Association (NEA) Indiana Student Education Association (ISEA) Ivy Tech Student Education Association (ITSEA), Secretary Deans List