AMANDA M.

MCCOY
821 SW Lincoln Topeka, KS 66606 217.840.8572 illinimccoy@gmail.com

EDUCATION
MASTER OF LIBRARY SCIENCE

YEARS ATTENDED 2012-PRESENT

Emporia State University

Will be completed 5/17/14, Kansas Provisional School Specialist License

BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT

YEARS ATTENDED 2000-2004

University of Illinois
Kansas & Illinois Certification in PreK-12 Music

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

Emporia, KS

Urbana-Champaign, IL

YEARS EMPLOYED 2012-PRESENT

Holton Schools USD 336

Holton, KS
Design and deliver library skills instruction for Kindergarten through 5th grade students
Implement new technology and promotion strategies for student reading engagement
Collaborate with teachers and administrators on cross-curricular lessons and events
Develop, weed, and budget for two separate 1500+ item collections

TRAVELING ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHER

YEARS EMPLOYED 2010-2012

Shawnee Heights USD 450

Tecumseh, KS
Designed and taught general music classes for 1st through 6th grade students at four schools
Adapted lessons for a variety of ability and experience levels, including ELL students
Rehearsed and prepared students for performance at school and community concerts

GIFTED PARAEDUCATOR

YEARS EMPLOYED 2009-2010

Auburn-Washburn USD 437

Topeka, KS
Planned and taught arts-centered lessons to 3rd through 6th grade students in the gifted program
Assembled and coached SUMday Mathematics Competition team
Updated and prepared IEP records for annual meetings after collecting supporting documentation

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

ACTIVITIES

YEARS EMPLOYED 2008-2009

Cromwell Environmental
Lawrence, KS
Performed invoicing, billing, and account resolution duties for busy small business
Worked with asset managers and remediation teams to establish acceptable timeline for service
Wrote and edited inspection and clearance reports on serviced properties

Current Member of ALA, KLA, AASL, and KASL
Penny Pingleton in Topeka Civic Theatre and Academys Hairspray (2013)
Ilse in Washburn Universitys Spring Awakening (2012)
Member and Section Leader in the Marching Illini (2000-2003)

HONORS
University of Illinois James Scholar (2000-2004)
College of Fine and Applied Arts Deans List 5 Semesters
Graduated Magna Cum Laude