Amanda Loeser

Cell: (856) 397-6996

Email: loeseramanda@gmail.com
Website: amandaloeser.weebly.com
Education

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
- Pre-Professional Middle Education Minor in English and Science
- Educational Media Minor

Spring 2015
Spring 2013

Middle Education Experience

Student teacher, 8th grade English, North Fork Middle School, Quicksburg, VA
Fall 2014
- Implemented backwards design when creating unit plans
- Appropriately modeled instruction for students to master the content
- Developed meaningful relationships with a diverse group of students
Student teacher, 7th grade Life Science, James Frank Hillyard Middle School, Broadway, VA
Fall 2014
- Differentiated instruction based on students readiness through formative assessments
- Implemented inquiry-based instruction that reached all students
- Collaborated effectively with life science teachers to improve lesson plans
Science Instructor, Sagemont School, Weston, FL
June 2014-August 2014
- Instructed a science special for all age groups up until 8th grade and organized creative and
interesting experiments depending on each group
- Ran an environment club for the first three weeks of camp, a science club for the next three, and a
critical thinking club for the last three weeks of camp for 1st-3rd grade boys and girls
Practicum Student, 6th grade Language Arts, Wilson Middle School, Fisherville, VA
Spring 2013
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Practicum Student, 6 grade Science, Stewart Middle School, Fort Defiance, VA
Fall 2012
Reading Specialist, Wilson Middle School, Fisherville, VA
Fall 2011
- Tutored a struggling reader by using a variety of appropriate strategies

Campus and Community Involvement

Valley Scholar Mentor, Shelbourne Middle School, Staunton City, VA

Spring 2015
- Provided encouragement and support to a group of students who have a dream of attending college
Member of Alpha Phi
Fall 2009-Spring 2013
- Director of Online Media
Spring 2012-Fall 2012
- Director of Member Education
Spring 2011-Fall 2011
Waterman Elementary School, Harrisonburg, VA
Spring 2013
Community Service Trip, Welch, WV
December 2012
Magic Cheerleading, Marlton, NJ
Summer 2011
Shuman Elementary School, Savannah, GA
Spring 2011

Employment

Cashier, Michaels Arts and Crafts, Harrisonburg, VA

Server, The Fountains at Cedar Park, Atco, NJ

Memberships

THE Journal
National Education Association
Virginia Education Association
Virginia Society for Technology Education

Oct 2013-April 2014

June 2008-August 2012