586.457.5729 silicama@gmail.com http://amandasilic.weebly.com EDUCATION WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit, MI Master of Arts in Teaching, expected June 2014 W.K.

K. Kellogg Foundation/Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellow Membership in Metro Detroit Science Teachers Association (MDSTA) MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI Bachelor of Arts, Zoology Studied full-year abroad at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia Certified Interpretive Guide through the National Association of Interpretation Trained Project FISH Instructor through Michigan Department of Fisheries and Wildlife CERTIFICATION AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE DA (expected June 2013) Forensic Science (expected July 2013) Project Wild and Project Aquatic WORK EXPERIENCE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Detroit, MI Student Teacher, 2012 - present Conducted inquiry based lessons and activities for Biology students Maintained accurate and complete electronic records and lesson plans as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations Standardized testing training and experience, including Data Director Led Biology students through conducting and displaying science fair projects and assisted 13 students to prepare and enter their boards into the Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit Conducted after-school tutoring sessions HAMTRAMCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Hamtramck, MI H.O.P.E. Community Learning Center After-School Group Leader, 2010 - 2012 The Hamtramck Odyssey Project for Excellence (H.O.P.E.) operates with the Hamtramck Public School district and provides after-school and summer academic enrichment and recreation programming. Led groups of up to 20 elementary school students in after-school activities Developed educational programming that involved science, math, and language arts to supplement in-school lessons Provided individual tutoring and homework help while managing classroom of students

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WORK EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED ANTIOCH CARES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Lansing, MI Program Coordinator, Americorps VISTA, 2009 - 2010 Antioch Cares Community Development Corporation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that offers hope through community outreach programs. These programs target low-income families and youth in the greater Lansing community. Developed volunteer management documents, including a Counselor Manual for the week-long summer camp Secured in-kind and monetary donations from businesses, foundations, and the public Created timelines and schedules for all of Antiochs events to ensure tasks would be done in a timely manner Created outreach materials, surveys, invitations, and other documents for all of the programs and events CITY YEAR, INC., Stratham, NH Service Leader/Corps Member, 2007 - 2009 City Year is a non-profit organization which unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of fulltime service giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. Led a team of corps members, overseeing a leadership development program for the Manchester, NH school district Recruited 100 middle and high school students for participation and mentorship through a service-learning program Developed curriculum and secured guest speakers for a six-month program which combined educational presentations and service participation focused on social justice issues Raised funds for City Year NH by organizing student fundraising activities and events Selected for leadership position as Service Leader after a successful first year as a Corps Member CAMP DAGGETT, Petoskey, MI Area Director, Summers 2006 & 2007 Developed and presented 30-90 minute lessons for 7-14 year old campers that focused on nature-related topics and on-site animals Created evening activities for all campers including themed events, holiday celebrations, and games Oversaw the planning and coordination of pre-event activities and troubleshooting issues during events LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR OF METRO DETROIT, Judge, 2013 CITY YEAR DETROIT ALUMNI BOARD, Secretary, 2012-2013 RELAY FOR LIFE, Team Leader, 2006 & 2007 ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK , Volunteer, 2006