AMANDA DAVIDSON

amandadavidson@email.arizona.edu

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

Master of Arts in Special Education, Mild-Moderate Disabilities Emphasis
Cumulative GPA 3.86, Expected Graduation May 2018
Mild-Moderate Disabilities K-12 Certification, Upon Graduation of May 2018

The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, May 2017
Cumulative GPA 3.87, Magna Cum Laude
Elementary Education K-8 Certification, May 2017
University of Arizona Deans List, College of Education Academic Year Academic Distinction, Honorable
Mention, Wildcat Excellence Scholarship, Woodling Scholarship, Emil L. Larson Memorial Scholarship

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, Ventana Vista Elementary School, Mild-Moderate Special Education K-5, Fall 2017 – Spring 2018
 Evaluated student work and learning
 Planned, taught, and led instruction in math, reading, and writing
 Attended Individualized Education Plan and Student Support Team meetings
 Participated in school activities and community events

Student Teacher, Homer Davis Elementary School, Grade 4, Spring 2017

 Evaluated student work and learning
 Planned and implemented instruction in all subject areas
 Participated in school activities and community events

Student Intern, Robins Elementary School, Grade 2, Fall 2016

 Evaluated student work
 Co-taught instruction in Science, Physical Education, Writing, and Structured English Immersion
 Developed grade appropriate lesson plans

Student Intern, Homer Davis Elementary School, Grade 4, Spring 2016

 Evaluated student work
 Co-taught instruction in Math, Social Studies, Reading, Art, and Special Education
 Developed grade appropriate lesson plans

Practicum Student, Saints Peter and Paul Elementary School, Grade 1, Fall 2015
 Assisted with instruction and prepared materials

Volunteer, Canyon View Elementary and Esperero Canyon Middle Schools, Fall 2013 – Spring 2014
 Provided one on one student support and tutoring in all subjects
 Led small reading groups and read aloud to students

Science Olympiad Teacher, Esperero Canyon Middle School, Community Schools, Fall 2013 – Spring 2014
 Planned, prepared, and taught small group and whole group lessons
 Chaperoned Science Olympiad competitions state-wide
 Prepared materials for students to conduct research and design models
OTHER EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER HISTORY

 Flowing Wells School District Substitute Teacher, Tucson, Arizona, Spring 2016 – Spring 2017
 Childcare Services Coordinator, Lead Childcare Staff Member, Tucson Country Club, Tucson, Arizona,
Spring 2016 – present
 Ronald McDonald House Volunteer, Tucson, Arizona, Spring 2009 – present
 University of Arizona Resident Assistant, Residence Life, Tucson, Arizona, Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
 University of Arizona Hall Council Advisor, Residence Life, Tucson, Arizona, Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
 University of Arizona Advocates Coming Together Representative, Residence Life, Tucson, Arizona, Fall
2014 – Spring 2015
 Advocate for Children and Young Adults with Special Needs, Tucson Jewish Community Center, Tucson,
Arizona, Summer 2013 – Fall 2015
 Dance Teacher and Choreographer, Arizona Dance Source, Tucson, Arizona, Fall 2011 – Fall 2012

TRAINING

 Facilitated IEP Training, Arizona Department of Education, 2018

 Building Fraction Sense K-5, 2018
 IMPACTS: Conceptual Strategies for Addition and Subtraction Grades K-4, 2018
 Tucson Area Reading Council, The Secret Sauce of Teaching Writing, 2017
 Tucson Area Reading Council, Investigating Global Literature, 2016
 CPR and First Aid Certification, American Heart Association, Tucson, Arizona, Renewed 2016
 Mathematics Educator Appreciation Day Annual Conference, Tucson, Arizona, 2015, 2016
 TARC STEM Conference, Tucson, Arizona, 2015, 2016
 Article 9 Certification, United Cerebral Palsy, Tucson, Arizona, Spring 2013
 Sensory Processing Disorder Training, Arizona Department of Education, Tucson, Arizona, Spring 2013