Amanda Barry

586-747-4629

15967 Venice, Clinton Twp., MI 48035

Amandabarry4495@gmail.com
Msamandabarry.weebly.com

Professional Objective
Compassionate, enthusiastic, and creative educator in search of an elementary teaching
position for an opportunity to create a passion of learning for all students.

Professional Profile
A believer that students learn best when they’re in a comfortable, safe, and free environment
where they’re allowed to be themselves. Devoted to showing acceptance in diversity, ideas,
and creativity. Planning to encourage and facilitate students as not only learners but as human
beings too.

Experience

Salk Elementary, Fraser, MI – Student Teaching Jan. ’18 – April ‘18

Completed a total of 12 weeks (60 days) in one classroom; taking over the entire class for four
whole weeks. Created, taught, and experimented with all subjects during this time. Participated
in professional development, data days, and staff meetings, along with having management of
the classroom and behaviors on a day to day basis.

Adrian C ommunity Pr eschool – Co-op Work Experienc e Jan. ’17- April ‘17

Completed a total of 160 hours in this p reschool. I taught 12 lesso ns; six small group
and six large group. These lesso ns covered 12 different domain areas in the Early
Childhood Standards. I developed strong relationships with the other teachers and
the children that I worked with during this time.
 Alexander Elementary , Adrian, MI 4th gr ade – Practicum Sept. ‘16 - Dec ‘16

Completed a total of 120 hours in Mrs. Armstrong’s classroom working o ne on one

with the students, teaching a total of 10 lessons (small and large group s), as well as
tutoring students who needed extra assistance in r eading.

Encore the Dance Centre Fraser, MI 2009 -2013

Taught dance routines, techniques, and other skills in dance to children from
ages six to 14.

Education
Siena Heights University Adrian, MI, Aug. 2013 – May 2018

 Completed BA in Elementary Education with Minor in Child Development with Cum Laude
 Dean’s List
 Academic All American

Fraser High School Fraser, MI, 2009 – 2013

 Taught dance during high school and danced competitively

 Participated in Girl Scouts and volunteered in the community

Certifications
 Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate May 2018
 Elementary Education Endorsement: ZS Early Childhood Education
 First Aid Certified January 2017
 CPR Certified January 2017

References Kristen Howard - Site Director and Head

Sally Rae- Professor and Advisor of Elementary
Teacher at Adrian Community Preschool
Education
Amanda Barry

876 Addison St, Adrian, MI 49221

1247 E Siena Heights Dr., Adrian, MI 49221
517-269-8676
517-264-7841

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