Amanda N.

Mele
Merrick, NY 11566 | (516)- 743-5849 | amandaamele@gmail.com

EDUCATION
St. John’s University, School of Education Queens NY
Master of Science, Childhood Education/ Children with Disabilities May 2024
Bachelor of Science, Childhood Education May 2023
GPA 3.87

CERTIFICATION
New York State Initial Teacher Certification
Childhood Education, 1-6 |Students with Disabilities, 1-6 Expected, May 2024

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Camp Avenue Elementary School, Merrick, NY October 2023-Present
Teaching Assistant, Kindergarten
• Collaborate with teachers to implement lessons tailored to a diverse group of students.
• Monitor student progress through informal assessments and observations.
• Teach small groups providing scaffolds and modified instruction.

Teaching Assistant, Grade 2 January 2024-Present

• Design differentiated lessons to meet individual needs of students.
• Implement modifications and accommodations for students with special needs.

TLC Daycare, Merrick, NY

Daycare Teacher (part time) April 2017- Present
● Teach and care for children from infancy through preschool.
● Create developmentally appropriate lessons and activities for young children.
● Foster positive relationships with children and parents.

Miss Edie’s Dancin’ Feet, Franklin Square, NY

Dance Teacher (part time) September 2015-May 2020
● Instilled a strong foundation of dance skills, teamwork and passion through my pedagogy.
● Managed behavior, corrected technique and implemented safety protocols for students ages 2-12.

STUDENT TEACHING
Our Lady of Victory School, Floral Park, NY
Student Teacher, Grade 5 March 2023-May 2023
• Created lesson plans and activities that included elements of technology.
• Taught English language arts and social studies lessons aligned to the New York Next Generation Standards.
• Facilitated lessons and activities that increased students’ knowledge and engagement.

Student Teacher, Grade 2 January 2023-March 2023

● Built positive relationships with students to increase student engagement and participation.
● Developed and executed differentiated lessons targeting individual learning styles.

LEADERSHIP
St. John’s University, Division 1 Dance Team July 2019-December 2024
● Worked and performed at campus events allowing me to build connections with a variety of people.
● Served as a positive representation of SJU at all athletic and philanthropic events.