Assistant School

Amanda McKowen

Objectives To teach students a love for learning and keep an active and engaged classroom.

Education August 2006 Present Eastern University St. Davids, PA 19087

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Professional experience January 2010-April 2010 Penn Valley Elementary School Narberth, PA 19072Student teacher in a grade 3 classroom. Planned and taught lessons to students, worked collaboratively with other staff members to plan lessons.September 2008-December 2008 Rose Tree Elementary School Media, PA 19063Teacher s assistant in a grade 2 classroom. Worked with individual students when they needed extra help, led small groups, and assisted the teacher when necessary.August 2007-December 2007 Eastern University St. Davids, PA 19087Teacher s assistant in a college introductory class. Taught classes and helped organize and evaluate assignments.September 2006-December 2006; January 2007-April 2007 Roberts Elementary SchoolObservations in grade 3 classroom for the first section of time and observations in a learning support classroom for the second period of time. Observed and worked with individual students when needed by the teacher.September 2007 present Private in-home babysitterAfter-school care, homework help and additional help when requested.May 2006-August 2006;May 2008-2008 Trane Parsippany, NJFiling and data management. Mass mailings, both electronically and traditional mailings.

Volunteer experience Junior Week at Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center2004 Present Mt. Bethel, PA 18343Camp counselor for children aged 8 to 12, one week every summer. Responsible for a group of approximately 7 girls. Responsibilities include teaching lessons based on large group lectures, keeping track of the group. Also oversaw newer counselors and assisted them when needed.Don Guanella SchoolFall 2006Went to the school one day a week and played a variety sports with the disabled students living on campus. The ages of the students ranged from 10 to 18.Vacation Bible School2006 & 2007 Bohemia, NY 11716Led group discussions and lessons on various topics throughout each summer. Had rotating groups, approximately 10-15 children.Missions Trip to New Orleans, LAJanuary 2007Completed demolition on houses that needed to be torn down.

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