Manager Assistant

*** **** ********* ***, *-***, West Warwick, RI

AMY R. PECK 02893

401-***-**** ********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Very enthusiastic about education! I want to share information and resources with others to demonstrate the value of

education. With over three years of teaching experience, ranging from elementary to adult learners, I have always

gravitated towards designing/ using integrated, contextualized learning materials, so students can grow and develop

personally and professionally as well as academically.

SKILLS

• Teaching, tutoring and counseling • working well individually or within a groups

• Creative curriculum and lesson plan development • Strong communication & public speaking skills

• Differentiated instruction • Positive, motivating atmosphere promotion

• Thematic study techniques • Effective listening skills

• Interdisciplinary teaching • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel,

• Learning style assessment Outlook)

MOST RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE

GED Instructor/ Adult Education Program Coordinator, Providence Community Action (2011-2012)

Student Centered Material Development

• Developed and implemented relevant, project based learning experiences for teen parents to use in everyday life (focusing a lot

on the current events/ newspaper articles and money)

Process Improvement

• Developed an intake process targeting persistence by setting realistic goals broken down into manageable, daily objectives; we

also identifying the motivating factors and barriers for reaching each goal.

Community Service, Team Building, and Leadership

• Created a collaborative working environment with staff at the Elmwood Community Center- students assisted with the Food

Pantry and Senior Program

Program Management

• Communicated with students' case managers weekly

• Maintained student records (including CALIS)

• Administered and assessed all CASAS testing materials

• Participated in CALIS, CASAS, and RIDE trainings

• Reported to RIDE quarterly

• Created PD plans for myself and my assistant

• Communicated with CCRI to coordinate students’ preparation for GED testing

• Collaborated with community agencies (ex. Genesis Center, Family Service of Rhode Island, You Success Program)

*Previously with ProCAP (2009-2010)

• Managed Federal Hill Tutorial for after school students

• Implemented the educational component and documented student progress for youths participating in a court ordered program

through the agency's Division of Clinical Services

EDUCATION

• Double majored in education and history (3.1 GPA)

• Completed additional course work and practicum hours at the middle school level

• Completed the capstone history coursework culminating with a thesis paper

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified in elementary education with a middle level endorsement in Social Studies

• Certified to administer the CASAS exam

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE FIELD OF EDUCATION

• Dietetic Technician, South County Hospital, 2004-2006

• Visitor Services (tour guide), Preservation Society of Newport County, 2006-2008

• Classroom Teacher (8th grade social studies, 6th grade elementary) Pawtucket, RI 2009, 2010

• Retail sales associate and assistant store manager, Cache Inc., 2008-2013

• Sole Proprietor, Smile Statements (laser teeth whitening service) 2012-present

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