Amanda N. Heaven

541-***-**** ad3pky@r.postjobfree.com

Oregon and Tennessee Professional Teaching Licenses

ESOL - ECE/ELEM ELEM/ML/HS; TESOL - preK-12

Multiple Subjects ECE/ELEM preK-8 self-contained

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Guided Language Acquisition Design (G.L.A.D ) Success for All

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Math Intervention

Building Resiliency Reading groups/literacy centers

English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA21) Classroom Management

ACCESS for ELL test administrator WIDA Standards

Math intervention/recovery Trauma informed practices

A Focused Approach to Systematic English Language Development (Dutro)

WORK HISTORY

Third Grade Teacher

Prospect Charter School - 160 Mill Creek Drive, Prospect, Oregon 97536 541-***-****

August 2022- June 2024

●Create, collect and deliver engaging, rigorous standards-based lessons in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social sciences, art and as time allows, music.

●Incorporate student voice and choice throughout lessons and assessments.

●Create and maintain friendly and respectful relationships with students, staff and families.

●Incorporate technology into daily plans.

●Use data to inform instruction.

Primary Generalist

Spray School District – 303 Park Avenue, Spray, Oregon 97874 541-***-****

August 2019-June 2021

•Coordinate and plan instruction for a multi-grade class of first, second and third grade students. Assess student readiness and skill level.

•Use data to inform instruction and track progress throughout the year.

•Increase skill and confidence among the student population.

•Transition to distance learning during the pandemic

Math Intervention Teacher/Kindergarten Music/Art Teacher/Success for All Teacher

Oakland School District – 499 NE Spruce, Oakland, Oregon 97462 541-***-**** Oakland Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School; August 2017–June 2019

•Identify student eligibility for intervention programs and communicate with families regarding eligibility.

•Provide instruction and engaging learning events to students identified as eligible for math services in individual, and/or small group settings from first through sixth grade.

•Use identified needs and curriculum maps to guide the learning process toward student achievement of paramount math content standards.

•Use formal and informal assessment data to guide planning and instruction. Participate in administering quarterly fluency assessments. Disseminate data from the quarterly assessments.

•Serve as a resource for classroom teachers regarding math instruction. Co-teach on occasion.

•Employ a variety of manipulatives and hands-on activities to support content standards and the needs and capabilities of the students.

•Incorporate use of technology in math support.

•Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

•Create and teach music/art lessons for kindergarten enrichment 30 minutes per day.

•Teach Success for All - 90 minutes a day.

English Language Development Teacher – temporary

Warrenton-Hammond School District – 820 Cedar Avenue, Warrenton, OR 97146 503-***-**** Warrenton Grade School; November 2016-August 2017

•Design and teach effective and engaging lessons appropriate for beginning to early fluent English Language Learners in 1st through 8th grade.

•Administer various methods of assessment to determine English Language Proficiency level of each student.

•Support classroom teachers by providing resources, accommodation/inclusion ideas, and consultation.

English Language Development Teacher – Itinerant

Springfield Public Schools – 640 A Street, Springfield, OR 97477 541-***-**** Thurston Middle School, Douglas Gardens Elementary School; August 2015–August 2016

•Create and maintain an environment in which all students feel they are accepted, they belong and can be successful if they put forth effort.

•Design and teach engaging and effective lessons appropriate for beginning to early fluent English Language Learners in 1st through 8th grade.

•Collaborate with other ESOL professionals to plan the best possible learning events.

•Make recommendations regarding appropriate placement and services for ELL students in need of strategic, intensive and ESL instruction across curriculum areas.

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English Language Development Teacher – Itinerant

Coos Bay School District – 1255 Hemlock Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 541-***-**** Sunset Intermediate School, Madison Primary School; January 2014–August 2015

•Design and teach engaging and effective lessons appropriate for beginning to early fluent English Language Learners in 1st through 12th grade.

•Assess English Language Proficiency levels.

•Collaborate with other ESOL professionals to plan the best possible learning events.

•Assist in devising and implementing a district-wide assessment system to chart student achievement.

•Organize the testing schedule and administer the English Language Proficiency Assessment each spring.

•Assist with LEP plan updates.

•Create and maintain an environment in which all students feel they are accepted, they belong and can be successful if they put forth effort.

•Prepare materials and plan lessons that meet the needs of a variety of learners.

•Guide the learning process toward the achievement of language development goals.

•Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.

Fourth Grade Teacher - temporary

Kingman Unified School District – 3033 MacDonald Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86401 928-***-**** Palo Christi Elementary (now closed) January 2013-August 2013

•Coordinate, prioritize and schedule daily instructional activities.

•Provide learning instruction to guide students in mastering Common Core State Standards.

•Create and maintain an environment in which all students feel they are accepted, they belong and can be successful if they put forth effort.

•Plan and implement a program of study going beyond textbooks and following state and district goals - curriculum that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs and development of students.

•Guide the learning process toward the achievement of goals.

•Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning with the resources provided by the District.

•Establish and clarify acceptable standards for student behavior and use effective classroom management skills.

•Evaluate each student’s growth periodically and develop instructional plans for the future.

•Establish and maintain open lines of communication with academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

•Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and attendance.

•Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis.

•Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.

English as a Second Language Teacher – Itinerant

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District - 3115 Poleline Road, Pocatello, ID 83201-6119 208-***-**** Alameda Alternative Learning Center MS/HS, Syringa, Jefferson, Washington, Indian Hills, Greenacres, Wilcox and ISU elementary program; August 2010-August 2011

•Collaborate with classroom teachers, parents, counselors, and principals to develop Educational Learning Plans for each ELL student in the various schools I serve.

•Align my instruction to meet the needs of my students as well as Idaho state ELD standards.

•Create engaging language lessons, develop rapport with and between students, teach

•Assist students in creating and achieving academic goals

Second Grade Teacher

Gallup-McKinley County Schools – Navajo Elementary; PO Box 1012, Navajo, NM 87328 505-***-****; August 2009-August 2010

•Develop lessons that successfully guide my students to achieve New Mexico State Standards

•Create and maintain an environment in which all students feel they are accepted, they belong and they and can be successful if they put forth effort

•Prepare materials and plan lessons that will meet the needs of a variety of learners

•Increase mid-year math scores by an average of 30%

•Share ideas with and participate in the Parent Goal Team

English Language Development Teacher - Itinerant

Roseburg Public Schools – 1419 NW Valley View Road, Roseburg, Oregon 97440 541-***-**** Joseph Lane and Fremont Middle Schools, Eastwood, Sunnyslope, Green and Winchester Elementary Schools; August 2006-September 2009

•Synthesize different curricular materials to create meaningful language lessons at four different schools per day; two middle schools and two elementary schools

•Teach classes with students of differing languages, language proficiency levels, ages and abilities

•Administer the Oregon English Language Proficiency Assessment

•Meet AMAOs

•Organize in advance the ELPA testing schedule at several different schools

English as a Second Language Teacher

Weld RE 8 School District - 301 Reynolds St, Fort Lupton, CO 80621 303-***-****

Twombly Elementary; August 2005-April 2006

•Develop curriculum based on National TESOL standards appropriate for elementary English Language Learners from beginning levels of English proficiency.

•Create and source materials for engaging language lessons at all levels of proficiency.

•Provide support/mentoring/coaching to staff to facilitate instructional change.

•Seek and disseminate information regarding successful research-based instructional programs/resources.

•Communicate and collaborate with ESL Program Director, building principal and instructional staff.

•Increase listening, speaking, reading and writing skills of the ELL students in my classes

Rural Youth Educator

Womenspace, Inc. - 1577 Pearl St Suite 200, Eugene, Oregon 97405 (541) 485-651; January 2012-August 2012

•Create and present lessons regarding healthy relationships and teen dating violence appropriate for middle and high school students.

•Ongoing outreach with rural, and some urban, county schools.

•Design and deliver presentations that meet agency goals and address House Bill 4077 and state standards.

•Use assessment and evaluation strategies.

Substitute Teacher

Greater Albany Public Schools 2005 - 718 7th Avenue SW, Albany, OR 97321 541-***-****; October 2002-June 2006

Corvallis School District - PO Box 3509J, Corvallis, OR 97339 541-***-****; October 2002-June 2005

Monroe School District - 600 Dragon Drive, Monroe, OR 97456 541-***-****; October 2002-2005

•Conduct class in an orderly manner while following the lesson plans of the regular classroom teacher

•Adapt to different building environments

•Develop and implement emergency lesson plans when necessary

Community Educator, Volunteer Coordinator, Family and Child Support Provider

Communities in Partnership to Stop Violence Against Women and Children at Liberty House - P.O. Box 2613, Salem, OR 97308 503-***-****; August 2004-February 2005

•Research and develop presentation on sex offenders and keeping kids safe

•Recruit and reward volunteers

•Develop and update handouts regarding child abuse for local school and agencies

•Provide emotional support to children and families receiving services at Liberty House

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