Amanda Loosya
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Professional Summary
Passionate elementary school educator with experience in inclusive and engaging classroom environments. Skilled in tailoring lessons to diverse learning styles, managing classrooms effectively, and building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Leads with kindness and love, with a deep commitment to fostering a lifelong love of learning in young students.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Oakland University, Rochester, MI — December 2023
Dean’s List 2020–2022
Certifications & Endorsements:
- CPR and First Aid Certification, American Red Cross
- Lower Elementary Endorsement (PK–3)
Teaching Experience
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Bemis Elementary, Troy
August 2024 – November 2024
●Conducted parent-teacher conferences
● Administered Fountas & Pinnell (F&P) reading assessments
●Lucy Calkins Reading & Writing Workshop
● Differentiated instruction to meet student needs
●Collaborated with teammates on lesson planning and classroom support
● Attended district professional development sessions
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Schroeder Elementary, Troy November 2024 – February 2024
●Conducted parent-teacher conferences/report cards
●Administered Fountas & Pinnell (F&P) reading assessments
●Lucy Calkins Reading & Writing Workshop
●Differentiated instruction to meet student needs
●Collaborated with teammates on lesson planning and classroom support
● Integrated technology into daily lessons
●Attended district professional development sessions
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Bemis Elementary, Troy March 2024 – End of Year
●Conducted parent-teacher conferences
●Administered Fountas & Pinnell (F&P) reading assessments
●Lucy Calkins Reading & Writing Workshop
●Differentiated instruction to meet student needs
● Collaborated with teammates on lesson planning and classroom support
●Integrated technology into daily lessons
●Attended district professional development sessions
K–5 Teacher Consultant
Morse Elementary, Troy, MI February 2024 – June 2024
●Served as a teacher consultant for students with IEPs
●Created lessons aligned with IEP goals
●Collaborated with special education staff and applied IDEA practices
●Supported academic and emotional growth
3rd Grade Student Teaching Internship
Morse Elementary, Troy, MI September 2023 – December 2023
●Taught from Bridges Math Curriculum and Lucy Calkins programs
●Built strong relationships with students and school staff
●Managed behavior, established routines, and created classroom structure
K–12 Substitute Teacher
Mt. Clemens School District, Mt. Clemens, MI — September 2021 – December 2022
●Created a positive rapport with students and staff through consistent communication and upbeat presence
●Managed classrooms of up to 30 students while following plans and adapting as needed
Field & Practicum Experience
5th Grade Field Placement
Lessenger Elementary, Madison Heights January 2022 – May 2022
●Learned classroom management strategies
●Supported instruction in core subjects
●Delivered several lesson plans
1st Grade Field Placement
Lessenger Elementary, Madison Heights. September 2022 – December 2023
●Observed and practiced varied teaching methods
● Worked one-on-one and in small groups to strengthen skills in math, phonics, and reading
Kindergarten Placement
Leonard Elementary, Avondale District January 2022 – May 2022
●Conducted weekly phonics, reading, and writing sessions with a student
●Administered literacy assessments
2nd Grade Placement
Deerfield Elementary, Avondale District September 2022 – December 2022
●Created and delivered lessons for an individual student
●Conducted literacy assessments and developed relationships
4th Grade Placement
Deerfield Elementary, Avondale District January 2023 – April 2023
●Worked weekly with three students on literacy growth
● Words Their Way assessments/Spelling inventories
●Conducted Fountas & Pinnell and writing assessments