Amanda Mullins

Amanda Mullins

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OBJECTIVE

• To obtain a teaching position as Special Education Teacher

EDUCATION

Middle Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Science

Early Childhood Education Major

Overall GPA: 3.4/4.0

Major GPA: 3.8/4.0

Honors

• Dean’s List – Spring ’05, Spring ’06, Fall ’06, Spring ’07, Fall ‘07

• MTSU Enrichment Scholarship

• Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society Member

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Vanderbilt University (Susan Gray School), Nashville, TN July/2008-February/2012

• Teach children with physical and mental disabilities and children developing typically, ages 2-3; plan, implement, and assess curriculum with emphasis on multisensory and developmentally appropriate activities

• Balance whole-group, small-group and individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles; design and implement behaviour modification system

• Participate in all aspects of IFSP and IEP annual review process; conduct parent teacher conferences to provide parents with student development reports

• Utilize play and interactive activities to develop language and vocabulary, introduce scientific and mathematical concepts and improve social skills

• Collaborate with fellow teachers to share ideas and solutions

• Supervise co-teacher and other support staff; attend weekly and monthly meetings for planning and supervision

Early Childhood Co-Teacher

Vanderbilt University (Susan Gray School), Nashville, TN July/2008-August/2008

• Employ positive interaction with children to develop a rapport, gain respect, and trust to ensure a productive learning environment

• Teach socially acceptable behavior by employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement

• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, and cognition

Student Teaching-Third Grade March/2008-April/2008

Wilson Elementary, Murfreesboro TN

• Designed and implemented lesson plans for 24 students

• Expanded the range of learning through whole class, individual, and small group instruction

• Restructured classroom policy to reflect my own classroom management style

• Collaborated with other teachers to formulate lesson plans

Student Teaching-Kindergarten Readiness

Rock Springs Elementary, LaVergne TN January/2008-March/2008

• Developed and implemented lessons that met the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students

• Combined play and interactive activities with an increasing focus on early academic learning, including letter recognition, phonics, numbers, and an awareness of science, nature, and social studies

• Implemented a positive discipline plan which promoted student responsibility, problem solving skills, self-control skills, and student accountability

• Provided positive guidance to students experiencing educational challenges

• Assessed student performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferencing, checklists, and student portfolios

Practicums

• Infant/Toddler

• Preschool

• Primary-kindergarten and first grade

• Literacy-pre-k and kindergarten

Substitute Teacher

Murfreesboro City Schools, Murfreesboro, TN August/2005 – January/2007

• Assumed professional duties of a primary teacher

• Ensured the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students

• Implemented lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time, and in a manner which motivated students to learn and participate for optimal learning

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Sales Associate

Dillard’s, Murfreesboro, TN May/2004 – December/2007

• Utilized various sales tactics to generate sales for the women’s clothing department

• Educated and trained new associates on job operations in the women’s department

• Maintained customer satisfaction frequently

Skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Publisher

Professional Development

Workshop 1:

• Strategies for Figuring out Words – Primary reading strategies

Workshop 2:

• Teaching with Confidence – Teaching techniques and methods

In Services:

• Kid Talk Tactics

• Developing Picture Schedules

• Transitions to Prevent Challenging Behaviours

• Early Literacy: Incorporating mother goose to promote literacy in young children

References

• Available upon request

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