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AM Amanda Merrill

CAREER To obtain a position as a Middle School Reading Teacher


that will utilize my skills as a Reading Specialist to build a
OBJECTIVE comfortable environment for students to love reading.

CERTIFICATION PROFILE
S TA T E O F I L L IN O I S
P r o fe s s io n a l E d u c a to r L ic en s e Turnaround middle school teacher who excels in cultivating
and maintaining positive and productive relationships with all
educational constituencies including parents, students,
ENDORSEMENTS
administrators, and the community.
S O CI A L S C I E N CE - H I S TO R Y
G ra d es 9 - 1 2 Strong instructional leader with education experience and
S O CI A L S C IE N C E solid foundation in best practices.
G ra d es 6 - 8 Skilled practitioner who continues to expand knowledge of
R EA D I N G S PE C IA L I S T: JU N E 20 17 current best practices through professional development and
G ra d es K - 1 2 builds a network of diverse colleagues.

EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MASTERS OF EDUCATION
Literacy & Specialized Instruction MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER | ST BEDE THE VENERABLE SCHOOL
DePaul University AUG. 2013 - PRESENT | CHICAGO, IL
Chicago, IL | June 2017
A full-time teacher instructing in Reading and Social Studies to
classrooms of up to 28 students in 7th and 8th Grade
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION Establish rapport with students, parents and critical family members
BACHELOR OF ART IN HISTORY Enhance student engagement for learning by maintaining a
University of Dayton collaborative learning classroom environment
Dayton, OH | May 2012 Observe, plan, teach and assess and modify instruction for multi-
cultural classes with many levels of ability
STUDY ABROAD Perform classroom benchmark assessments
John Cabot University Implemented and designed a plan through Fountas & Pinnell,
Rome, Italy | Spring 2011 AIMSweb and EasyCBM for school wide reading assessment
University of Dayton Utilize a PBL and center- based learning in the middle grades
London, England | Summer 2010 Collaborate on school-wide cross curricular activities to meet NGSS
Employ student-led, choice driven activities in Social Studies and
Reading through Interactive Notebooks and Reading Workshop
CONTACT ME
Developed curriculum for reading and social studies

630.408.4066 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER | ST. TARCISSUS SCHOOL (GRADES 7-8)


NOVEMBER 2012 - JANUARY 2013 | Chicago, IL
merrillaib@gmail.com
Planned and implemented reading and religion lessons for 7th and 8th
grade students of varying skill levels
http://amandamerrillportfolio. Created an easy transition to a long-term substitute for students
weebly.com/ Maintained communication with students, parents, teachers, and
administrators
Created a positive classroom environment through student rapport
4827 N. Winchester Ave, 1
Chicago, IL 60640
AM Amanda Merrill
To obtain a position as a Middle School Reading Teacher
CAREER
that will utilize my skills as a Reading Specialist to build a
OBJECTIVE comfortable environment for students to love reading.

SKILLS EXPERIENCE CONTINUED


Ab le to wor k well under str ess
H ave str ong multit ask ing s kill s
Work well as a t ea m member STUDENT TEACHER | Walter E. Stebbins High School
Take p l ea sure in wor king with diverse SEPTEMBER 2011 MAY 2012 | DAYTON, OH
p op ula tions
Str ong sp ell ing a nd gr amma r s kill s
Teach mysel f new skil ls throug h
Developed lessons and instruct 9 th- 12th graders in American
ha nds-on wor k History and Psychology
Ab le to r esolve cha lleng es and Established rapport with students, parents and critical family
conflicts effectively
members
Ap pr oach new situations with a
p os itive atti tude Enhanced student engagement for learning History through
maintaining collaborative learning classroom environment
HONORS Observed, planned, taught and assessed practice to inform and
C u m La u d e modify instruction for multi-cultural classes with many levels of
D e a n s L is t ability
D e a n s R ec o gn it io n Li s t Designed behavior solutions
P h i A lp h a T he ta H i s to r y Administered formative, summative, and performance
F ra t e rn ity assessments at a variety of levels
Designed history lessons based on the History Alive
PROFESSIONAL
framework
REFERENCES Adapted lessons to fit in an 80-minute block format
ST BED E T H E VE NE R ABLE
SC HOO L: OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE

FR. ROBERT KRUEGER, ASS.PASTOR DAY CAMP COUNSELOR | LAKEVIEW YMCA
P: (773) 884-2000 JUNE 2013 AUGUST 2013 | CHICAGO, IL
E: Rkrueger@stbedechicago.org
Provided supervision and support for 8-10 year olds
KELLY JOHSNON, PRINCIPAL Implemented eight-weeks of programming for group of 30
P: (773) 884-2020 campers
E: KJohnson@stbedechicago.org Mentored 8-10 year olds, demonstrating strong leadership
skills
MARY CASEY, TEACHER
C: (312) 802 0894 TUTOR | DAKOTA CENTER | PHI ALPHA THETA
E: MCasey@stbedechicago.org FALL 2010 APRIL 2012 | DAYTON, IL
Assisted elementary school students with problem solving
ROSE VOLDRICH, TEACHER
activities
C: (773) 653 8739
Oversaw completion of homework assignment
E: RVoldrich@stbedechicago.org
Presented material to ESL students
ELLEN BROAD, TEACHER
C: (773) 726 0065
E: EBroad@stbedechicago.org

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