Amanda Callahan is pursuing a Master of Arts in Education: School Counseling K-12 from Lindenwood University in 2017. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education with a dual major in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education from the University of Central Missouri in 2010. She has over 5 years of teaching experience in kindergarten, second grade, and as a substitute teacher. Her areas of expertise include response to intervention, collaborative teaching, technology integration, and data-driven instruction.

1. Amanda Callahan
aconger19@gmail.com
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Education & Qualifications:
Master of Arts in Education: School Counseling K-12, anticipated graduation: 2017
Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Education, 2010
University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO. Deans List 3.74/4.0
Dual Major: Early Childhood Education & Elementary Education
State of Missouri Teaching License
- Birth-6th -
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Early Childhood & Elementary Educator
Areas of Teaching Proficiency Include the Following:
-Response to Intervention -Collaborative Teaching
-Technology Integration -Parent-Teacher Communication
-Student Motivation -Workshop Style Teaching/ Gradual Release
- Data Teams - PBIS
- Leader in Me - Goal Setting
Achievements/ Involvement:
 Character Education Committee Team Member  NEA Building Representative
 Dragon Keeper Tutor  Dean's List
 Huffman Student Teaching Scholarship  A+ Scholarship

2. Professional Teaching Experience:
Fort Zumwalt School District- O’Fallon, MO. Aug. 2015- May 2016
Kindergarten Educator
As a kindergarten educator, I planned, prepared and carried out effective lessons that are
developmentally appropriate and correlate with school and state expectations. I managed
students’ academic and behavioral needs through goal setting and achieving both
individually and in a whole group setting. Communication with parents and staff in the
building provides an opportunity to become an involved member such as being the grade
level building math curriculum writer as well as the NEA building representative. I have
gained experience educating students with behavioral, academic and emotional needs.
Parkway School District- Chesterfield, MO Sept. 2014- Present
Second Grade Educator
As a second grade educator, I planned, prepared and carried out effective lessons that
correlated with school curriculum and grade level expectations. I managed students’
academic and behavioral needs through goal setting and achieving. Communication with
parents and staff in the building provided the opportunity to become an involved member
at McKelvey through being the grade level reading coordinator as well as a part of the
Character Education committee. I have gained experience educating a group of six ESOL
students as well as four gifted students.
Hazelwood School District- St. Louis, MO. Jan. 2014- June 2014
Kindergarten Educator
As a new kindergarten teacher of an established classroom, I was accountable for the students’
progress and grades until the end of the school year. I created a community feel within a group of
students that struggled behaviorally and academically. I used professional judgment when handling
students with behavior and defiant disorders as well as other issues that arise in many classrooms.
I charted growth and enabled students to recognize their growth through goal setting.
Fort Zumwalt School District- O'Fallon, MO. 2011-2014
City of St. Charles School District- St. Charles, MO. 2012-2013
Substitute Teacher (K-12)
Performed essential classroom duties at the specific grade level while assessing, and implementing
district adapted curriculum. I exercised professional judgment on an everyday bases for the
academic growth and emotional support of students. This was done through day to day substitute
teaching as well as two 12 week long term positions at the Kindergarten grade level.