1. Amanda Funnell
13005 Hardisty Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
amanda.r.funnell@gmail.com (260) 249-3541
Professional Summary
Pursuing an elementary teaching position where I can maximize my potential by utilizing my extensive ELL
experience and academic knowledge to instruct students in an upper elementary classroom
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University; Marion, IN Expected Graduation: April 2016
Bachelor of Science in TESOL Education and Elementary Education GPA: 3.97
Academic Achievements: Life Calling and Leadership Scholarship, Dean’s List
Relevant Experience
Santiago Christian School; Santiago, Dominican Republic February 2016 – April 2016
Student Teacher—Fifth Grade
 Collaborated with both fifth grade teachers to plan appropriate lessons for all 49 students
 Partnered with the school’s Student Support Team and ELL teacher to best meet students’ needs
 Formulated lessons for a variety of subjects (reading, writing, science, math, Bible, and social
studies) with limited curriculum
Heritage Jr./Sr. High School; Monroeville, IN January 2016 – February 2016
Student Teacher—High School ELL
 Constructed and taught differentiated lessons according to the ELL students’ varying English
proficiencies, including designing a Teacher Work Sample unit with pre-test and post-test
 Supported ELL students in English 10 by modifying their assessments and providing further
explanation of classroom material when necessary
 Implemented an English-only management plan with 7 level 1 ELL students
Northwestern Elementary School; Kokomo, IN January 2015 – April 2015
Practicum Student—First Grade
 Prepared lessons for a variety of subjects
 Taught math lessons on a biweekly basis
 Differentiated instruction for a range of both high-ability and low-ability students
Allen Elementary School; Marion, IN September 2014 – December 2014
Practicum Student—Third Grade
 Assisted the classroom teacher with classroom activities, management, and grading
 Planned and taught lessons across multiple content areas
 Provided small group instruction for students in need of additional intervention
Harrison Hill Elementary School; Fort Wayne, IN May 2012
Shadow and ELL Classroom Assistant
 Worked one-on-one daily with a new immigrant student from Thailand
 Observed in a first grade classroom
 Aided the four ELL teachers in the ELL classroom

2. Amanda Funnell
13005 Hardisty Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
amanda.r.funnell@gmail.com (260) 249-3541
Additional Experience
Dean of Chapel Office; Marion, IN September 2013 – December 2015
Chaplain, Area Chaplain, Student Body Chaplain
 Initiate intentional conversations and meetings in order to build relationships with students
 Collaborate with other chaplains to plan and lead residence hall and campus events
 Lead a team of chaplains to minister to the student body
Bear Lake Camp; Albion, IN June 2014 – July 2014 & June 2015 – July 2015
Camp Counselor
 Cared for up to ten K-12 girls weekly, providing encouragement as well as meeting their
immediate needs
 Facilitated co-ed groups of approximately 20 students, ranging in grades K-12
 Collaborated with the summer staff to maximize the campers’ summer experience
New Life Lutheran Church; Fort Wayne, IN December 2011 – May 2014
Volunteer
 Served the local Burmese population by providing tutoring services for ELL students at multiple
homes and apartments
 Coordinated Bible studies for the elementary girls
Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne, IN October 2010 – May 2012
Shadowing Student
 Networked with FWCS administrators, teachers, and staff
 Shadowed the teaching strategies of many different teachers in the FWCS system
Restored to Glory Dance Ministry; Leo, IN December 2007 – May 2012
Dance Assistant and Teacher
 Supported fellow teachers by collaboratively choreographing dances and meeting students’
individual needs
 Taught and co-taught dance classes of nine to sixteen students on a weekly basis
 Wrote weekly lesson plans to organize teaching time

3. Amanda Funnell
13005 Hardisty Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
amanda.r.funnell@gmail.com (260) 249-3541
References
Beth Shimek
Fifth Grade Reading, Writing, and Science Teacher at Santiago Christian School
Autopista Duarte Km 5 ½
Santiago de Los Caballeros 51000, Dominican Republic
(829) 421-4996 (International)
eshimek@scs.edu.do
Relationship: Supervising Teacher
Tonya Donahue
High School ELL Teacher at Heritage Jr./Sr. High School in East Allen County Schools
13608 Monroeville Road
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 715-1401
tdonahue@eacs.k12.in.us
Relationship: Supervising Teacher
Dr. Darlene Bressler
School of Teacher Education Faculty at Indiana Wesleyan University
1503 N. Lakeshore Drive
Marion, IN 46952
(678) 591-2855
bresslerdj@gmail.com
Relationship: Supervising Professor