Amanda Simpson is an experienced educator with over 4 years of teaching students with special needs. She has created curriculum targeting students with disabilities and implemented interactive teaching methods to ensure student comprehension. Amanda has a Bachelor's degree in Education and English and is skilled in classroom management, technology integration, and working with parents.
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AMANDA SIMPSON725 Coquina Ct., Orlando, FL 32807 | C: 716-969-3511 | Simp3897@hotmail.com
Motivated, enthusiastic educator with 4+ years experience fostering a cohesive student learning
atmosphere. Skilled special needs elementary school teacher with the ability to work with children
of various intellectual, behavioral and physical challenges.
Excellent classroom
management
Teaching, tutoring and
counseling
Experience working special needs
students
Effectively work with parents
Motivating students
Interactive teaching/learning
Differentiated instruction
Material Development
Created curriculum targeting students with disabilities
Lesson Planning:
Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all
students.
Technology Integration
Increased student participation by introducing relevant computer
programs and exercises to encourage student interest and enjoyment.
Also, became Technology Lead for our campus.
07/2013 to Current Teacher
UCP of Central Florida - Orlando, FL
Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social
needs of students. Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class
issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions. Established and enforced
rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 19
students.
08/2012 to 06/2013 Teacher
Four Corners Charter - Davenport , FL
Taught Creative writing to a diverse class of 20 students. Developed and
implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase
student understanding of course materials. Received high remarks for the
creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from
students, parents and faculty. Created and enforced child-based hands-on
curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
2012 Bachelor of Arts: Education
Alfred University - Alfred , NY, USA
3.7 GPA. Child Abuse Awareness training. Coursework in Behavior
Management. Coursework in Early Childhood Development and Child
Psychology. Coursework in Special Education.
2010 Bachelor of Arts: English
SUNY Fredonia - Fredonia, NY, USA
Minor in Education. Coursework in Library and Information Science. Education
in Reading training. Coursework in Children's Literature. Study Abroad to
England for English Literature.