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Amanda Sauer is an elementary teacher seeking a teaching position. She has a Master's in Arts of Teaching and experience teaching in kindergarten, 2nd grade, and a 4th/5th grade split class. She has traveled extensively which she believes helps foster cultural understanding and a desire to share knowledge with students. She is effective at classroom instruction and developing relationships with students to create a positive learning environment.
Amanda's Teaching Resume
- 1. Amanda Sauer Current: 1235W. Mt. Comfort Rd. Apt. 211 Fayetteville, AR 72703 • 417-499-7489 • alsauer@uark.edu Permanent: 116 N. Windwood Carl Junction, MO 64834 • 417-499-7489 • amandaleigh90@hotmail.com Summary _________________________________________________________________________________ I am an enthusiastic elementary teacher effective at providing quality instruction and developing rapport with students to foster a positive learning environment for all students. I yearn to bring the world to a child’s fingertips through pictures, realia, and my personal travel experiences. I have an insatiable desire to learn and to share what I’ve learned with others. Education_________________________________________________________________________________ University of Arkansas • Master’s in Arts of Teaching To be completed May 2015 • ESL endorsement • GPA: 4.0 University of Arkansas • Bachelor’s of Science in Education May 2014 • GPA: 3.5 Professional Accomplishments - Old Wire Road Elementary in Rogers, AR_____________________________ Intern in kindergarten classroom for 9 weeks • Attended and participated in district professional development • Carried out a Literacy Case Study over one student where I conducted pre and post assessments, instructional interventions, and analyzed the data Intern in 2nd grade classroom for 18 weeks • Attended and participated in parent/teacher conferences • Implemented an Action Research Project where I researched a topic, conducted pre and post assessments, instructional strategies and interventions, and analyzed the data • Created and taught a two- week Understanding by Design unit Intern in 4th/5th grade split class for 9 weeks • Differentiated instruction for separate grade levels in several subjects Additional Experience with Children___________________________________________________________ Weekly Children’s Instructor October 2011-Present • Cross Church Fayetteville Assist teachers/students for approximately 2 hours a week September 2013-April 2014 • Asbell Elementary, Fayetteville, AR Bimonthly volunteer work at Turnaround Ranch 2005-2010 • Joplin, MO Memberships______________________________________________________________________________ International Literacy Association November 2014 – Present Arkansas Reading Association November 2014 – Present • Attended ARA’s conference in Little Rock, AR November 20-21, 2014 Employment_______________________________________________________________________________ Cashier and Server at McAlister’s Deli September 2012 – September 2014 • Fayetteville, AR • General Manager: Randa Payne – (479) 225-1147 Travel Experiences__________________________________________________________________________
- 2. I have traveledfor short periods of time to Italy; Costa Rica; Canada; Mexico; Tanzania, Africa; Paris, France; Berlin, Germany; Istanbul, Turkey; Bahamas; and over 20 U.S. states. These diverse trips have always provided amazing learning experiences and a chance to interact in various cultures. Through these experiences I have gained an understanding and respect for people of all walks of life. References________________________________________________________________________________ Professional: Personal: Dr. Vicki Collet: Liaison during year-long internship • Phone: 970-231-2773 • Email:collet@uark.edu Jill Langham: Preschool director at Cross Church – Fayetteville • Phone: (479) 236-5411 • Email: jilll@crosschurch.com Amanda Brunson: Mentor teacher for 18 weeks • Phone: (501) 593-3440 • Email: abrunson@rps.k12.us.ar Kelly Larson: Manager at McAlister’s Deli • Phone: (479) 283-5267 • Email: fayetteville@gigtus.net *Letters of recommendation may be provided upon request*