Amanda Funnell is pursuing an elementary teaching position with a focus on instructing upper elementary students. She has a Bachelor's of Science in TESOL Education and Elementary Education from Indiana Wesleyan University with a 3.97 GPA. Her experience includes student teaching fifth grade in the Dominican Republic and teaching high school ELL students. She also has practicum experience in first and third grade classrooms.

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