Amy Lantis is seeking a teaching position in early childhood education. She holds a Master's degree in teaching from Dominican University and has over 15 years of experience working with preschool-aged children in various roles. Most recently, she completed her student teaching practicum at Pershing Elementary School where she collaborated with other teachers and specialists to plan lessons and assess students.

1. Amy Lantis
3305 Wesley Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402
847-370-2755 | lantis3@comcast.net
OBJECTIVE To obtain a teaching position in Early Childhood Education (preK-3rd
)
EDUCATION Dominican University,River Forest, Illinois
Master of Science in Teaching | December 2015, GPA 4.0
Professional Educator License w /endorsement in Early Childhood Education and
an approval in Early Childhood Special Education
Michigan State University,East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Social Work | May 1999, GPA 3.7
Dean’s Honor Roll
CLINICAL Pershing Elementary School, Berwyn,Illinois
PRACTICE Student Teacher,Kindergarten | Fall 2015
 Collaborated with Kindergarten team to plan active multimodal lessons
for 20 students
 Partnered with Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, and Reading
Specialists to create goals and intervention plans for RTI students
 Implemented new social/emotional curriculum model, Second Step
 Assisted with Kindergarten open house, initial incoming Kindergarten
assessment,and parent teacher conferences
 Assessed students formally and informally using new standards based
grading system
 Participated in professional development opportunities
 Utilized educational technology and programs such SMART board,
PowerSchool, Schoology, Lexia, IXL, and MyOn
WORK Darien Park District First Step Preschool,Darien,IL | Aug.2012 – Aug 2015
EXPERIENCE Indian Boundary YMCA Preschool,Downers Grove,IL | Aug. 06 – Aug. 2012
Oak Park YMCA Preschool,Oak Park,IL | Aug. 2005 – Aug. 2006
Preschool Teacher
 Planned and implemented academic and enrichment opportunities for
children ages 3-5
 Conducted parent teacher conferences
 Followed the Creative Curriculum model, Jolly Phonics,and
Handwriting Without Tears curriculums and incorporated all state
preschool standards into instruction
 Introduced technology into the classroom with IPADS and Apple TV
 Arranged field trips
 Obtained 15+ hours of professional development training annually
 Met DCFS state requirements for teacher certification
Costello Elementary,Lyons, Illinois

2. Special Needs PreschoolAssistant | April 2012-Aug. 2012
 Supported classroom teacher with instruction and behavior management
 Attended to special needs students with special medical or physical needs
such as wheelchair use, feeding, or toileting
 Participated in IEP meetings and goal planning
 Coordinated with occupational/speech/physical therapists
Wilmette Park District,Wilmette, Illinois
After School Rec. Director/Early Childhood Asst. Director | Aug. 02-June 03
 Supervise after school staff of 10 and additional WSSRA staff
 Mediated parent or staff concerns and conflicts
 Served as assistant to Preschooldirector providing support when
necessary
 Interviewed and hired new staff
 Budgeted and ordered supplies for preschool and after school program
RELATED Bingham Elementary, Lansing , Michigan
EMPLOYMENT Community Activities Coordinator | Sept. 2000-April 2001
 Provided grant assessment documentation
 Identified and developed program activities for students, parents,and
families based on identified needs and/or interests in the community
 Collaborated with community partnerships for delivery of appropriate
services to clients
 Monitored grant budget in conjunction with building principal
Head Start, Lansing, Michigan
Family Service Worker | March 2000-September 2000
 Determined program eligibility for children and their families
 Enrolled students into Head Start Program
 Provided students and families with additional resources and referrals as
needed
 Facilitated trainings and workshops for parents