Good Information

Here is some websites that are important to my life right now!
www.ksu.edu- My University website
www.usd383.org/Schools/Elementary/Bergman/Contact.aspx- My cooperating school's website
www.hopeautosalesinc.com- The website to my family's car dealership.

"Showcasing student work"

I know that it is important for families to be able to view their student's work. Therefore a created a blog to do just this. On this blog I will post one piece of work each month for each student in the class. The blogs address is as follows: http://aviarstudentwork.blogspot.com/

My Resume

Amanda Viar
aviar@ksu.edu

Objective

Seeking a Kindergarten-6^th grade or Middle School Math teaching position for the upcoming 2009-2010 school year where I can demonstrate my commitment to students becoming life-long learners.

Education

Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Anticipated May 2009

Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary

Math concentration Cumulative GPA: 3.87/4.0

Pursuing an Endorsement in Middle Level Math Education

Minor in Business

Pursuing an endorsement in Secondary Business Education

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Relevant Experience

Practicum Experience, First Grade

September 2008-December 2008

Bergman Elementary School: Manhattan, KS

• Constructed a social studies unit over American celebrations and taught it to 17 students

• Helped with classroom management during the school day and monitored children during recess

• Assessed students reading abilities using DIBELS and devised a plan to help them improve their reading abilities

Clinical Experience, Third Grade January 2008-May 2008

Ware Elementary School: Fort Riley, KS

• Developed and taught guided discovery lesson plans for 14 students/ three math lessons and three science lessons

• Instructed and facilitated actively engaged students in learning activities

• Managed classroom environment and behavior

• Evaluated and assessed student learning and my own teaching practices based on individually made rubrics

Teacher Aide, Fourth Grade January 2007-May 2007

Amanda Arnold Elementary School: Manhattan, KS

•Observed and advised students with homework and in-class activities

•Assisted students in improving their reading skills by reading individually with students each day

•Guided learning during class assignments by asking students questions to provoke thought

•Supervised a group of 20 students during lunch and recess time

Camp Counselor August 2006

Joy of Living Ministries: Brinkhaven, OH

•Counseled and tutored a group of 12 middle school aged inner-city children

•Organized and planned group activities: night games, campout, hike, scavenger hunt

•Constructed and taught daily lessons on how to interact with each other

Activities & Professional Organizations

- Kansas National Education Association, Student Program 2007-current

• Active attendee of monthly meetings

• Contributed to multiple donation drives

- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2008-current

• Gained understanding of Principles & Standards for school mathematics

• Keeps me updated on the latest math resources

- National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2007-current

• Attended monthly meetings

• Provided with opportunities for professional growth

Amazing Website

I just found this really neat website that teachers can use in their classrooms. It is www.biguniverse.com. This is a site that allows students to create and publish a book online. It is very interactive and so much fun to use. I think it would get students excited about writing and it would be fun for them to create. I was so excited when I saw that my book had been published, so I know children would be too!

TT #3

Recipe: The Name Amanda

You Will Need: 1 mom, 1 dad, 1 list of bad names, song "Amanda" by Boston, 1 baby girl

How to Make:
1.) First you need a mom and a dad who are expecting a baby girl.
2.) The mother must pick out a lot of bad names that the father doesn't like.
3.) Boston comes out with a song entitled "Amanda" the week the child is born.
4.) Dad likes the song "Amanda"
5.) Baby is born and dad names her Amanda

Enjoy!!