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