Amanda Schuepfer

Experience

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  Orange-Ulster BOCES

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2014

  Summer Para-Educator

  Assisted elementary-level students as a classroom Para-Educator and 1:1 Para-Educator in varied summer school classrooms.As 1:1 Para-Educator, developed activities for the student to help him meet his IEP goals.Collaborated as a team with the classroom teacher, 1:1 Para-Educators, classroom Para-Educators, speech therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and an extensive support staff.

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  Wyzant

  May 2014 - May 2016

  Tutored an upper elementary student in mathematics.Taught mathematics concepts aligned to grades 5-6 Common Core State Standards.Differentiated tutoring lessons and materials to teach an individual student with specific needs.Communicated with the parents regularly regarding the student's progress. Tutoring high school students in academic subject areas and in test prep.Assisted students with understanding STEM subject areas (mainly mathematics and science).Taught test-taking and study strategies to students.

  • Elementary Mathematics Tutor

    Jun 2014 - May 2016

  • Algebra, Biology, and SAT Tutor

    May 2014 - Jun 2015
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  YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office)

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Assistant

  Cared for children in Kindergarten through fifth grade.Taught Mathematics, Science and Technology lessons as part of a STEM initiative.Assisted students with their homework in English Language Arts and Mathematics.Provided children, including students with food allergies, with snack.

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  Jawonio

  May 2015 - Jan 2016

  Respite Care/Substitute Teacher's Aide

  Assisted teachers and students at a special education preschool (Katzen Early Childhood Education Center). Provided help with circle time, classroom activities, snack, lunch, and outdoor play.Supported children and their families by working in respite care Saturdays.

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  Academic Leadership Charter School

  May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Teacher Associate

  Taught lessons and led instructional activities in English Language Arts and Mathematics for K- 4th - grade students.Covered lunch and prep periods for other teachers, during which time I had primary responsibility for whole-class instruction.--------------------------------------------------------------Homeroom Classroom - 1st-Grade:Instructed and assessed students in all academic areas (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies) for my 1st-grade home classroom.Differentiated instruction for learners needing additional challenge or support during small groups.Collaborated with the lead 1st-grade teacher in planning, teaching, and assessing the students, including taking primary instructional responsibility for the whole class during her prep/lunch periods. Show less

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  Democracy Prep Public Schools

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  Teacher

  Taught/Assessed English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies to 4th-grade students.

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  Kon Gen International Preschool

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

  Head Teacher

  Lead teacher of 3's class.Substituted and assisted as Teacher in UPK classroom.Teacher of English and Math Enrichment for after school program & summer camp program.

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  Mount Pleasant Central School District

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

  Building Substitute Teacher

  Elementary building substitute during 2017.

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  Bright Star Daycare

  Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  Education Director
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  Kon Wah Day School

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2020

  UPK Teacher

  UPK Teacher at Kon Wah Day School for 2 school years.-Collaborated with other UPK teachers, the Education Director, and a Teaching Assistant to teach 4-year-old students.-Planned, taught, & assessed a classroom of 4-year-old UPK students.-Lead both in-person lessons (2018-2019) & a mixture of in-person and remote (computer-based) lessons, activities, and a virtual end-of year ceremony (2019-2020).-Collaborated & communicated with families throughout the school year.Summer camp teacher at Kon Gen International Preschool, the sister school, for Summer of 2018. Show less

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  Camp Yampire

  Jun 2020 - now

  Guest Camp Counselor Volunteer & Social Media Promotion Volunteer

  To join Zoom for the next monthly virtual camp or 1-day event:https://www.campyampire.com/calendarThe Sunniest Spaces is the June weekend of Camp.For camp weekends, you can register for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or, all 3 days through Zoom / Eventbrite!My Volunteer Experiences at Camp Yampire:-Leading stuffed animal dance parties as free workshop sessions to promote health and wellness. -Advocating for non-profit organizations such as CDNY & the Black Artists & Designers Guild (BADG), &, also, Woodbury Animal Shelter, through fundraising efforts, including encouraging campers to donate to a tip jar during sessions & social media promotion on Facebook & Instagram. -Moderating sessions by monitoring for potential “Zoom-bombing” in main room & breakout rooms, welcoming new campers to the main room, & providing basic technical support in meditation & breakout session rooms. Show less

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  Easterseals

  Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

  3-K Teacher
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  United Veterinary Care

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

  Client Service Representative

  -Communicating with pet parents when checking in and checking out patients, including prior medical records transfers to Cornerstone software system. -Coordinating new client forms & patient information. -Managing incoming calls through a 4-line phone system. -Emailing medical records between 4 local offices as part of the United Veterinary Care practice.

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  Uber eats

  May 2021 - now

  Food & Beverage Delivery Driver

  . Food & Beverage Delivery Driver from: 05/2021-06/2021, 07-2021-present .-Coordinating food & beverage deliveries between restaurants & customers. -Communicating with customers via varied formats of phone calls, text messages, app messages to provide excellent customer service. -Prioritizing different order requests by profit, restaurant / food service type, & length of route or location.

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  P.Poodle

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  Bather / Grooming Prep Apprentice

  -Bathed dogs of a variety of breeds, ages, & different levels of grooming appointment experience. -Dried & collaborated when I team-dried larger breeds, like doodles, sheepdogs, or retriever dogs. -Managed shampoo, conditioner, & cleaning supplies with 1 other Bather, & staff refills/requests.

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  Instacart

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  Full Service Shopper

  -Shopping full lists for customers at Stop and Shop, Wegmans, Dollar Tree, and CVS pharmacy.-Increasing my completion rate from week to week to ensure customer orders were accurate, complete, and included an efficient checkout speed of high-quality items.-Replacing items on list with similar items to give customers a higher quality of each grocery, produce, or pharmacy item.

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  Precious Butterflies Child Care

  Nov 2022 - Dec 2022

  Teacher

  Taught a preschool class of 3-year-old students.Collaborated with a teaching assistant and the education director to deliver high quality instruction to children.

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  United Activities Unlimited, Inc.

  Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  Group Activity Leader (Counselor)
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  YMCA of Metuchen Edison Woodbridge and South Amboy

  Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

  Preschool 3's Teacher

  -Taught a class of 3-year old children, while following Creative Curriculum study topics.-Managed a classroom schedule for a team of 5 teacher assistants, in collaboration with Site Manager.

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  Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services

  Oct 2023 - now

  Tutor
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  Honeydew Childcare Services Inc.

  Mar 2024 - now

  3K Teacher/Early Child Care