Amanda Swinyer

Experience

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  Fraser Public Schools

  Dec 2006 - Jun 2008

  Longterm Substitute Teacher and Student Teacher

  Long Term Substitute Teacher: First and Second GradeStudent Teaching: Kindergarten•Developed and organized lessons in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies including technology that aligned with Michigan State Standards, and Fraser’s Kindergarten Essentials•Designed shared reading and writing activities, including a workshop forum•Integrated new behavior management system, using positive behavior tickets•Conducted parent-teacher conferences•Tutored children after school in mathematics and reading using the Read Naturally program•Utilized and input data into Mastery Manager Show less

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  Professional Education Services Group

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2008

  Substitute Teacher

  Substitute Teacher: Various Grade Levels•Developed and organized lessons in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies including technology that aligned with Michigan State Standards•Maintained classroom routines and lessons in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

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  New Haven Community Schools

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2008

  Substitute Teacher

  Substitute Teacher: Various Grade Levels•Developed and organized lessons in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies including technology that aligned with Michigan State Standards•Maintained classroom routines and lessons in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

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  Romeo Community Schools

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2008

  Substitute Teacher

  Substitute Teacher: Various Grade Levels•Developed and organized lessons in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies including technology that aligned with Michigan State Standards•Maintained classroom routines and lessons in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

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  Warren Consolidated School District

  Sept 2007 - Nov 2007

  Long Term Substitute Teacher

  Long Term Substitute Teacher: Third Grade•Developed and organized lessons in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies including technology that aligned with Michigan State Standards•Conducted parent-teacher conferences•Maintained classroom routines and lessons in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

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  National Heritage Academies

  Aug 2008 - Sept 2015

  Teacher and Team Leader

  National Heritage Academies: Reach Academy Teacher: Young Fives and Kindergarten • Kindergarten and Young Fives team leader• Evaluated school accreditation report, Education Yes! • Mentor to new teachers to the building • Oversaw and planned team meeting agendas •Designed and initiated the use of assessment portfolio to increase student tracking, parental involvement and drive instruction• Chairperson for Parental Partnerships Committee • Member of Student Recognition Committee, Reading Committee, Math Committee, March is Reading Month Committee • Tutored children after school and during summer school • Established clear goals and objectives related to the school improvement plan • Use of data, NWEA-MAP, MLPP, DiBELS, to administer instruction specifically designed to students needs • Use of Capturing Kids Hearts and CHAMPs as classroom management tools • Consistent communication with parents through email, phone calls home and parents meetings, formal and informal Show less

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  Lakeview Public Schools

  Aug 2015 - now

  Teacher