Amanda Puckett
* 9338 Moss Circle Drive* Dallas, Texas* 75243 * 214-546-0003
Career Objective:
To secure a full-time teaching position at the kindergarten to fourth-grade level.
SSkills Profile:
- Develop and implement lesson plans for all areas of a developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Create and initiate hands-on learning experiences
- Design and implement integrated learning centers
- Advise and counsel parents on their child's specific cognitive or emotional problems
- Coordinate with other teachers on special school programs
- Integrate grade-level appropriate technology to support the learning experience
Education:
Bachelor of Sciencein Interdisciplinary Studies May 2010
Texas A&M University; College Station, Texas
Major : Early Childhood Education (Pre-K through 4) GPA : 3.22
Certification : Texas EC-4 Generalist with ESL Supplemental
WoWork Experience:
Teacher/Site Assistant Aug 2008-Jan 2009
Champions at Mitchell Elementary in Bryan, Texas
*Created integrated curriculum for students from K-6thgrade
*Taught a group of 19-20 1st graders
*Supervised craft activities, snack time and recreational games for students
Camp Counselor/ Waterfront Staff Summer 2008 and 2009
Camp Balcones Springs in Marble Falls, Texas
*Camp Counselor
*Lifeguard
*Swim Instructor
Head Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor May 2003- June 2007
Lake Highlands YMCA in Dallas, Texas
*Lifeguard
*Swim Instructor for 2-12 yr olds in groups of 4 to 10 kids
Cla Classroom Experience :
*Bonham Elementary School, Bryan ISD Fall 2009-Spring 2010 Mrs. Jill Mattiza, 2nd grade
-Planned and implemented lesson plans
-Helped with discipline
-Assisted with the school Jamboree
*STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Snook Elementary School, Snook ISD Spring 2009
Mrs. Katie Withem, Pre-K
-Observed in classroom
-Assisted with reading groups
Mitchell Elementary, Bryan ISD Aug 2008-Jan 2009
Champions ; Daphne Deering
-Created weekly lesson plans to go along with a weekly theme
-Managed 20 first graders doing through a rotation of different stations
Longmire Learning Center Fall 2008
Mrs. Stephanie Eaton, 5 yr old classroom
-Facilitated students in center rotations
Brazos Valley Early Head Start Fall 2008
Ms Jenny Brown, 20-36 months
-Observed and assisted as needed
Allen Academy Fall 2008 Mrs. Laurie Westbrook, 2 yr old classroom
-Observed and assisted as needed
-Read to the students in group time
-Assessed students’ knowledge of letters and letter recognition
Mary Branch Elementary, Bryan ISD Sept 2007-May 2008
HOSTS Fall 2007-Spring 2009 Ruth Vanoye
-Tutored two students each semester on reading and math
Christy Hanson, 1st Grade Classroom
-Observed and tutored students
Mrs. Hollingsworth, ELL Classroom teacher
-Observed and helped in classroom
EExtra-Curricular Activities:
Sunday School Teacher 2002-2006
Lake Highlands United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas
-Taught bible lessons twice a month
-Classes of 10 -15 kids 3 year olds through Kindergarten
Sigma Phi Lambda : Small Christian Sorority at Texas A&M 2006-2010 Rush Chair 2007
Small Group Leader 2007
Big Event Committee at Texas A&M 2007-2009
Staff Assistant - 2007
Programs Committee Member 2008-09
Impact Camp at Texas A&M 2009
Delta Gad Counselor