Amanda Beaman
Gallatin,TN
Summary
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Sumner County Schools
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Substitute Teacher
Sumner County Schools
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Special Education Teacher
Fayette County Schools
07.2016 - 08.2021
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Co-Teacher
Bartlett City Schools
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Special Education Co-Teacher
Shelby County Schools
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Interim Elementary Teacher
Memphis City Schools
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12-2012
Skills
- Job readiness training
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Motivating students
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Excellent classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Assessment administration
- Relationship building
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Sumner County Schools
08.2023 - 12.2024
Substitute Teacher
Sumner County Schools
02.2022 - 08.2023
Special Education Teacher
Fayette County Schools
07.2016 - 08.2021
Co-Teacher
Bartlett City Schools
06.2014 - 05.2016
Special Education Co-Teacher
Shelby County Schools
07.2013 - 05.2014
Interim Elementary Teacher
Memphis City Schools
02.2013 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
University of Memphis
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