Amanda Branham
New Castle
Summary
Dedicated education professional with 10 years of experience, progressing from assistant roles to leadership positions. Recognized for mentoring new hires and providing essential guidance, contributing to a collaborative learning environment. Holds both Associates and Bachelors degrees, with a strong commitment to fostering student success through effective support and engagement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Skills Coach
LIFE CHOICE LLC
New Palestine
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients in developing life skills necessary for self-sufficiency.
- Assisted special needs students in developing academic, social, and life skills.
- Taught basic life skills such as hygiene, manners, respect.
- Promoted development of positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior.
Assistant/Lead Teacher
ICAP Head Start
New Castle
07.2014 - Current
- Veteran teacher to whom other teachers and outside LEAs, such as speech and SPED teachers, are told to report with any questions or concerns within the building.
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Organized field trips or extra-curricular activities for students under their supervision.
Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree Stores
New Castle
11.2007 - 08.2016
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2021
Associate of Science - Human Services
Ivy Tech Community College
Muncie, IN05-2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Classroom management
- Effective Parent Communication
- Time management
- Child assessment
- Experience Supporting IEP Students
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Creating hands-on activities
- Classroom organization
- Early Childhood Education Programs (Head Start)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Life Skills Coach
LIFE CHOICE LLC
07.2024 - Current
Assistant/Lead Teacher
ICAP Head Start
07.2014 - Current
Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree Stores
11.2007 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Human Services
Ivy Tech Community College
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