Ms. Amanda Farrell
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Amanda Farrell
47 Manchester Rd, Sewell NJ 08080
Cell Phone: 856.417.4655
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a mathematics teaching position
EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Secondary Education, December 2017
Specialization in Middle Level Education
CERTIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Prevention (HIB) Certified, February 2015
STEM Education Conference, Attended November 2016
Mindfulness in Education and Counseling, Attended December 2016
Substitute Teacher’s Credential, State of New Jersey, February 2017
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
Academic Coach, HeadWorks, Princeton, NJ
● Aided students in the development of task initiation, planning, time management, organization, awareness, monitoring, and working memory through an executive skills training program
● Provided parents with brief summary of progress each session and a progress report each month
● Walked students through organizing backpacks and binders, planning for upcoming events and exams, and scheduling assignments for the day
● Improved student capacity to manage ever-increasing homework and life demands through direct instruction
● Intensively trained to meet and individualize the needs of each student and help to foster a sense of community, cohesion, and belonging
Volunteer Mentor, Joyce Kilmer Middle School, Trenton, NJ
● Supported the wellbeing of two inner-city middle school students
● Ensured that students complete homework assignments
● Advised students with personal matters
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Collegiate Middle Level Association (CMLA) Founder and President
Nationally recognized affiliate of Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)
Student led organization dedicated to providing opportunities for pre-service educators, working towards improving the middle school specialization, and enriching education of those interested in teaching the middle school level
● Engaged in the requisite protocols leading to official recognition by The College of New Jersey
● Facilitated events and colloquia for pre-service educators
● Facilitated organization meeting, address concerns, and oversee all members and events
● Chaired Joyce Kilmer Middle School Mentoring Committee
● Maintained contact with Student Government and Student Finance Board
School of Education’s Student Leaders Committee Member
● Strategized with the Dean of Education and other committee members to increase collaboration and collegiality within the department
● Organized and facilitated events for the School of Education including the Freshmen Meet and Greet and the STEM Education Conference
Middle School Specialization Advisory Board Member
● Collaborate with The College of New Jersey professors and advisors, local middle school principals, administrators, representatives from Mercer Street Friends, and Trenton’s Community Schools Coordinator, providing a student perspective on the development of the middle school specialization curriculum
Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society) Member
● Established an ongoing joint venture between Kappa Delta Pi, CMLA, and Greek life to collect and distribute school supplies to students attending Joyce Kilmer Middle School
Kappa Delta Sorority Standards Board Senior Representative
● Nominated for and elected to Kappa Delta’s Standards Board due to high value placed on morals, integrity, and ability to remain impartial when making decisions
● Handled all disciplinary measures including conferencing with the woman in question and deciding on sanctions
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Junior Field Experience, Spring 2017 Trenton Public School District, Trenton, NJ
● Piloted dual-placement program for Middle School Specialization
● Observed for two months at Joyce Kilmer Middle School, co-taught, and then taught an eight-lesson unit
● Observed for one month at Trenton’s 9th Grade Academy, co-taught, and then taught one lesson
Student Teaching, Fall 2017 Timberlane Middle School, Hopewell Valley Regional School District, NJ
● Observed, co-taught, and successfully took over the full course load of a 7th grade mathematics teacher: 1 section of integrated Math 7, 2 sections of Algebra 1 Part A, and 1 section of Honors Algebra 1
Long Term Substitute, December 2017-April 2018 Washington Township High School, WTPS, Sewell, NJ
● Responsible for all aspects of teaching high school mathematics: 3 sections of Algebra 2A and 2 sections of Geometry B
Mathematics Teacher, April 2018-June 2018 Chestnut Ridge Middle School, WTPS, Sewell, NJ
● Coteaching 6th and 7th grade BSI mathematics
● Leading an engaging, activity-based supplemental class for a small group of students that require extra support in mathematics
Mathematics Teach, August 2018-Present Rosa International Middle School
PROFESSIONAL GOALS
Cheerleading Coach
● Decade of experience cheerleading for sports and in competitions
● Member of Washington Township High School Cheerleading for 4 years
○ Junior Varsity Captain
○ Varsity Captain
● Member of The College of New Jersey Cheerleading for 2 years
○ 2014 UCA Open All-Girl National Champion
Continued Growth
● Desire to attain a master’s degree in Administration and Leadership or Educational Psychology
● Eager to attend professional development conferences to stay informed on recent developments in educational research and teaching strategies
● Strong interest in learning through problem-solving, blended learning, inquiry-based learning, student centered learning, and the integration of technology into the classroom
