Amanda Kraus
Valley Park
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 6th Grade
Mehlville School District
2023.07 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
Substitute Teacher
Pattonville School District
2023.01 - 2023.05
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- 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.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Student Teaching Intern
Parkwood Elementary
2023.01 - 2023.05
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Student Observer
Mason Elementary, City Academy, & Beasly Elementay
2018.08 - 2022.12
- Worked with the classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Webster University
St Louis, MO05.2023
High School Diploma -
Valley Park Sr. High School
Valley Park, MO05.2017
Skills
- Parent Interaction
- Tactical Communications
- Parental and Guardian Assistance
- Rule Setting
- Child Safety Procedures
- Promoting Good Behavior
- Boundary Setting
- Behavior Management
- Praise and Encouragement
- Student Motivation and Engagement
Timeline
Teacher - 6th Grade
Mehlville School District
2023.07 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Pattonville School District
2023.01 - 2023.05
Student Teaching Intern
Parkwood Elementary
2023.01 - 2023.05
Student Observer
Mason Elementary, City Academy, & Beasly Elementay
2018.08 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Webster University
High School Diploma -
Valley Park Sr. High School
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