Amanda J. Helmer

 

4075 S. Isabella, AA14

Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

(989) 295-2560

[email protected]

“She is a delightful mix of responsibility, efficiency, maturity, enthusiasm, and dependability and has an incredible joy for living, sharing that with her students.”

Deb Fahr
First Grade Teacher

Pullen School, Mount Pleasant

 

 

 

“She individualizes her teaching methods and materials to meet the needs of each student…she has built a rapport with the students.

They trust her.”

Deb Kuczynski
Resource Room Teacher
Central Montcalm Public Schools

 

 

 

“Great Smiles, Excellent rapport. Great positive feedback, …behavior management,…and pulling defiant students into lessons.”

Anne Wakenhut
University Supervisor, Central Michigan University

 

 

 “[Her] future is bright and the children and parents that come into contact with her will be lucky to have her as their teacher.”

Anastasia Bristley
Lead Teacher, CMU Human Growth and Development Lab (Headstart)

Professional Profile

Eager to use a wide variety of methods to guide students with special needs in academic, personal, and social development.

Hold Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education.

Certified to teach Special Education (Emotional Impairments--EI) and child development (ZA)

Dedicated to creative and individualized teaching as a means of creating positive relationships and a love for learning.

 

Education and Honors

B.S. Elementary Education, Special Education Emphasis (December 2007)

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Overall Grade Point Average: 3.81 Within Major: 3.94

Dean’s List: all semesters of attendance

CMU Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship

CMU Leadership Scholarship

Dept. of Human Environmental Studies Helen Lohr Scholarship Award

Ruby Leora Balduf Scholarship

National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member

Michigan Merit Award

 

Key Qualifications

Certified in Elementary (K-5), Child Development, and Special Education (b-26).

Ability to plan and instruct subject areas using broad variety of teaching aids, motivational and individualized strategies to engage all students in active learning.

Employ Developmentally Appropriate activities, instruction, and assessment to reach students at their level.

Exhibit creativity, flexibility, and tenacity when working with students, staff, and parents. Serve as a mentor and advocate to students with special needs.

Experienced Computer Educator

Designed and conducted various public workshops for training in computer software and use. Instructed library patrons in basic computer skills, Internet navigation, editing digital graphics, and spreadsheet software.

Computer Skills

Software: Microsoft Windows, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Working knowledge of HTML, MS Access, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP

Expert knowledge of information technology related to the Internet

Peripheral Communication, Terminal-printer operations, Smart Board, Scanning hardware and software

Teaching Experience

Student Teacher, Kindergarten, October 2007 to November 2007

Renaissance Public School Academy, Mount Pleasant, MI

Student Teacher, First Grade, August 2007 to October 2007

Pullen Elementary, Mount Pleasant, MI

Student Teacher, Resource Room, January 2007 to May 2007

Central Montcalm Upper Elementary, Stanton, MI

Classroom Assistant, Head Start Preschool, August 2006 to December 2006

Human Growth and Development Lab, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Classroom Assistant, Hillside Elementary, May 2006 to June 2006

Center-based severe emotional impairment program, Midland County ESA, Sanford, MI

 

Computer Training Position

Computer Page, August 2005 to present

Chippewa River District Libraries, Veterans Memorial Library. Mount Pleasant, MI

 

Mentor Related Positions

Orientation Mentor, May 2005 to June 2005

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Resident Assistant, August 2004 to May 2005

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

 

References

 

Anastasia Bristley, (989) 774-1775.

169 Wightman Hall, CMU, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Lead Teacher, CMU Human Growth and Development Lab (Headstart)

 

Deb Kuczynski, (989) 831-2300. 1488 S. Sheridan Rd SW, Stanton, MI 48888

Resource Room, Central Montcalm Upper Elementary.


Deb Fahr, (989) 775-2270. 251 S. Brown St, Mt Pleasant , MI 48858

First Grade Teacher, Pullen Elementary
 
Rachel Biedenbender, (989) 773-9889. 2797 S. Isabella Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Kindergarten Teacher, Renaissance Academy.

 

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