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Amanda Atkinson

Objective

I wish to engage my high school mathematics students by integrating technology in the classroom to enhance learning as well as being a technology consultant for my colleagues.

Education

Michigan State University
 Master of Arts in Educational Technology - expected May 2015

                Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology - May 2011

                Educational Technology (NP) Endorcement - May 2013

 


Saginaw Valley State University    
  Bachelor of Science in Education - May 2008                                                                  
                Major: Mathematics
                Minor: Psychology

Certifications

Educational Technology (NP) Grades 6-12

Mathematics (EX) Grades 6-12

Psychology (CE) Grades 6-12

Professional Experience

High School Teacher, Owosso High School - August 2014 - Present

 

  • Courses taught:

    • Algebra One

    • Honors Algebra Two

    • Compass (Online credit recovery)

  • Implementing Flipped Learning by providing direct instruction through videos

  • Integrating technology into teaching through the use of instructional videos, Google Classroom, QR codes, and iPads

Long Term/Building Substitute Teacher, Owosso Middle School - May 2008 - April 2014

 

  • Planned and taught the seventh and eighth grade International Baccalaureate mathematics curriculum aligned with the State of Michigan standards as a long term substitute teacher

  • Planned and taught special education mathematics as a long term substitute teacher

  • Taught all subject areas as the building’s substitute teacher

  • Worked one-on-one with a student working on behavior management - Classroom aide

  • Director of After School Tutoring Program: 2011

Cross Country - Boys & Girls

  • Owosso Middle School – 2009-2014

 

Track & Field - Girls

  • Owosso Middle School – 2010-2013

 

Coaching

Leadership Experience

SMART Board Training Instructor, Salem Lutheran School - July 2013
   

  • Created and presented to teachers ways to use SMART Boards effectively in their classrooms

 

 

Technology Experience

Math Technology Resource Library - Personal Website

http://alstechs.wix.com/omsmath

 

 

Proficient in:

  • Google Applications for Education including Google Classroom, Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets

  • Microsoft Office Products including Word 2013, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint

  • Online Gradebook including PowerTeacher/PowerSchool

  • Classroom Projector and Elmo

  • Website Creation Applications including Wix and Weebly

  • Learning Management Systems including Edmodo and Google Classroom

  • Video Creation Software including Camtasia and Jing

  • Audio recording and editing software including Audacity

  • Digital cameras and video devices

  • iPad applications including Remind, ScreenChomp, Qrafter, Socrative,

  • Social Networks including Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Skype

References

References upon request

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