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
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Courses taught:
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Algebra One
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Honors Algebra Two
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Compass (Online credit recovery)
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Implementing Flipped Learning by providing direct instruction through videos
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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
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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
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Planned and taught special education mathematics as a long term substitute teacher
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Taught all subject areas as the building’s substitute teacher
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Worked one-on-one with a student working on behavior management - Classroom aide
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Director of After School Tutoring Program: 2011
Cross Country - Boys & Girls
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Owosso Middle School – 2009-2014
Track & Field - Girls
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Owosso Middle School – 2010-2013
Coaching
Leadership Experience
SMART Board Training Instructor, Salem Lutheran School - July 2013
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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:
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Google Applications for Education including Google Classroom, Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets
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Microsoft Office Products including Word 2013, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint
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Online Gradebook including PowerTeacher/PowerSchool
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Classroom Projector and Elmo
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Website Creation Applications including Wix and Weebly
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Learning Management Systems including Edmodo and Google Classroom
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Video Creation Software including Camtasia and Jing
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Audio recording and editing software including Audacity
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Digital cameras and video devices
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iPad applications including Remind, ScreenChomp, Qrafter, Socrative,
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Social Networks including Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Skype
References
References upon request
Photo Credit:
MSU: https://www.msu.edu/~rollerbe/
SVSU: http://svsu-clubredtours.weebly.com/
Owosso High School: https://twitter.com/owossopublicsch
Owosso Middle School: http://owossobands.weebly.com/middle-school-bands.html