Amanda Scherling

17540 Finesse Trail

Farmington, MN 55024
(763) 957-0709
scher430@d.umn.edu
OBJECTIVE: To obtain an English Teaching position that will utilize my strong dedication to
student development and to their educational needs.
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota Duluth - Duluth, MN (2012 - 2015)
Major: Teaching Communication Arts and Literature
Minor: English
Expected graduation date: May, 2015
3.2/4.0 GPA
Deans List
University of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND (2011 - 2012)
3.5/4.0 GPA
Deans List
Anoka High School - Anoka, MN (2007 - 2011)
3.6/4.0 GPA
Graduated with High Honors
EXPERIENCE
Apprenticeship Teacher (September, 2013 - November, 2013)
Superior High School - Superior, WI
Worked with Cooperating Teacher to create lesson plans for 9th grade English student
Prepared and taught two engaging lessons on The Odyssey
Observed teaching practices for 100+ hours
Worked with a diverse population of students, including a high percentage of at-risk
students
Apprenticeship Teacher (September, 2014 - November, 2014)
Marshall Middle School - Duluth, MN
Worked in a private school setting with 7th grade literature students
Taught two lessons on The Golden Compass
Observed teaching practices for 100+ hours
WORK HISTORY
Nanny - Apple Valley, MN
June, 2014 - August, 2014
Cared for two children, ages 8 (girl) and 10 (boy)
Happy Hearts Daycare - Superior, WI
Teaching Assistant: May, 2013 - August, 2013

 Worked with all ages ranging from infants to Pre-K

Communicated with parents on a daily basis
Nanny - Duluth, MN
October, 2012 - December, 2014
Responsible for two children, ages 4 (boy) and 7 (girl)
Nanny - Lakeville, MN
June, 2012 - August, 2012
Was responsible for two children, ages 9 (girl) and 12 (girl)
Worked with a 12 year old girl with down syndrome
JCPenney - Coon Rapids, MN
Sales Associate: September, 2009 - July, 2011
Interpersonal skills, product knowledge, credit sales
Worked as a team player
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
EMSA Volunteer - Duluth, MN
Myers Wilkins Family Night - 2014
Created an educational experience
Provided free dinner and books
S.E.R.V.E - Duluth, MN
Halloween Carnival - 2013
Worked at Halloween event for disadvantaged children
Tennis Instructor Anoka, MN
After School Tennis Instructor 2011
Taught children the fundamentals of tennis
HONORS/AWARDS

Deans List for Academic Excellence - Spring of 2012 and Spring of 2014

Social Safety Certificate - UMD Education Department Student Association

First Aid Certified - American Red Cross

School Safety Certificate - UMD Education Department Student Association

Shaken Baby Syndrome Certificate

Graduated with High Honors - Anoka High School

Lettered in Varsity Tennis - 2010, 2011

Qualified for the DECA State Conference - 2010, 2011

Held the Secretary position for DECA - 2011

Awarded the 2011 DECA scholarship - 2011

References
References available upon request.