Amy Carlson

121 Park Lane Court, Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 982-0553 carlsoam@email.uscupstate.edu

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position in an elementary school.
CERTIFICATION
South Carolina Teacher Certification (2-6), May 2015
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, May 2015
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Presidents List (Spring 2013-Fall 2014)
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Anderson University, Anderson, SC
Studied Secondary Education History, August 2012-December 2012
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Presidents List Fall 2012
Spartanburg Methodist College, Spartanburg, SC
Associates of Arts, May 2010
GPA: 3.964/4.0
Presidents List (Fall 2010-Spring 2012)
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
CPR certified
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Oakview Elementary School (5th Grade), Greenville, SC
Student Teacher (Intern), January 2015-April 2015
Full time teaching for 6 weeks
Taught general education students, as well as 25 students with IEPs and 504 Plans
Worked with 13 different groups of accommodations
Guided students through units, including Operations with Fractions in Common Core Math and
Ecosystems in South Carolina Science
Full classroom management and non-instructional routines
Chapman Elementary School (2nd Grade), Spartanburg, SC
Clinical Student, September 2014-December 2014
Common Core Math teacher every Wednesday
Observed for 3 lessons by Cooperating Teacher and University Teacher
Earned high marks for creativity of lessons, activities, and materials used
Created appropriate expectations for all learners
Duncan Elementary School (3rd Grade), Duncan, SC
Clinical Student, January 2014-April 2014
Observed for 2 lessons by Cooperating Teacher and University Teacher
Created and presented both small group and whole group lessons
Anderson Mill Elementary School (5th Grade), Spartanburg, SC
Clinical Student, September 2010-December 2010
Observed for 1 lesson by Cooperating Teacher
Created and presented both small group and whole group lessons
TEACHING-RELATED CERTIFICATIONS

Project Learning Tree (Fall 2014)

Action for a Cleaner Tomorrow (Fall 2014)
Project Wild (Fall 2014)
Darkness to Light (Spring 2015)
TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE
First Baptist Spartanburg Preschool, Spartanburg, SC
Teacher (Ages 1-6), January 2013-December 2013
Attended 3 First Steps of Spartanburg classes and gained certification
CPR certified
Led students through snack, whole group activities, and play time
Taught more structured lessons on ABCs, colors, and numbers which encouraged thinking
and usage of vocabulary
Spartanburg Methodist College, Spartanburg, SC
Tutor, August 2011-May 2012
Assisted peers in courses I had taken or was currently enrolled in for 8 hours/week
Revised and edited papers
Led study groups for any upcoming tests in my current schedule
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bellacinos Pizza and Grinders, Simpsonville, SC
Team Member, September 2014-Present
Line cook, able to work quickly and calmly
Front counter, interaction with public and customer service
Your Pie, Greenville, SC
Shift Leader, February 2014-September 2014
Team Member, June 2011-February 2014
Customer Service
In charge of training and leading team members
Able to work quickly and calmly under pressure
Attended team meetings to come up with improvements and new strategies
Lets Dance, Mauldin, SC
Assistant Dance Teacher, September 2006-May 2010
Worked with students ages 3-15
Gained classroom management experience
Earned high appreciation for ability to teach and assist young students effectively
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