Amanda Scheid

10009 Brookemoor Lane, Glen Allen VA 23060 (8 04 ) 4 84 0 32 3 sc h e i d a g@ g mai l . co m

http://amandascheid.weebly.com
Education: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Masters of Arts and Teaching, May 2016
Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, May 2015
Professional Licensure Program: Elementary Education
Honors: President List Spring 2014 and 2015
President and Member of the Roop Group Education Learning Community
Member, Kappa Delta Phi

Fall 2011- Spring 2012

Fall 2014- current

Teaching Experience:
Student Teacher, Ridge Elementary School, Fifth Grade: Henrico, VA
Fall 2015
Employed Plickers to engage students in lessons and record informal assessments
Created and implemented the unit on fractions for the entire grade level
Used technology to teach students language arts topics with Promethean lessons, YouTube videos, and creating
tweets.

Managed student behavior and assisted in creating a behavior program for a student.
Attended numerous faculty, grade level, and IEP meetings.
Differentiated small group language arts lesson plans to meet students instructional needs.
Engaged the gifted math class with challenging extensions to the fractions unit.
Student Teacher, Ridge Elementary School, First grade: Henrico, VA
Fall 2015
Interpreted student data and informal assessments to create differentiated lesson planning
Crafted Promethean board lessons to actively engage students in learning
Enriched student learning through guest speakers, alternative learning environments, and hands on activities.
Supported student learning through the use of technology such as iPads, computers, and online programs.
Used whole brain teaching to actively engage students in learning and to keep the classes attention.
Constructed learning centers to allow students to work together to apply their knowledge of sorting or patterns.
Practicum Student, Ruckersville Elementary School, Fourth Grade: Ruckersville, VA
Spring 2016
Constructed a cross-curricular unit incorporating math, language arts, and social studies to engage students.
Directed small group instruction to a wide variety of learners in a language arts environment.
Executed an inquiry investigation about the effect of cross- curricular instruction on student learning and
implications for teachers.
Practicum Student, Fulks Run Elementary School, Third grade: Harrisonburg, VA
Spring 2015
Designed and taught lessons incorporating experiments and role-play to aid student learning.
Assisted struggling students with language arts skills by providing personalized instruction such as differentiated
assignments and one-on-one instruction.
Practicum Student, Peak View Elementary School, Kindergarten: Harrisonburg, VA
Spring 2014
Assessed students formally and informally through centers, projects, and exit slips in the classroom.
Facilitated morning meetings and calendar time to engage students in learning and practicing counting, calendar,
money, and weather skills daily.
Devised lessons that incorporated cross curriculum subjects into math lessons to aid students learning in multiple
areas.
Relevant Work Experience:
Swim Club Management Group of Richmond: Richmond, VA (Seasonal Employee)
June 2011- Summer 2016
Aquatic Safety Director
October 2015- Summer 2016
o Recreated the new swim lesson program, which involved reforming our previous lessons with new
standards from the Red Cross.
o Oversaw the lifeguard instructors as they regularly conducted trainings with the lifeguard staff.
o Collaborated with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in creating the mentorship program to foster
leadership skills within our staff.
Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor: Richmond, VA
April 2015-October 2015
o Taught 10 classes for over 75 new and returning lifeguards on Lifeguard Skills, AED, First Aid, and CPR.
o Worked with other instructors to be efficient communicators, teachers, and team members.
Lifeguard Manager: Richmond, VA
August 2011- April 2015
o Oversaw the overall safety of the aquatic facility.

o Managed a group of 17 Lifeguards to protect the lives of facility patrons each day.
o Produced weekly schedules for fellow employees.
Lifeguard: Richmond, VA
June 2011-August 2011
o Tasked with the well-being and safety of facility patrons.
o Worked as a team with other Lifeguards, Managers, and facility staff.
o Ensured a safe environment by reducing hazards, enforcing rules and regulations, and promoting safe play.
Student Assistant, Henrico County Summer School: Henrico, VA
Summer 2009 and 2010
Supported the principal and office staff with daily tasks such as filing, running errands, calling parents, and
organization tasks.
Engaged with students in the classroom by working in one-on-one settings to deliver personalized instruction.
Gus Bus Literacy Program
Spring 2012- Spring 2014
Worked with this literacy program as an individual tutor for a kindergartener needing help in math and reading.
Assisted students with picking good fit books off the mobile library and with literacy lessons on the bus.
Instructed students in an after school program through the Gus Bus with a focus on literacy and hands on activities.
Skills:

Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor:

CPR/AED and First Aid Certification:
Creating Promethean Board Lessons
Fluent in Kids A to Z, ThinkLink, and Google Drive

April 2015
April 2015