Amanda Blair
3935 Sycamore, Jackson, Michigan 49201
https://mrsamandablair.weebly.com
[email protected] 517.612.9482
Professional Objective
Dedicated and organized educator seeking to obtain a special education teaching position for an opportunity to
introduce students to being lifelong learners.
Professional Profile
Committed to assisting students to meet their needs. Dedicated and driven to create an environment where all
students are included, encouraged, and safe to learn.
Education and Teacher Certification
Bachelor of Arts: Siena Heights University, Adrian MI Anticipated May
2023
Majors: Elementary Education(K-5) and Special Education (K-12)
Endorsements: Cognitive Impairment (K-12) and Elementary Education (K-5)
GPA: 4.0
Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate Anticipated May
2023
Endorsements: Elementary Education (K-5) and Special Education: Cognitive
Impairment (K-12)
Professional Preparation
Paid Special Education Student Teaching
o Western Highschool: Parma, MI 11/2022- Current
Carried out all full-time teaching responsibilities in a ninth-grade resource classroom.
Duties included teaching in whole group, small group, and individually.
Planning and teaching English 9 Resource. Team teaching English 9
and Algebra 1 Studies, differentiating instruction to reach the needs of
all students. Providing accommodations and supports for all students,
participating in professional development opportunities and PLC time.
Collecting formative and summative data to use for in IEP’s and in
developing lessons. Drafting and facilitating IEP, data review meetings,
and other student related meetings. Working with related other teachers,
service providers, parents, students, and administration. Collecting
data for and updating progress monitoring and behavior plans.
Student Teaching:
o Parma Elementary: Parma, MI 08/2022- 11/2022
Carried out all teaching responsibilities in a second-grade classroom.
Duties included teaching in whole group, small group, and individually.
Planning and teaching all core content areas, differentiating instruction
to reach the needs of all students. Collecting formative and summative
data to drive instruction and planning. Participating in professional
development and PLC time. Collaborating with mentor teacher to
lesson plan and reflect on teaching. Collecting data to use for use
in IEP’s and in developing lessons.
Pre-Student Teaching:
Earned over 300 hours teaching experience through observing, participating, and teaching in a variety of
placements throughout Lenawee and Jackson counties.
o Western School District: Parma, MI
Warner Elementary, Bean Elementary, Parma Elementary, Western Middle School, Western
High School
o Adrian Public School District: Adrian, MI
Mitchener Elementary
o Addison Community Schools: Addison, MI
Addison Elementary
o Madison School District: Adrian, MI
Madison Elementary
Professional Experience
Paid Special Education Student Teaching
Western Highschool: Parma, MI 11/2022-
Current
Carried out all full-time teaching responsibilities in a ninth-grade resource classroom.
Duties included teaching in whole group, small group, and individually.
Planning and teaching English 9 Resource. Team teaching English 9
and Algebra 1 Studies, differentiating instruction to reach the needs of
all students. Providing accommodations and supports for all students,
participating in professional development opportunities and PLC time.
Collecting formative and summative data to use for in IEP’s and in
developing lessons. Drafting and facilitating IEP, data review meetings,
and other student related meetings. Working with related other teachers,
service providers, parents, students, and administration. Collecting
data for and updating progress monitoring and behavior plans.
Substitute Teacher- Paid Student Teaching 08/2022-Current
EDUSTAFF LLC: Grand Rapids, MI
Carrying out lesson plans and teacher plans at any grade level.
Duties include maintaining a safe environment, implementing teacher-made
lesson plans and using classroom management strategies.
Job Coaching 06/2021- Current
Work In Progress: Horton, MI
Working with young adults with disabilities to learn how to complete jobs at a variety
of job locations.
Duties include collecting data, modeling, explicit directions, interacting with
customers, and providing feedback to the individuals throughout the shift.
Completing progress monitoring on individuals to show growth, creating
materials and supports for individuals, and providing one-on-one and/or
small group learning in community-based setting.
Childcare Teacher 08/2019- 06/2022
Early Impressions Preschool and Childcare Center: Jackson, MI
Working with children aged 2 months through 12 years old. Maintaining a safe
environment and creating activities to support student learning and engagement.
Duties include planning activities, implementing classroom management,
transitioning students throughout the building, communicating with
parents/guardians, tracking students’ daily activities.
Childcare Worker 08/2018-08/2019
EDUSTAFF LLC: Grand Rapids, MI
Creating a safe environment for infants and toddlers. Caring for the needs of the
children in the classroom.
Duties include cleaning the classroom, cleaning the children, feeding the
children, playing with the children, and planning activities to engage the
children.
Childcare Worker 10/2016-08/2018
Western School District: Parma, MI
Creating a safe environment for infants and toddlers. Caring for the needs of the
children in the classroom.
Duties include cleaning the classroom, cleaning the children, feeding the
children, playing with the children, and planning activities to engage the
children.
Achievements
Dean's List (All semesters)
Distinguished Sophomore (2019, 2020)
Distinguished Special Education (2021)
Distinguished Senior in Special Education (2022)
Certifications
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
Touch Math
Words Their Way
References
Dr. Carrie Mitchell Dawn Reaume
Associate Professor of Education, High School Self-contained MICI teacher
Chair Special Education Western High School
Siena Heights University 1400 S Dearing Rd
1247 East Siena Heights Drive Parma, MI 49269
Adrian, Michigan 49221 [email protected]
[email protected]
Julie Ross
Liann Cryderman Retired Assistant Professor of Education
2nd Grade Teacher Siena Heights University
Parma Elementary School 1247 Siena Heights Drive
385 Elizabeth St Adrian, Michigan 49221
Parma, MI 49269 [email protected]
[email protected]
Martha Tyler
Kevin Greasley ISD Teacher Consultant
Retired Adjunct Professor of Education Jackson County Intermediate School District
Siena Heights University 6700 Browns Lake Rd
1247 Siena Heights Drive Jackson, MI 49201
Adrian, Michigan 49221 [email protected]
[email protected]
