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Amanda Kaercher
As the saying goes, teaching truly is a work of heart. Teaching is not about test scores
and meeting standards. While that is important, teaching is much more. It helps the
world become a better place by showing our students the world can be a better place. It
shows them what is happening in the world and how people are reacting. More than
that, however, it teaches them how they can react. They are in control of themselves
and can inspire others. Children are capable of so much more than many adults give
them credit for. They have unbiased minds, kind hearts, and find joy in the little things.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Oakland University, Rochester, MI — Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education,
double majoring in math and science
January 2016- December 2020
● Certified in Elementary Education, Mathematics (Major), and Integrated Science
(Major)
● Certified in adult and infant CPR and First Aid
Macomb Community College, Clinton Twp, MI
September 2014 - December 2016
● General Pre-Elementary Ed courses
● Member of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
AWARDS
● 3.96 GPA
● Oakland University Golden Key Honor Society
● Top 10 % of my graduating class
● Oakland University Presidential Transfer Award
● College GPA: 3.80/4.00 or higher with 56 or more transferable credits
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
September 2019 -November 2019 (in-person student teaching)
● Created a trusting and respectful environment where students felt safe and
comfortable using the "Love and Logic" strategy
● Interacted and communicated with parents through parent-teacher conferences,
ClassDojo, and after school phone calls
● Created a classroom community by attending after school events, such as Trunk
or Treat
September 2020- December 2020 (virtual student teaching)
● I transitioned into a virtual classroom using Schoology and Google Classroom.
● I learned how to enhance regular lessons while using technology. For example,
ScholasticNews has many online features to enhance its magazines, such as
video links, educational games, and more
Kindergarten Field Experience
2018
● Learned how to adhere to lesson plans for a much shorter attention span
● Understood how lower elementary students handle emotions compared to
upper elementary students
Fifth Grade Field Experience
2017
● Observed how students make the transition of responsibility from elementary
school to middle school
● Handled multiple social/emotional problems and saw how they could affect
classroom culture if not handled properly
EDUStaff, Clinton Township, MI — Substitute Teacher for fourth grade
September 2019 - November 2019
● Successfully implemented all lesson plans teachers had left for classrooms up to
25 students
● Adapted to each classroom by using multiple classroom management techniques
based on each class to ensure a positive classroom environment
● Learned how to differentiate lesson plans on the spot to meet individual
students needs
● Successfully took a full class on a field trip to the Macomb Center for Performing
Arts, where they remained respectful the whole event
Tutor grades 5-8, Clinton Township, MI
September 2016 - August 2019
● Worked cooperatively with parents on more effective strategies to improve their
child's understanding of subjects
● Provided reading support for a third grade student resulting in her passing the
third grade and reading in front of her class for the first time
Chippewa Valley Schools Swim Lessons, Clinton Township, MI — Head Infant Aquatic
Teacher
April 2012 - June 2016
● Nurtured and cared for children so they felt comfortable in the water
● Communicated with parents regarding the status of their child's swimming
● Trained less experienced instructors on proper ways to interact with children
