Amanda Lusk Harward

622 E SPRING HILL DR, WASHINGTON UT 84780

435-669-6317
amandaclusk@gmail.com
E- Portfolio http://mrsamandaharward.weebly.com
EDUCATION
High School: Pine View High School Graduate with Honors 2004 - 2008
Time Attending College: Dixie State University 2008 - 2010, 2011-2015
Degree: Associate of Science Graduate with Honors 2008- 2010
Graduate: Dixie State University with a degree in Biology in Secondary Education on May 8, 2015
Certificate: Biology Praxis
STUDENT TEACHING
Pine View High School, St George, UT January April 2015
Student Teacher, Tenth Grade Biology, Mrs. Moody & Ms. Schuler, 123 students, 7 SLD, 3 SPED, 2 ELL
Designed an Evolution Unit that included six lessons, quizzes, assessment, and unit test.
Integrated Web Quest activates to take advantage of technology.
Managed the classroom by having an organized, structured class environment.
Collaborated with other Biology teachers often.
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Dixie Middle School, Paraprofessional September 2011- December 2014
Patiently taught Special Education students with Math, Science, History, and English assignments and
basic concepts.
Communicated needs of students with teachers and parents.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Washington City Head Lifeguard and Swim Instructor 2006-2010
As a lifeguard, I responded to demanding aquatic emergency situations. I developed advanced water
rescue skills and knowledge. I had an understanding of the principles of fitness training. I saved lives,
while managing the other lifeguards.
As a swim instructor, I was very patient. I encouraged and praised the children in the class when they
did something right while gently helping them along when they are struggling with a certain concept. I
taught children and adults to swim.
Washington City Concession Stand Manager 2011 2013
The Stand Manager leads their stand by ensuring accurate beginning inventories, proper sanitation and
food preparation, makes schedules, planning food for sporting events, and a correct ending inventory.
Sunrise Residential Treatment Center as a Wellness Coach May 2014- Present
Provide an environment in which residents can develop life skills, work on personal issues and
problems, and create healthy relationships with peers and parents.
I am a relational coach for two residents, which means I communicate with their parents and therapist
to help them progress in their treatment.
COMMUNTY SERVICE
LDS Mission in Riverside California 2010-2011
I taught people about Jesus Christ for a year and a half, and did many community service projects. One
of which is call Mormon Helping Hands.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Dedicated: Coached 2 basketball teams and 6 soccer teams
Endurance: Ran cross country for Dixie State in 2008, Finished the St. George Marathon three times,
Finished over 25 half marathons. Hiked Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in the Grand Canyon (50 miles) along with
other strenuous hikes.
Adventurous: I have Canyoneered in Behunin Canyon, Keyhole Canyon, Mystery Canyon, Subway,
Narrows, Yankee Doodle and other amazing canyons.