Amanda Conner 301 Rosyln Street, Apt 11, Denver, CO 80230 · (434) 825-1988

amanda.conner@pebcbtr.org

Education
Community Scholar, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
 Graduate Course (Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience)
Bachelor of Science, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL
 Double Major: Marine Science (Concentration: Biology), Religious Studies

Professional Educational Experience

Boettcher Resident Teacher (7th grade), International School at Thornton Middle, Denver, CO
 Providing culturally and linguistic responsive teaching via differentiation support for a
variety of learners (SSN, SED, ELL)
 Reflecting daily to deliver support and need-based interventions to insure increased
student achievement and evaluate student growth over time
 Designing standard-based, integrated science content lessons (CC, NGSS, IB programme)
 Collaborating with mentor, science team, core team in data analysis, benchmarking, and
curriculum (alternating between co-teaching and lead teaching for one year residency)
 Creating and maintaining parent relationships to support students in a variety of ways
 Implementing effective classroom management skills with student-led focus (fostering
both academic and social emotional learning)
 Participating in weekly seminars, PLC’s, reflections, book clubs, with regular bi-monthly
individual observations from mentor and professional field coach
 Participated/led after-school community program (parent ELD program)

STEM Tutor/Academic Coach, Denver, CO

 Aiding students in secondary sciences, mathematics, SAT/ACT, academic coaching,
literacy skills (supporting variety of ages, learning styles and disabilities)
 Developing executive function skills and thinking strategies to insure long-term learning

Scientist Educator, SCUBAnauts International, St. Petersburg Chapter, FL

 Collaborated and developed curriculum with foci on: marine biology, oceanography, and
geology concepts
 Conducted research projects with students (AAUS standards, field and lab research)

Other Professional Experience

National Science Teacher Conference, Atlanta, GA (attended March 2018)
 Attended seminars and workshops with foci on: Project-based learning, culturally
responsive awareness, NGSS curriculum development and engagement strategies

Teaching Assistant (EDP program)

Alegria Montessori School, St. Petersburg, FL

Credentials
Initial License, Teacher, anticipated June 2018
 Secondary Science (7-12) Endorsement

Alternative Teaching License

 Secondary Science (7-12) Endorsement
All licenses issued by Colorado Department of Education
References
Available upon request