Amanda Spratt
Lockport
Summary
Experienced educator with 22 years in early childhood instruction, including 8 years in Kindergarten and 12 years in First Grade. Holds a Master's Degree in Special Education. Specializes in lesson planning, student assessment, and effective parent communication, fostering positive classroom environments and enhancing student development through engaging activities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Dolton District 148
Dolton
08.2004 - Current
- Created a positive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to enhance social and emotional development.
- Fostered parent communication through regular updates and conferences to strengthen support for student learning.
- Organized classroom resources to support effective teaching and learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary educational programs.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs.
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences through creative play and exploration.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on a continuous basis.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
St. Xavier University
3700 W. 103rd St Chicago, IL 6065512.2003
Master of Arts - Special Education
Governor State University Park
1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Collaborative teaching
- Social-emotional learning
- Parent communication
- Resource organization
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Dolton District 148
08.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
St. Xavier University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Governor State University Park