Amanda Hassitt Email & Phone Number

Menlo Park, Ca

Became an Instructor of English and Social Studies/History at Lydian Academy. Started by teaching freshmen courses such as Genre in Literature and World History; now has experience in a wide variety of higher grade courses including AP courses and SAT prep. Was relied upon to take on newly implemented courses (like Computer Skills), update curriculum for credit-based courses (Psychology), and proctor tests as needed. Has helped plan events such as the Accreditation visit and has repeatedly received outstanding job performance evaluations. Currently head of the English (and Social Studies) department(s), which involves department monitoring and helping new instructors adjust to working at Lydian.

San Francisco Bay Area

As part of P.E.A.C.H. (Peer Educators Advocating Campus Health) at SF State I had the opportunity to help educate my campus about sexuality and sexual health related issues. We did presentations on safer sex practices, STIs, and many more, including sex toys. We would play informative games in the quad and hand out information, condoms and lube.Joined the club “Students for a Safe Campus” in Fall 2007, a group that works with the S.A.F.E. place (Sexual Abuse Free Environment), which teaches about safety and health care services. Participated in creating and implementing programs to teach awareness of campus safety, and identifying healthy and unhealthy relationships. Events included "Cock Tales," a male version of the Vagina Monologues performed by SF State students.

San Francisco Bay Area

Worked as the office assistant to Professor Leonard of the Humanities department at San Francisco State University. Helped him prepare for classes, including setting up equipment and copying materials, and encourage student participation in activities. Learned a lot about preparing for teaching career and gained a mentor figure. Worked as a teacher’s assistant for Urban Studies professor for an upper level course in Spring of 2007. Helped grade papers and gave a presentation on Green Design for housing.

As a book seller at Borders I not only worked the register, but also worked the information desk and sorted merchandise. I also was specially trained to handle SPO (special orders) that would be sent from our distributors to our stores for customer pickup. This involved communication with distributors and customers. I also was in charge of returning items that were not picked up after the deadline, which involved notes about our inventory and packaging skills.