Amanda Hawkinson Email & Phone Number

Derby, Kansas

I work with parents and classroom teachers to develop and provide an individualized education programfor eligible students, as well as, complete designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education service.I develop, implement, monitor, and review the Individual Education Program (I.E.P.) of each student on my caseload and work with parents in all aspects of their child’s educational program.I am organized and compile and maintain data pieces and provide educational services according to the guidelines of the program and through the established delivery model for service.I provided specialized instruction and use carefully designed behavior management strategies.I administer, on an on-going basis, evaluations of student progress toward mastery of establishedgoals and objectives.I also have the pleasure to serve as a resource to the regular education teachers who teach mainstreamed exceptionalstudents.

Full-time teacher instructing in a Preschool of up to 14 students and then a Kindergarten classroom of up to 26 students, specializing in ESOL/ELL and Special EducationEstablish rapport with students and family membersEnhance student engagement for learning through maintaining collaborative learning classroom environmentObserve, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multi-cultural classes with many levels of ability.Design/implement student interventions and individualized learning plans for English Language Learners, students with learning difficulties, and gifted learnersAn active member of the PTA

Buckner Elementary

Designed, planned and implemented math, reading, writing and social skills lessons for 1st grade of varying skill levels, interests, strengths and needs based on Common Core State StandardsCreated individual behavior plans and appropriate rewards and consequencesCreated a classroom with a strong teamwork environmentCollaborated with coworkers to develop lesson plans.Communicated with families in person and with a weekly newsletter.Utilized technology including a SmartBoard into lessonsWorked together with collaborating teacher and with the 1st grade team to plan semester-long and week-long goals.

Wichita, Kansas Area

Designed, created and planned a monthly newsletter to educate children and adults on various health aspectsOrganized and coordinated monthly luncheon lectures for children and adults in city outreach programDeveloped, designed, and created various marketing pieces to promote upcoming clinic events

Master Of Education - Med, High Incidence Special Education, 4.0

Masters Of Education, Organizational Leadership, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Elementary Education, Early Childhood Unified, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Additional Endorsement in Early Childhood Unified Suma cum Laude

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Musical Theatre, 3.5