Amanda Yoch Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Utilizes data-driven intervention strategies and assistive technology to support special education caseload, working with multidisciplinary and multilingual teams to tailor instruction and behavioral plans.-Applies evidence-based intervention strategies to address academic and behavioral challenges.-Coordinates with a multidisciplinary team to create.

Berkeley, IL

• Designed and executed differentiated instruction across all subject areas using technology to leverage the grade level implementation of Google Chromebooks.
• Incorporated guided math and reading groups, ELLevation strategies, and choice menus to individualize instruction.
• Utilized technology for instruction, assessment, and parent communication.
• Planned and implemented interventions with the social worker for students with emotional needs and trauma including personalized point sheets, calming corners, class meetings, PBIS, CHAMPS, and zones of regulation.
• Co-planned and facilitated whole school STEM event, and after-school community service club.

• Collaborated with school administrators, parents, and teachers in designing and implementing individualized education plans for a caseload of sixteen students.
• Co-taught and planned ReadyGen integrated reading and writing program in the general education classroom.
• Trained in direct instruction reading and math interventions such as Connecting Math Concepts, SRA, and ReadyUp intervention.
• Designed and implemented behavioral supports for students with autism, emotional disabilities, and learning disabilities.
• Modified and created supplemental curriculum materials to meet the individual needs of special education students in the general education classroom.
• Utilized Kagan cooperative learning structures, SIOP strategies, and Mindset Training to increase student engagement.

Lombard, IL

• Planned and administered tier two and three reading and math interventions that addressed skill deficiencies for small groups of students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
• Leveraged SIOP and Special Education best practices to deliver small group and one-on-one literacy and math instruction for a variety of student populations including bilingual students, English learners, and students.
• Collaborated closely with classroom teachers and the intervention team to ensure integration of classroom curriculum and intervention strategies, addressing the needs of individual students, and improving student.
• Individualized instruction based on data gathered from a variety of student progress monitoring tools such as AIMS, running records, STAR reading, and math and curriculum-based assessment.
• Increased student engagement and data collection by integrating technology tools such as SeeSaw, Google Classroom, Kahoot!, iPads, Google Documents, Zearn, and Smart Technology into instruction and assessment.
• Incorporates strategies from Eureka Math, Common Core Math Practices, Greg Tang Problem- Solving and Fraction training, Smekens Education, Leveled Literacy Instruction, Close Reading, Non-violent Crisis Intervention.

Cary, IL

• Planned and executed lessons in all subject areas, actively engaging students through the use of multiple learning modalities, cooperative learning, and technology.
• Successfully implemented District hands-on science program, literature-based Pegasus reading program, Gretchen Courtney reading and writing, Reading and Writing Workshop, and a spiral math curriculum including.
• Maximized instruction time by incorporating the writing curriculum across content areas.
• Collaborated with learning disabilities, EL, and gifted teachers to differentiate curriculum and assignments for individual students and small groups within the classroom.
• Coordinated and expanded the Peer Mediation Program for the building, including training of student peer mediators.
• As part of the District Math Committee, evaluated the math curriculum, assessed its fit versus standards, and optimized the program.

Cary, IL

• Planned and co-taught engaging lessons using the district’s hands-on science, spiral math program, Pegasus- a literature based reading program, Reading and Writing Workshop curriculum for a regular education classroom.
• Co-taught and planned with the special education teacher to meet the needs of students with IEPs in the classroom including modifying curriculum, assessments, and behavioral interventions.
• Selected by Administration to serve as a teacher mentor for two new classroom teachers in order to support their classroom instruction and behavior management.
• Chosen to pilot and provide feedback for the Gretchen Courtney writing program prior to the district-wide adoption.
• Created and started “Stories from Around the Hall,” a writing coffeehouse for students to share their work across the grade level and with parents as an extension of our Writer’s Workshop.
• Engaged children in active learning by using simulations, games, projects, art, and drama to teach and assess students’ understanding of content.

Ell Endorsement, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

Lbs I Certification, Special Education And Teaching

Bachelor'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching