Amelia Waters Email & Phone Number

Alexandria, Va, Us

Arlington, Virginia, United States

AWS Global Events Team

-Led meetings and communicated with 30+ staff members about professional development opportunities, training requirements, legal policies, and procurement procedures -Collaborated with instructional coaches, administrators, and team leads to align science instruction across grade levels to achieve organizational goals -Mentored and advised new hires in improving learner management, adapting instruction to meet learner needs, and building an understanding of organizational policies-Created and utilized an organizational system to place procurement orders, distribute items, and track spending for a $10,000 instructional budget

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

-Designed and implemented comprehensive science curriculum, activities, and assessments aligned to learning objectives for 110+ learners per year-Evaluated learning activities to improve effectiveness of lesson structure, pacing, content, and sequencing-Analyzed real-time data for 110+ learners using a spreadsheet-based system to determine mastery of content, identify need for re-teaching, and plan appropriate instruction-Created multimedia content, lessons, and assessments for self-paced eLearning modules-Managed interdisciplinary collaborative efforts to combine expertise from multiple teams to design high-quality, cohesive instruction -Organized online curriculum and learner assessment data in learning management systems

-Designed inquiry-based, learner-centered science lessons for district curriculum manuals -Created unit plans and assessments aligned with International Baccalaureate requisites

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

-Implemented hands-on, project-based learning STEM curriculum for campers ages 7-13 in weeklong sessions to foster campers’ curiosity and sense of exploration-Collaborated with other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment and to prepare materials for lessons

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Baltimore, Maryland Area

-Implemented hands-on, project-based learning STEM curriculum for campers ages 7-13 in weeklong sessions to foster campers’ curiosity and sense of exploration-Collaborated with other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment and to prepare materials for lessons

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Spanish 101, 102, 103, 231, 232· Tutored college students in grammar, pronunciation, and reading comprehension through personalized sessions for all five introductory Spanish classes· Provided students with feedback, strategies, resources, and assignments to aid in exam preparation

Ann Arbor, Michigan

· Led and supervised 3-day orientation sessions of 200 students in a 5-person team to familiarize students with U of M campus, academics, services, and resources · Facilitated group discussions about topics relevant to incoming college freshmen, including academic goals, extracurricular involvement, alcohol use, campus safety, and roommate conflicts · Enabled a safe, organized, and informative student experience by collaborating with representatives from other U of M offices and programs including the Division of Public Safety & Security, Financial Aid, and advising departments of all eight undergraduate academic units

Mérida, Mexico

San José Tzal Community Center, San José Tzal, Mérida, Mexico · Prepared and taught English grammar, vocabulary, and culture lessons for classes of 5-10 students ages 5-32 with varying amounts of English experience (beginner–advanced) · Differentiated instructional style and content according to age and literacy level of students

Detroit, Michigan

· Recruited, educated, and organized volunteers to work in elementary and middle school classrooms as Teaching Assistants; coordinated weekly program and acted as liaison between Detroit Partnership and Bethune Academy · Assisted science teacher in 7th & 8th grade classes by supervising students during lab experiments, providing one-onone instruction to struggling students, and ensuring students remained on task

Kraus Natural Science Building

· Researched the impact of invasive zebra mussels on microbial communities in freshwater lakes using microscopy and DNA analysis techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis) · Collaborated with NOAA researchers on research vessels to obtain and analyze microbial/biogeochemical samples · Interviewed and trained new students in lab etiquette and protocols

Ann Arbor, Michigan

· Mentored and tutored an English as a Second Language high school student in all coursework including algebra, physics, chemistry, English, and economics to help her become the first in her family to graduate from high school · Guided student through college and financial aid application and enrollment processes

Bachelor'S Degree, Ecology And Evolutionary Biology, Spanish, Secondary Education

Activities and Societies: U of M Rotaract Club, PALMA Tutoring Organization, Ginsberg Literacy Initiative, Detroit Partnership, U of M.

Master Of Education - Med, Curriculum And Instruction - K-12 Esol Education

Mammalogy, Evolution

· Designed and performed research experiment to investigate damselfly chemosensing abilities · Conducted mammal research using field.

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Master Of Education - Med, Curriculum And Instruction