AMANDA NICOLE YOUNGER
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
- Over 7 years of experience working with children and youth ages 1.5-18
- Previous experience with teaching dance including Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theater, Lyrical and Modern
- Experience with students with exceptionalities
- Strong technology integration skills.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills both professionally and personally
- Strong volunteer and community involvement
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Education: Personalized Learning and Technology Elementary Cohort. University of British Columbia Expected completion August 2015
Bachelors of Arts: Geography and General Studies. Kwantlen Polytechnic University. 2009 -2014
EDUCATION RELATED EXPERIENCE
Teacher Candidate. West Langley Elementary School, Langley BC. 2014-2015
- Teaching core curriculum subjects to 30 grade 4 and 5 students
- Participated in IEP meetings, parent conferences and school based team meetings.
- Started the Dance Club, planned and implemented the weekly practice, created original chorography for 32 students of mixed grade level and ability, prepared the performance for the June 3 2015 music assembly.
- Planned and implemented field trips
Tutor. Tutor Doctor of Richmond and Delta, Delta BC. 2013- Present
- Mathematics 8-12, Social Studies 8-11, Geography 12, Science 8-10
- Teaching study and organizational skills
- Teaching strategies to improve comprehension
Dance Teacher. All-4-Dance, Surrey BC. 2011- Present
- Teaching beginner to advanced ballet classes for students age 3-18.
- Creating , managing and teaching the Special Stars program for dancers with exceptionalities.
- Creating and teaching original chorography for performance and competition.
Activity Leader. Tomorrow’s Topkids Child Care Society. Richmond and Vancouver BC. 2012-2014
- Collaboratively planning and implementing cross-curricular activities for students age 4-12 in groups of between 10 and 180 students.
- Coordinating field trips and presentations
- Planning and preparing snacks and meals
- Maintaining the facility according to the Child Care Licensing Regulations
Classroom Volunteer. Berkshire Park Elementary, Surrey BC. 2009-2014
- Assisting in classroom activities and field trip supervision.
- Choreographing dances for school musicals.
Instructor. Surrey Parks Recreation and Culture, Surrey BC . 2007- Present
- Teaching beginning to intermediate ballet and jazz to students age 1.5 -12 years.
- Leading and planning drama, French and science programs.
- Planning and implanting day camp programs.
RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Walnut Grove Ed-Camp May 2015
- Historical Thinking Concepts, Critical Thinking Consortium October 2014
- Digital Learner Dinner Series SD 35, October 2014-April 2015
CERTIFICATES
· Red Cross Emergency First Aid and CPR “C” with AED
· High Five Principals of Healthy Child Development
· Food Safe Level 1
· Royal Academy of Dance Intermediate ( Ballet)
· Paddle Canada Kayaking Level 1
· Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance Gold Highland Dance and Silver National Dance
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Laboratory and Research Assistant. Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey BC. 2013-2014
- Preparing GIS Data for mapping, initial mapping and analysis of data.
- Assisting with introductory GIS laboratory activities
Summer Student. SOS Children’s Village BC, Surrey BC. 2011. Volunteered 2011-2013
- Set up, mapped and analyzed the donor data maps.
- presentation of data and findings at the Western Division of The Canadian Association of Geographer’s Conference
- Event coordination
- General office duties
INTERESTS
- Dance ( ballet, jazz, musical theatre, lyrical, highland)
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Skiing
- Geographic Information Systems
- Outdoor education
- Camping
- Physical geography
- Cooking
- Cake decorating
[email protected]| cisforcreate.weebly.com
PERSONAL STATEMENT
- Over 7 years of experience working with children and youth ages 1.5-18
- Previous experience with teaching dance including Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theater, Lyrical and Modern
- Experience with students with exceptionalities
- Strong technology integration skills.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills both professionally and personally
- Strong volunteer and community involvement
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Education: Personalized Learning and Technology Elementary Cohort. University of British Columbia Expected completion August 2015
Bachelors of Arts: Geography and General Studies. Kwantlen Polytechnic University. 2009 -2014
EDUCATION RELATED EXPERIENCE
Teacher Candidate. West Langley Elementary School, Langley BC. 2014-2015
- Teaching core curriculum subjects to 30 grade 4 and 5 students
- Participated in IEP meetings, parent conferences and school based team meetings.
- Started the Dance Club, planned and implemented the weekly practice, created original chorography for 32 students of mixed grade level and ability, prepared the performance for the June 3 2015 music assembly.
- Planned and implemented field trips
Tutor. Tutor Doctor of Richmond and Delta, Delta BC. 2013- Present
- Mathematics 8-12, Social Studies 8-11, Geography 12, Science 8-10
- Teaching study and organizational skills
- Teaching strategies to improve comprehension
Dance Teacher. All-4-Dance, Surrey BC. 2011- Present
- Teaching beginner to advanced ballet classes for students age 3-18.
- Creating , managing and teaching the Special Stars program for dancers with exceptionalities.
- Creating and teaching original chorography for performance and competition.
Activity Leader. Tomorrow’s Topkids Child Care Society. Richmond and Vancouver BC. 2012-2014
- Collaboratively planning and implementing cross-curricular activities for students age 4-12 in groups of between 10 and 180 students.
- Coordinating field trips and presentations
- Planning and preparing snacks and meals
- Maintaining the facility according to the Child Care Licensing Regulations
Classroom Volunteer. Berkshire Park Elementary, Surrey BC. 2009-2014
- Assisting in classroom activities and field trip supervision.
- Choreographing dances for school musicals.
Instructor. Surrey Parks Recreation and Culture, Surrey BC . 2007- Present
- Teaching beginning to intermediate ballet and jazz to students age 1.5 -12 years.
- Leading and planning drama, French and science programs.
- Planning and implanting day camp programs.
RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Walnut Grove Ed-Camp May 2015
- Historical Thinking Concepts, Critical Thinking Consortium October 2014
- Digital Learner Dinner Series SD 35, October 2014-April 2015
CERTIFICATES
· Red Cross Emergency First Aid and CPR “C” with AED
· High Five Principals of Healthy Child Development
· Food Safe Level 1
· Royal Academy of Dance Intermediate ( Ballet)
· Paddle Canada Kayaking Level 1
· Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance Gold Highland Dance and Silver National Dance
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Laboratory and Research Assistant. Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey BC. 2013-2014
- Preparing GIS Data for mapping, initial mapping and analysis of data.
- Assisting with introductory GIS laboratory activities
Summer Student. SOS Children’s Village BC, Surrey BC. 2011. Volunteered 2011-2013
- Set up, mapped and analyzed the donor data maps.
- presentation of data and findings at the Western Division of The Canadian Association of Geographer’s Conference
- Event coordination
- General office duties
INTERESTS
- Dance ( ballet, jazz, musical theatre, lyrical, highland)
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Skiing
- Geographic Information Systems
- Outdoor education
- Camping
- Physical geography
- Cooking
- Cake decorating