Amanda Michelle Porter, M.Ed.

3519 Paige Court Gainesville, GA 30504 (770) 539-0935 (770) 718-0765 Amandaporter1@live.com

EDUCATION: 2011 2012 2009 - 2010 2007 - 2009 2005 - 2007 2001 - 2005 Certifications: Certification, Instructional Technology in Media, Georgia Southern M.Ed., Piedmont College, Early Childhood Education B. S., Piedmont College, Early Childhood Education, Cumme Laude A. A., Early Childhood Education, Gainesville State College High School Diploma, West Hall High School Early Childhood Education, (P-5) Special Education Adapted Curriculum, (P-12) Special Education Language Arts Cognitive Level (P-5) Special Education Reading Cognitive Level (P-5) Special Education Math Cognitive Level (P-5) Special Education Science Cognitive Level (P-5) Special Education Social Science Cognitive Level (P-5) Special Education General Curriculum (P-12) CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention)

WORK EXPERIENCE: 08/2012- 11/2012 Self-Contained ABA Paraprofessional & Long-Term Substitute 6th-8th grade West Hall Middle School 5470 McEver Road Oakwood, Georgia 30566 (770) 967-4871 Attn: Dr. Karla Swafford I worked with low-functioning Autistic students from 6th-8th grade. I was responsible for creating a daily schedule in which implemented the CCGPS, their IEP goals, social skills, work skills, and fine/gross motor skills. The Paraprofessionals and I collaborated concepts that best helped us work one-on-one with the students. The instruction, accommodations, and

modifications were based from their IEP (Individual Educational Program) and BIPs (Behavior Intervention Plans). I was held accountable to take data of behaviors and students goals through our Catalyst system. It was important that I was flexible, open to directions, and to be a leader to provide our students optimal protection and education so they can be functional and successful in life. 10/2011- 6/2012 Special Ed./EIP Teacher White Sulphur Elementary 2480 Old Cornelia Hwy Gainesville, Georgia 30501 (770) 532-0945 Attn: Amy Bright I worked with students of varied types of disabilities and needs in different types of environments such as the general education and special education classrooms. I worked with all grades in both Special Ed. and EIP. I collaborated with teachers to gain information and shape my lessons to better serve my students needs and strength. I differentiated instruction to support and accommodate my students goals as well as implemented the appropriate Assistive Technology (AT) devices for my students. County approved SST intervention material, GPS, and Wilsons Phonics was mostly used within the instruction. I was responsible for progress monitoring, data collection, assistive technology, and the development and monitoring of IEPs (Individualized Education Plans). 1/2007 10/2011 Substitute Teacher Hall County Board of Education 711 Green Street Gainesville, Georgia 30501 (770) 534-1080 Attn: Donna Williams Buford City Schools Board of Education

2625 Suwanee Avenue Buford, GA 30518 (770) 945-5035 Attn: Amy Reed or Amanda Grannon Gainesville City School System Gainesville, Georgia 30504 (770)536-5275

I have substituted in grades Pre k High School. My experience includes Special Education, Physical Education, Reading Intervention, Specials, Paraprofessional, Music and ESOL classes. I have also long-term substituting in 1st and 5th grade. During the long-term positions, I was held accountable of fulfilling the same responsibilities as a teacher. I have had the experience of the following meetings: parent, retention, SST, IEP, ESOL, and EIP. I was responsible for formal assessments such as DRAs and RTIs as well as collecting, analyzing, and applying the data. 7/2010-8/2011 Special Ed. Teacher Self-Contained EBD 3rd- 5th grade Sycamore Elementary 5695 Sycamore Road Sugar Hill, Georgia 30518 (678) 617-5770 I worked with students with Emotional Behavior Disorders for one year. I was responsible for maintaining a positive behavior management system, delivering curriculum to three grade levels, and accommodating to my students needs. I collaborated with many teachers to ensure my students were served appropriately in a least restrictive environment that encouraged them to be challenged. Lastly, I was responsible for maintaining appropriate IEP paperwork and communicating with students parents in hopes to better serve my students. 8/2009-7/2010 Childcare Ministry Worker Blackshear Place Baptist Church 3428 Atlanta Highway Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (770)534-7058 Attn: Mrs. Takikawa I worked with Blackshear Place Baptist Church childcare ministry for 6 months. I taught Physical Education to Pre k-5th grade children. I have also worked with the Hispanic ministry, autistic children, and middle and high school children. 8/2007-1/2009 Student Worker Piedmont College Library 165 Central Avenue Demorest, GA 30535 (706)778-3000

I worked in student services. My responsibilities were cataloging, designing instructional brochures, receptionist/office duties, experience with GIL/ILL library databases, and helping students with computer programs. Also, it was my job to help the public with any research or computer services needed. 4/2008-8/2008 Naturalist Educator Elachee Nature Center 2125 Elachee Drive Gainesville, Georgia 30504 (770) 535-1976 Attn: Peter Gordon I taught grades k-5th environmental education and science in a nature center environment. All activities were relevant to the classroom setting. My responsibilities included lesson plans, instruction, student discipline, parental communication, and first-aid. 12/2005-8/2007 Student Worker Gainesville State College Library 3820 Mundy Mill Rd. Oakwood, GA 30566 (678) 717-3639 Attn: John Ash I worked in student services. My responsibilities were cataloging, designing instructional brochures, receptionist/office duties, experience with GIL/ILL library databases, and helping students with computer programs. Also, it was my job to help the public with any research or computer services needed. POSITIONS/MEMBERSHIPS: PAGE, ALA, Media and Technology Team, Vice-President of GSC Early Childhood Education Club, Student Government Association, VOLUNTEER SERVICES: Mule Camp Childrens Fall Festival, Feed the Need, Good News at Noon, Chili Cook-off, Elachee Nature Center, VBS, and Relay for Life.

HONORS/AWARDS: Cumme Laude, Piedmont College- 2009 Deans List, Piedmont College 2007-2009 Leadership Scholarship, Piedmont College 2007-2009 Alumni Scholarship, Piedmont College 2008 Piedmont College Education Scholarship, 2008 Merits List, Gainesville State College, 2007 1st place Band State Competition Dance Competition, WHHS Honors Chorus, WHHS All-State Chorus, WHMS Whos Who Among American Students, 2003-2004 SPECIAL SKILLS/QUALITIES: Sign Language, CPI, DTT (Catalyst), excellent communicator, dedicated, professional, advanced in technology skills, flexible, organized, prompt, and courteous.

REFERENCES: Michelle Kirk West Hall Middle School, ABA Self-Contained Paraprofessional 5470 McEver Road Oakwood, Georgia 30566 (770) 540-5341 Elle0220k2yahoo.com Beth Houston West Hall Middle School, MI/MO Self-Contained Teacher 5470 McEver Road Oakwood, Georgia 30566 (706) 537-5942 Elizabeth.houston@hallco.org Eric Nunn West Hall Middle School, Self-Contained ABA Paraprofessional 5470 McEver Road Oakwood, Georgia 30566 (770) 377-2673 Eric.Nunn@hallco.org Debbie Correa Hall County Pubic School System, Special Ed. Coordinator 711 Green Street Gainesville, Georgia 30501 (678) 617-9093 Debbie.correa@hallco.org Dr. Karla Swafford West Hall Middle School, Principal 5470 McEver Road Oakwood, Georgia 30566 (770) 967-4871 Karla.Swafford@Hallco.org Rodney Stephens West Hall Middle School, Assistant Principal 5470 McEver Road Oakwood, Georgia 30566 (770) 967-4871 Rodney.Stephens@hallco.org

Beth Lester Gainesville Exploration Academy, 4th grade Teacher 1145 McEver Road Gainesville, Georgia 30504 706-348-3404 beth.lester@gcssk12.net Dr. Ann Murphey White Sulphur Elementary, Principal 2480 Old Cornelia Hwy Gainesville, Georgia 30501 (770) 540-2099 Ann.murphey@hallco.org Amy Bright White Sulphur Elementary, Assistant Principal 2480 Old Cornelia Hwy Gainesville, Georgia 30501 (770) 532-0945 Amy.bright@hallco.org Rose Barton White Sulphur Elementary, Special Ed. Coordinator 2480 Old Cornelia Hwy Gainesville, Georgia 30501 (678) 316-5717 Cindy McQueen White Sulphur Elementary, 5th grade P.O. Box 572 Lula, Georgia 30554 (678)773-6890 cindy.mcqueen@hallco.org Amber White White Sulphur Elementary, Special Ed. Teacher 2480 Old Cornelia Hwy Gainesville, Georgia 30501 (678)761-5286 Amber.white@hallco.org Jessica Burce White Sulphur Elementary, Kindergarten Teacher 2480 Old Cornelia Hwy Gainesville, Georgia 30501

(770) 540-2152 Jessica.burce@hallco.org Mrs. Sandy Akins Oakwood Elementary, 4th grade Teacher 4500 Allen Road Oakwood, Georgia 30566 (770) 718-8728 Sandy.Akins@Hallco.org Dr. Crites Oakwood Elementary, Assistant Principal 4500 Allen Road Oakwood, Georgia 30566 (770) 532-1656 Cyndy.Crites@hallco.org Jill Wallace Sycamore Elementary, Special Ed. Teacher (MI-Self Contained) 5695 Sycamore Road Sugar Hill, Ga 30518 (678) 714-5770 Jill_Wallace@Gwinnett.k12.ga.us Meka Wood Sycamore Elementary, EBD Paraprofessional 5695 Sycamore Road Sugar Hill, Ga 30518 (770) 503-6255 Meka_Wood@Gwinnett.k12.ga.us