Amanda Chin

2853 Hunters Way, Bloomfield Twp., MI 48304

Phone : 248-766-7583
Email : mandykchin@gmail.com
Website : http://mrschins.weebly.com

A dynamic, results-oriented educator with real-world experience. A professional who uses

inquiry-based learning to ignite a love of science in her students. An adaptable educator with
high expectations, a strong work ethic, and the ability to nurture using a whole-child approach.
Teacher Certification : (DA/ DC) Secondary Education : Biology and Chemistry______July 2015
Master of Arts in Teaching : Secondary Education_____________________________May 2015
Oakland University, Rochester Michigan

GPA 3.95

Bachelor of Science : Biology major, Chemistry minor_________________________ May 1997

Siena Heights University, Adrian Michigan

GPA 3.19

Teaching Experience
Avondale High School, Auburn Hills, MI
Sept 2014 Apr 2015
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Student Teaching Internship : Biology and Chemistry 9 11
Incorporated a variety of technology tools to enhance learning, including:
White Board, PowerPoint, Socrative, Google docs, Prezi, Powtoon, Blogs, Remind 101,
analog Tweets, student generated video productions,
Implemented all lesson plans, classroom management techniques, and evaluations for 4
bio and 1 chemistry class during the entire internship period
Tutored and supervised students during Academic Center, 6 of 7 struggling students
grades improved within two months, also tutored high-risk students during prep hour
Collaborated with colleagues, generated innovations such as rubrics, bell-ringers, etc.
Independently carried-out Parent Teacher conferences, initiated parent contact system
Worked with paraprofessional staff to increase student learning and curb tardy behavior
Differentiated for 14 students with IEPs using guided notes and multiple intelligences
Proctored ACT/M-step Testing and Administered ACT practice tests
Royal Oak High School, Royal Oak, MI
Sept 2007 Dec 2007
Secondary Field Experience : 9th and 10th Grade Biology and Earth Science Classroom
Taught 3 lessons, incorporated innovative classroom management techniques, AP courses
Assisted in several lab experiments, setup and implementation
Participated in Parent Teacher conferences
Lamphere High School, Madison Heights, MI
Sept 2006 Dec 2006
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Secondary Field Experience : 9 and 10 Grade Biology and Earth Science
Incorporated technology into lessons, bell-ringing activities, taught 2 successful lessons

Other Teaching Experience

Volunteer at Bowers Academy

Sept 2014 Present
o Develop cooking and gardening lessons with alternative students
Committee Chair/Creator Eastover Ambassador Program
June 2014 Present
o Created club where students tour with new families, help out at recess, and
promote a welcoming culture
Committee Chair/Creator Eastover Wellness Committee
Sept 2013 Present
o Co-teach/organize bi-monthly Childrens Cooking Club
Coach K-2nd grade soccer boys and girls
Sept 2012 -Present
Supervised 11 at-risk YCC students Antietam NBF via Americorps June 1997-Aug 1997

Employment
Hills Pet Nutrition : Sales Representative
June 2000 Aug 2006
Educated Veterinarian/staff on a weekly basis using PowerPoint presentations in a fun
atmosphere
Self-starter with individual sales records, covered over 17 Michigan counties
Increased sales by 24% with collaborative selling techniques
Shelby Veterinary Hospital : Practice Manager
June 1997 May 2000
Managed busy, 3-doctor practice with 16 fulltime employees and several part-time high
school employees
Newly created position involved creating, implementing and honing own job description
Implemented over 95 highlyinnovative business and management strategies

Professional Memberships and Certifications

Student Michigan Education Association
First Aide and CPR Certification: (2yr.)
Blood borne Pathogen Training

exp. Dec 2016

completed Dec 2014

Skills
Differentiation Multi-cultural student body Project-based learning Interactive Instruction
Team Teaching MS Word and PowerPoint MI Star Connect
Socrative formative digital assessment VoiceThread Shutterfly/Weebly website creation
GarageBand Moodle Adobe Photoshop Google Earth Cloze assessment

Geocaching Analog Twitter Survey Monkey

References
Available upon request