AMANDA DAVIDSON

520.429.4481
amandadavidson@email.arizona.edu

EDUCATION & HONORS

The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, May 2017
Cumulative GPA 3.8
University of Arizona Deans List, College of Education Academic Year Academic Distinction, Honorable
Mention, Wildcat Excellence Scholarship, Woodling Scholarship, Emil L. Larson Memorial Scholarship

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Teacher Candidate, Homer Davis Elementary School, Grade 4 (Spring 2017)

Evaluated student work and learning
Planned, co-taught, and led instruction in all subject areas
Participated in school activities and community events

Student Intern, Robins Elementary School, Grade 2 (Fall 2016)

Evaluated student work
Co-taught instruction in Science, Physical Education, Writing, and Structured English Immersion
Developed grade appropriate lesson plans

Student Intern, Homer Davis Elementary School, Grade 4 (Spring 2016)

Evaluated student work
Co-taught instruction in Math, Social Studies, Reading, Art, and Special Education
Developed grade appropriate lesson plans

Practicum Student, Saints Peter and Paul Elementary School, Grade 1 (Fall 2015)
Assisted with instruction and prepared materials
Observed classroom management and student learning

Classroom Volunteer, Canyon View Elementary and Esperero Canyon Middle Schools, Grades 1, 6, 7, and 8 (Fall
and Spring 2014)
Provided one on one student support and tutoring in all subjects
Prepared materials for teacher use
Led small reading groups and read aloud to students

Science Olympiad Teacher, Esperero Canyon Middle School, Community Schools Program, Grades 6, 7, and 8 (Fall
and Spring 2014)
Planned, prepared, and taught small group and whole group lessons
Chaperoned Science Olympiad competitions state-wide
Prepared materials for students to conduct research and design models

OTHER EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER HISTORY

Flowing Wells School District Substitute Teacher, Tucson, Arizona, Spring 2016 present

Childcare Services Coordinator, Lead Childcare Staff Member, Tucson Country Club, Tucson, Arizona, Spring 2016
present
Nanny and Babysitter, Tucson, Arizona, Fall 2011 present

Ronald McDonald House Volunteer, Tucson, Arizona, Spring 2009 present

University of Arizona Resident Assistant, Residence Life, Tucson, Arizona, Fall 2015 Spring 2016

University of Arizona Hall Council Advisor, Residence Life, Tucson, Arizona, Fall 2015 Spring 2016

University of Arizona Advocates Coming Together Representative, Residence Life, Tucson, Arizona, Fall 2014
Spring 2015

Advocate for Children and Young Adults with Special Needs, Tucson Jewish Community Center, Tucson, Arizona,
Summer 2013 Fall 2015

Dance Teacher and Choreographer, Arizona Dance Source, Tucson, Arizona, Fall 2011 Fall 2012

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

NES Elementary Education Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Passed, 2016

NES Elementary Education Subtests I and II: Passed, 2016

Tucson Area Reading Council, The Secret Sauce of Teaching Writing, 2017

Tucson Area Reading Council, Investigating Global Literature, 2016

CPR and First Aid Certification, American Heart Association, Tucson, Arizona, Renewed 2016

(MEAD) Mathematics Educator Appreciation Day Annual Conference, Tucson, Arizona, 2015, 2016

TARC STEM Conference, Tucson, Arizona, 2015, 2016

Article 9 Certification, United Cerebral Palsy, Tucson, Arizona, Spring 2013

Sensory Processing Disorder Training, Arizona Department of Education, Tucson, Arizona, Spring 2013