Amanda M Bird

92-120 Kohi Place (808)358-5495

Kapolei, HI 96707 amanda.bird@student.chaminae.edu

Objective: To obtain an elementary teaching position in a welcoming community.

Education: December 2015- Present Chaminade University of Honolulu

Honolulu, HI
Earning a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education, minor in English
Current GPA 3.7
Expected Graduation date: December 2018
January 2012 - May 2014 Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI
Associates in Arts Degree, Associates in Arts Teaching, Inclusive Teaching Certificate
GPA 3.58
Graduation date: May 2014
July 2007- May 2011 Kapolei High School Kapolei, HI
Human Services Academy
Graduation: May 2011
GPA: 3.35

Teaching Experience: August 2015- August 2017 Kaimiloa Elementary School Ewa Beach, HI
Position: Part- time Teacher
Duties: As a part time teacher I work with students in small groups to refine and
concentrate on areas students struggled with, these subjects mostly included math,
reading and writing. Weekly documentation of the student's progress and
communication was needed to identify areas of needs and improvement

Facilitated and managed Tier 1 Response to Intervention (RTI) sessions with

students in grades K-6th. Primarily worked on fluency, comprehension, and word
recognition. Each group completed a quarter project based on schools learning
dispositions using technology.

August 2014- December 2016 Holy Family Catholic Academy Honolulu, HI

Position: After School Care monitor
Duties: Strived to make all activities meaningful and enjoyable for every child.
Follow schedule and start activities on time. Ensure safety by making sure that the
group is under control and never left unsupervised. Remain with children
throughout the day. Set a positive example for children to follow.

December 2011- May 2014 Kapolei High School

Kapolei, HI
Position: AVID Tutor
Duties:Working and facilitating groups of 4-6 students in grades 9-12 on various
subjects.Tutors are the advisors of the group and monitor the status of each student.
This nationwide program increases school-wide learning and performance in a
positive learning environment with students, tutors and teachers.

Trainings and Workshops:

Multi-sensory Learning (MSL), School- based Visible Learning, Technology in
Classrooms, "No More Letter of the Week.