AMBER N.

HIGGINS
6120 Southwell Lane, League City, TX 77573 · (832) 314 -4016
amberhggns@gmail.com · http://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-higgins-351675173

SUMMARY
Future elementary education teacher looking for a position at a small independent school district, where
I can apply my positive persona, 3 years of experience in child education, technology, and curriculum
development skills to support student growth and success.

EDUCATION
EXPECTED MAY 2020
BACHELOR’S IN GENERAL EDUCATION WITH SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIAL
EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON – CLEAR LAKE
Minor in Writing. Member of Student Council for Exceptional Children:
• Certification in EC-6 Core Curriculum
• PPR
• Special Education K-12

JUNE 2016
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, CLEAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated GPA of 4.49/ 6.0 scale, Lettered in Varsity Tennis

EXPERIENCE
APRIL 2018 – PRESENT
IN-HOME CHILDCARE EDUCATOR
Employed by a local family to care for their children during the summer season, and while the
children are not attending school hours. Drive children to extracurricular events. Pick up/care for
children with compassion and respect. Children are 7 months and 7 years old.

JANUARY 2017 – APRIL 2018

CHILDCARE WORKER, KIDDIE ACADEMY OF LEAGUE CITY - WEST
Cared for children in the 12-18 months room (cleaning, feeding, changing). Managed day-to-day
schedules of children and effectively communicated with parents of a child’s daily progress.
Planned lesson plans and crafts daily.

SUMMER SEASONS OF 2013 – 2016

LIFE GURAD MANAGER, GULF COAST AQUATICS
Managed schedules and responsibilities of coworkers assigned to a local pool. Completed
everyday duties that combined collaboration and teamwork, as well as organized and cleaned to
maintain a healthy environment for guests. June 2016 Employee of the Month
SKILLS
• Organized • Oral/Written Communication
• Team player • Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel
• CPR/First Aid Certified (Expires April 2020) • Knowledgeable with general office
• Multitasking equipment

RECOGNITIONS
Chief Coin of Excellence
May 2016 awarded by League City Chief of Police

Heroism Award
May 2016 Awarded by League City Mayor Pat Hallisey

VOLUNTEER WORK/ENRICHMENT
Student Ministry Volunteer and Community Builder:
Company Name: The Harbor Church
Dates volunteered: Jun 2015 – Present
I have volunteered with The Harbor for a multitude of events:
• Zip Camp (2015, 2016)
• Harbor Student Weekend Background Administration (2016 - Present)
• Summer Camp Leader (2018)
• Open door Ministry (October 2016 - Present)
• Community Builder (January 2018 – Present)

Observer/Volunteer:
Company Name: Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders
Dates volunteered: Sep 2017 – Dec 2017

Student Mentor:
Company Name: Friends of League City Animal Shelter
Dates volunteered: Jan 2016 – May 2016
Worked alongside the Volunteer Coordinator

Independent Study Mentorship:

Company Name: Alvin ISD
Dates Volunteered: Aug 2015 – Dec 2015
Worked alongside Licensed Speech Language Pathologist Kristi Crain and completed
personal Articulation Screener project with Integrated Services In-Classroom Therapy

REFERENCES:
Available upon request