Amanda Shouse

209 East Skyline Drive, Purcellville, VA 20132

Pvilleshouses@comcast.net, (571) 271-6737

OBJECTIVE
Teaching position requiring classroom management, creativity, organizational skills,
and teaching experience
EDUCATION
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY (JMU), Harrisonburg, VA
Master of Arts in Teaching, May 2018

Pursuing Elementary Teaching Certification

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Minor in
Elementary Education, May 2017
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE
Special Education Mentor, Riverside Elementary School, Newport News, VA, Aug.
2013-May 2014

Assist students with reading and memorizing sight words

Provide encouragement the students need in order to complete a task
Help students develop sentences
Keep order and good behavior in the classroom

Teacher Cadet, Mountain View Elementary School, Purcellville, VA, Aug. 2012-May
2013

Develop lesson plans on specific units and teach it to the class

Facilitate discussion groups in reading and spelling
Assess students on learning outcomes
Review math facts and techniques with students needing extra attention

Third Grade Mentor, Hamilton Elementary School, Hamilton, VA, Aug. 2012-May 2013

Facilitate discussion groups in assigned literature books

Give simulated spelling tests to help students prepare
Assist students with personal writing

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
YMCA Sports Coach, Nov. 2013-May 2014

Give kids a healthy and fun outlet to be involved in

Teach children very basic fundamentals (kids ages 4-6 yrs. Old)
Provide a positive environment where children feel safe and are excited to come to

Western Loudoun Basketball League Coach, Nov. 2010-Jan. 2013

Encourage a sense of sportsmanship and team unity

Teach students basketball plays and strategies
Instill fundamental skills within my players
Provide a healthy environment for my girls to feel comfortable making mistakes and
grow

Middle School Volleyball Camps, Loudoun Valley High School, Aug. 2009-Nov. 2012

Demonstrate skills for the girls to perform

Assist girls with their form to enhance their skills
Coach small teams in game situations

WORK EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher, Loudoun County Public Schools, Aug. 2014-Present

Maintain classroom control of grades ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade

Follow lesson plans left by the teacher which require understanding of how to
approach teaching students in each grade
Help students with everyday needs throughout the school day
Know emergency plans and protocols/procedures and be able to follow them out

Kids Harbor Day Care, Harrisonburg, VA, Jan. 2015-Present

Care for children ages six weeks to four years old

Provide a healthy and safe environment for children to grow and learn
Create developmentally appropriate activities for children to do in evenings

Great Country Farms, Bluemont, VA, Mar. 2011-Aug. 2013

Develop a strong sense of customer service

Train new employees in all aspects of cashiering and customer service
Sufficient in all aspects of cashiering
Host birthday parties
Lead summer camp groups through farm tours