Amanda

O. Fleischbein
1006 East Cayuga St Tampa, Florida 33603
CELL (609) 510-3320 E-MAIL aofleischbein@gmail.com

PROFILE

Passionate Teacher dedicated to providing the best for her students

Artist with work in the University of South Carolinas permanent collection
Board Chair of Young Adult Division of Tampa JCC/Federation, Board of Directors
member of Tampa JCC/Federation, Charles Alder Leadership Award recipient 2014

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Graduated 2010 Magna cum Laude

SKILLS

Certification: Art Education K-12 South Carolina, Issued 2010

Technology: Microsoft Office, SMART Technologies, Google Chrome/Apps for
Education, and Adobe Photoshop
Art Forms: Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Jewelry, Sculpture, Woodworking and

Drawing

EXPERIENCE

Academy Prep Center of Tampa, Tampa, FL

Began as an AmeriCorps volunteer in June 2010 and was hired as a full time teacher
beginning in June 2011; completed full transition to Google Apps for Education in
2012; developed and initiated a unique visual arts curriculum filled with dynamic
lesson plans; inspire and empower students through innovative lessons that cross
subject matter and reach students on a deeper level; collaborate with colleagues to
inspire and motivate students; mentor an 8th grade student each year through the
high school application process; coordinate technology needs of students and staff
Fleming Fine Arts Camp, Tampa, FL
Began as a volunteer in 2014 and offered position of staff member and co-director
for 2015 summer; serve as visual arts teacher and right hand to director; create fresh
and exciting lessons for students; mentor counselors in training

Hand Middle School/North Springs Elementary, Columbia, SC

Served as a student teacher for both schools in 2010; developed and initiated grade-
appropriate curriculum; motivated students; and fell in love with teaching the arts
University Housing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Served as a Resident Mentor from August 2007 to May 2010; supervised,
empowered, and motivated freshmen women through programs and individual
meetings; developed presentations for peers; led building hall government in 2009-
10 school year, garnering recognition as hall government of the year and advisor of
the year