Amanda Gessell 3219 321st Street St. Cloud, MN 56303 geam1001@stcloudstate.

edu (320) 217-4589

Education: Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Graduation Date: May 2011 Graduated with high honors, member of the National Honors Society

Saint Cloud State University Anticipated Graduation Date: May, 2015 Year: Third Intended Major: Life Science Education (5-12) Grade Point Average: 3.50

Work Experience: 09/2013 to Present Boys and Girls Club of Central Minnesota (Westwood KIDSTOP location)

5800 Ridgewood Road St. Cloud, MN Youth Guidance Worker Supervise Children Plan and Supervise arts and crafts projects

05/2013 to 08/2013

Sauk Rapids Public Works

360 Summit Avenue North Sauk Rapids, MN

Assistant Gardener (Seasonal) Planted and watered flowers Trimmed shrubs Pulled weeds General maintenance Coborns 110 1st Street South Sauk Rapids, MN

10/2011 to Present Floral Clerk

Processed flowers Assisted customers Took orders Made some arrangements

Produce Worker Filled produce shelves Assisted customers Cleaned Department

7/2011 to 10/2011 Jump Supervisor

Airmaxx Trampoline Park

3900 Roosevelt Road St. Cloud, MN

Supervised jumpers Sold concessions Checked in customers Set up and cleaned trampolines

Volunteer Experience: St. Marys Cathedral- 9/2012 to present. Greeting people at the door, handing out programs

Benton County 4-H- March 2013 to present. Taught a Livestock Ethics Class, assisted with the poultry project at the Benton County Fair in August, supervised children at 4-H Day Camp, assisted with club activities, judged poultry showmanship

Field Experience: Observed 10th grade Biology classroom at Apollo High School Experience was a requirement for my ED 300 class for Fall 2012

Awards and Honors Received: Champion 4-H Show person at the Minnesota State Fair in 2006, 2007 and 2008 Goat Interview finalist 2010 at the Minnesota State Fair 2011 All-Conference Softball award and Times Player of the Year

Interests and Activities: Member of Minden 4-H Club 2003-2012 Member of the National Science Teachers Association group on campus 2011-2012 Member of the SCSU for Life group on campus Benton County Fair Poultry and Rabbit Superintendent 2013 to present

Career Goals: Give all students the opportunity to learn science Use a wide variety of instructional techniques in my classroom Treat all students equally and give them all the chance to succeed Help students develop a love and understanding of the outdoors Teach not only content, but also teach social skills, independence and responsibility