Amy L. Hinshaw Poporad
1517 Lauderdale Ave.
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Objective:
Education
Major in Middle Childhood Education with a concentration in Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies including a Reading Licensure.
Major GPA: 3.8 Overall GPA: 3.29
Certificate of Excellence on Praxis PLT
Overall GPA: 3.96
Selected Experience
HARDING MIDDLE SCHOOL, Lakewood, OH
Student Teaching, Grade 8 Social Studies and Language Arts, September - November 2005
McKINLEY ACCELERATED SCHOOL, Elyria, OH
Long-Term Sub, Grade 5 Social Studies, August 2008 - June 2009
HARDING MIDDLE SCHOOL, Lakewood, OH
O.A.A. Tutor, Reading, February 2010 - April 2010
LAKEWOOD ADULT BASIC AND LITERACY EDUCATION, Lakewood, OH
Lead Teacher, Adult Educations, November 2011 to present
LEARWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL, Avon Lake, OH
Ohio Achievement Assessment Intervention Specialist Tutor, math and reading, October 2012 to present
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- To obtain a position teaching social studies and language arts in a middle school setting.
Education
- BALDWIN-WALLACE COLLEGE, Berea, OH
- Bachelor of Science in Education, May 2006
Major in Middle Childhood Education with a concentration in Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies including a Reading Licensure.
Major GPA: 3.8 Overall GPA: 3.29
Certificate of Excellence on Praxis PLT
- BALDWIN-WALLACE COLLEGE, Berea, OH
Overall GPA: 3.96
Selected Experience
HARDING MIDDLE SCHOOL, Lakewood, OH
Student Teaching, Grade 8 Social Studies and Language Arts, September - November 2005
- Planned and implemented unit plans addressing the needs of students of all levels and incorporating Ohio's standards and benchmarks to teach students topics such as writing and autobiography and the American Revolutionary War.
- Attended open house, parent-teacher conferences, and various staff meetings.
- Communicated with parents via telephone, conferences, and Progressbook.
- Collaborated with an intervention specialist to update student IEPs.
- Created professional relationships with faculty and staff to work to create lessons which fit the school curriculum.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies and behavioral management techniques to maintain student interest and achievement.
McKINLEY ACCELERATED SCHOOL, Elyria, OH
Long-Term Sub, Grade 5 Social Studies, August 2008 - June 2009
- Planned and executed lessons aligned with state standards and city curriculum for the entire school year.
- Attended an educator training conference at Ron Clark Academy.
- Worked extensively on a character education program for students to help uplift students and prevent bullying and other negative behavior.
- Served on the Technology Cadre where I helped to introduce new technology to teacher for students of all ages.
- Acted in all facilities as a full-time staff member, including attending all meetings, professional development, communicating with parents, behavior management, curriculum development, and updating student IEPs.
HARDING MIDDLE SCHOOL, Lakewood, OH
O.A.A. Tutor, Reading, February 2010 - April 2010
- Worked with students struggling to pass the OAA to help them gain the skills they needed to succeed on standardized tests.
- Created standards-based lessons.
- Practiced testing skills and strategies.
- Administered the OAA as a reader, a scribe, and for students requiring extended time.
LAKEWOOD ADULT BASIC AND LITERACY EDUCATION, Lakewood, OH
Lead Teacher, Adult Educations, November 2011 to present
- Tested and prepared students working to obtain a GED or enroll in college.
- Worked with students one-on-one and in small groups to support literacy and math skills.
- Planned and implemented lessons designed to meet the needs of students preparing to test.
- Created and updated worksheets, produced practice exercises, and organized teaching materials.
LEARWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL, Avon Lake, OH
Ohio Achievement Assessment Intervention Specialist Tutor, math and reading, October 2012 to present
- Planned and executed lessons to strengthen reading, math, and testing skills.
- Assisted students with assignments and homework to encourage positive work habits and passing grades.
- Communicated with teachers to help students complete missing work and prepare for tests.
- Attended classes of students with an acute need for teacher attention to aid teachers in their lessons.
To view my full resume or to read my letters of recommendation, please contact me.