Résumé

Permanent Address
12143 Parkview Ln Apt. 2B
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-9206

Amanda D. Andrus

email: amanda@jeremya.com
URL: http://amanda.jeremya.com/

Objective:

To obtain a position as an Elementary School/Language Arts teacher.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI

Language Arts Group Major for Elementary Education

La Salle High School, Milwaukie, OR

Educational Experiences:

Student Teacher, Lakes Elementary, Spring 2003

Taught second grade all subjects

Reading and Writing Tutor, Alexander Elementary, Fall 2002

Tutored reading and writing to small group of fourth graders

Teacher Aide, Campau Park Elementary, Fall 2001

Taught fifth grade Reading, Writing, and Math lessons
Assisted teacher with grading, lessons, and classroom decoration

Student Volunteer, Excel Charter Academy, Fall 2000

Tutored third grade special needs student in Reading

Student Volunteer, Burton Elementary, Spring 2000

Tutored second grade ESL student in Reading

Related Experiences:

Assistant Swim Coach, Wheaton Park District
Wheaton, Illinois, Summer 2003

Coached age group swimmers ages 6-8

Camp Counselor, Lake Retreat Camp
Ravensdale, Washington, Summer 2001

Taught individual and group lessons and activities for students grades 2-12 for six week-long sessions

Water Safety Instructor, Holland Aquatic Center,
Wheaton Sports Center, East Grand Rapids Community and Wealthy Pools,
Oregon City Municipal Pool
Holland, Michigan, Fall 2003 - Present;
Wheaton, Illinois, Summer 2003; East Grand Rapids, Michigan, Summer 2002 - Spring 2003;
Oregon City, Oregon, Summer 1998 - Summer 2002

Taught students how to swim as well as instructed students on the elements of water safety
Taught swim lessons ranging from infants to adults
Taught private swim lessons and worked with a special needs student

Children's Sunday School Volunteer, Blythefield Hills Baptist Church
Rockford, Michigan, Fall 2000 to Spring 2003
Vacation Bible School Song Leader, Gladstone First Baptist Church
Gladstone, Oregon, Summer 1999 and 2000
Ensenada, Mexico Summer 2000

Additional Experiences:

Red Cross Certified Lifeguard, Holland Community Aquatic Center, Wheaton Sport Center,
East Grand Rapids Community Pool, Oregon City Municipal Pool
Holland, Michigan, Fall 2003; Wheaton, Illinois, Summer 2003;
East Grand Rapids, Michigan, Summer 2002;
Oregon City, Oregon, Summer 1998 - Summer 2002
Worship Leader, First Reformed Church, Blythefield Hills Baptist Church
Zeeland, Michigan, Fall 2003 - Present;
Rockford, Michigan, Fall 2001 - Summer 2002

References:

Arden Post, Professor of Education, Calvin College (616) 526-6204
Donald Hettinga, Professor of English, Calvin College (616) 526-6520
Matt Zainea, College Pastor, Blythefield Hills Baptist Church (616) 866-4583
Lynnea Bergstrom, A. Resident Life Coordinator, Seattle Pacific Univ. (206) 286-7286