Amanda Mazzio

2635 Greenstone Blvd, Apartment 515, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326 amandamazzio@gmail.com (248) 804-8165 www.senoritamazzio.weebly.com EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Specialization in Language and Literacy Instruction Additional Reading Specialist Endorsement (BR) 5th Year Internship/ Secondary Teacher Preparation Program Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Highly qualified to teach Spanish (FF) and English as a Second Language (NS) Engaged in critical inquiry Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Earned a grade point average of 3.90 as a member of the Honors College Summer Study Abroad La Universidad de San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador Studied literature and culture at an Ecuadorian university Traveled throughout the countrys regions, including the Amazon Rainforest August 2012- Present

May 2012

May 2011

May 2009-July 2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher August 2011-April 2012 Eisenhower High School, Shelby Township, MI Differentiated instruction to meet individual students needs and adhered to Michigan World Language Standards Infused lessons with culture and skills based activities for holistic language learning Maintained a classroom Weebly website with lesson plans and links to online resources Presented technological resources to the World Language Department using information obtained at the 2011 Michigan World Language Association Conference Supported school in standardized testing by teaching reading skills and proctoring the ACT and MME Developed and implemented classroom behavior policies Implemented and facilitated instruction and learning for suburban population Substitute Teacher Utica Academy for International Studies, Sterling Heights, MI Prepared Spanish 2, 3, and 4 students for final exams Collaborated with teacher to revise final exams, checking for validity Adapted to an International Baccalaureate curriculum Field Placement Volunteer Grand Ledge High School, Grand Ledge, MI Planned and taught communicative activities for 9th grade Spanish 1 and 2 students Managed a classroom in teachers absence Observed the learning conditions and implemented instruction to rural population June 6th, 2011- June 16th, 2011

October 2010- May 2011

Field Placement Volunteer February 2010-May 2010 Eastern High School, Lansing, MI Aided intermediate level ESL students in classroom activities while practicing monitored speech Exercised flexibility under pressure by leading class with an impromptu lesson in absence of teacher lesson plans Observed the learning conditions and implemented instruction to an urban population

Field Placement Volunteer September 2009-December 2009 Hill Alternative Options, Lansing, MI Provided in-class support for at-risk students by task analysis and redirection of student attention Motivated reluctant students to engage in learning by making activities fun and competitive Field Placement Volunteer September 2007-December 2007 Refugee Development Center, Lansing, MI Tutored high school refugee students with a focus on the development of study skills Led informal, small group instruction in English as a Second Language

WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE

Pharmacy Technician Kroger Pharmacy, Bloomington, Indiana Analyzed issues of health literacy in the pharmacy Supported Spanish-speaking patients by translating and providing services in Spanish Connected patients to health and education resources in the community August 2012- May 2013

Language Proficiency Research Participant December 2010- April 2011 Center for Language Teaching Advancement, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Assessed online programs as a successful resource for intermediate to advanced Spanish language learners Acquired test taking strategies for language placement exams Resident Mentor March 2008-May 2010 Case Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Organized educational programs and group activities to facilitate personal development and cultivate community Designed engaging and informative bulletin boards Trained 19 peer staff members on safety protocol and mediating conflict Attended professional development trainings to address topics including depression, eating disorders, and the transgendered community Professorial Assistant September 2008-May 2009 Linguistics Department, Michigan State University Analyzed data charting phonetic differences in Spanish dialects Used Adobe InDesign to create an informative and visually stimulating display summarizing the research Presented the findings to faculty and students at the University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum

REFERENCES
Monica Klesko World Language Department Chair, Internship Year Mentor Eisenhower High School 6500 25 Mile Road Shelby Township, MI 48316 (586) 408-0253 Monica.Klesko@uticak12.org Jeff Schwartz, Mike Schaeuble Pharmacists, Supervisors Kroger Pharmacy 528 S. College Ave Bloomington, IN 47403 812-336-5118 Kristina A. Crandall College of Education Doctoral Student, Field Instructor Michigan State University 620 Farm Lane East Lansing, MI 48824-1034 313-378-0750 cranda43@msu.edu