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Amanda CerdaSuperintendent of Schools (Superintendent 021317)

940 Village Trail #7-301Port Orange, FL 32127

[email protected](330) 268-3955

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Contact Information

First Name Amanda Last Name Cerda

Middle Name Kay Email [email protected]

Primary Phone 330-268-3955 Alternate Phone 330-268-3955

Preferred ContactMethod

Email

Address

Street 940 Village Tail #7-301 City Port Orange

State Florida Zip Code/Postal Code 32127

Equal Opportunity Information

Providing this information is strictly voluntary. You will not be subject to adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If youchoose not to provide this information, please select 'Decline to Identify.'

Ethnicity Not Hispanic/Latino American Indian orAlaska Native

No

Asian No Black or AfricanAmerican

No

Native Hawaiian orOther Pacific Islander

No White Yes

CERTIFICATION

Certification Information #1

Certification Area Elementary Ed K-6 Certification Area Type Professional Certification

Grade Level K-6 Certification State Florida


Certification Area Certification Area Type

Grade Level Certification State










Application Date: 3/17/2017 9:30 PM

mailto:[email protected]

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION AREAS

Certification Area Curriculum and Instruction

Details

I completed my Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University on March 15, 2017.Official Transcript is in process.

Certification State Florida

Computer Skills

Years of Experience 20 Keyboarding Words PerMinute

45

Word Processing Yes Spreadsheets Yes

Database Yes Web / Internet Browser Yes

E-mail Yes Graphics Yes

Microsoft Windows Yes Apple Macintosh Yes

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Present Position

Present Title Teacher Name of Employer Volusia County Schools

Start Date 08/06/2012 Supervisor Name Mary Ellen Speidel

Supervisor PhoneNumber

386-734-7190

Duties andResponsibilities

Classroom Teacher including 4th grade, 2nd grade, and Kindergarten

Reasons for Leaving Advancement

May we Contact thisEmployer

Yes

Experience in Education #1

From (mm/yyyy) 12/2011 To (mm/yyyy) 08/2012

Employer Name Flagler County School District Assignment Substitute Teacher

Reason For Leaving N/A Supervisor Name HR Department


(386) 437-7526


Substitute Teacher


Yes



Employer Name Wadsworth Elementary School Assignment Student Teaching /Senior Intern

Reason For Leaving Internship Ended Supervisor Name Nancy Gillin


(386) 437-7526

Duties and Responsibilities

Student Teacher, Grade 1PLC, In-Service, RTI meetingsCreating original lesson plansCollaboration with other grade level teachersTeaching

Job Title: Superintendent of Schools Candidate: Amanda Cerda


Classroom ManagementTriple 'I' lesson plansWorking with small group and individual students


Yes



Employer Name Bunnell Elementary School Assignment Student Teaching /Junior Intern

Reason For Leaving Junior Internship ended Supervisor Name Danielle Burton


(386) 437-7526


Create and teach my own original lesson plans in a 3rd grade LA class. In January I continued in a math/science/socialstudies class.


Yes

Work Experience #1

Employed from (mm/yyyy)

07/2007 Employed to (mm/yyyy) 03/2009

Employer Spectrum Orthopaedics Title Medical Secretary

Reason For Leaving Relocated Supervisor Name Brad Snyder


330-477-9720 Supervisor Email [email protected]


medical secretary, hippa officer, transcription, medical records, front desk coverage, legal requests, FMLA and disabilityforms, assisting the office manager


Yes

Work Experience #2

Employed from (mm/yyyy)

03/2006 Employed to (mm/yyyy) 03/2007

Employer Stark County Women's Clinic Title Scheduler/ Phone Triage

Reason For Leaving Career Advancement Supervisor Name Kris Bennet


330-493-0313 Supervisor Email


scheduling, medical records, phone triage, receptionist duties

Experience Summary

Actual experience in a scholastic environment (with the exception of non-academic experience).

Years of teachingexperience

5 Years of studentteaching experience

2

Years of administrativeexperience

0

EDUCATION

Secondary/High School Information

School Attended GlenOak High School City/State OH



Activities/Honors Diploma with HonorsDiploma with Distinction

Degree High School Diploma or GED

College/University/Vocational Institution #1

Name of School Other: Western GovernorsUniversity

Attended From (mm/yyyy)

06/2007

Attended To (mm/yyyy) 12/2011 Degree Bachelor of Science

Subject Elementary Ed


Name of School Other: Western GovernorsUniversity

Attended From (mm/yyyy)

10/2014

Attended To (mm/yyyy) 03/2017 Degree Master of Science

Subject Curriculum & Instruction


Name of School Attended From (mm/yyyy)

Attended To (mm/yyyy) Degree

Subject

Student Teaching #1

Name of School Wadsworth Elementary School Subject Elementary

Grade 1 Semester August 2011- November 2011

Year 2011

REFERENCESA minimum of two references from a previous supervisor is required. If you are currently attending a college/university, references can be a professorsand/or instructor.

Nancy Gillin

Title Teacher Relationship Colleague

Address City Palm Coast

State Florida Zip 32164

Email Phone

From 08/2011 To Present

Reference Letter

Terry Nash

Title Teacher Relationship Colleague

Address City Port Orange

State Florida Zip 32128

Email Phone

From 08/2012 To Present

DISTRICT QUESTIONS

District Questions



Have you retired from any State of Florida administered retirement plan? You are considered retired if: 1) You have received anybenefits under the FRS Pension Plan (including DROP). 2) You have taken any distribution (including a rollover) from the FRSInvestment Plan, or alternative retirement programs offered by state universities (SUSORP), state community colleges (CCORP),state government (SMSOAP), or local governments.

No

If you have retired from a state of Florida administered retirement plan, is the effective date July 1, 2010 or later?

Have you previously been employed, other than a substitute teaching capacity, with the Flagler County School District?

Yes

If "Yes", please providethe dates of yourprevious employmentwith the District and yourposition.

08/16 - 11/16, Kindergarten Teacher

Is any member of yourimmediate familyemployed by the schooldistrict of FlaglerCounty?

Yes

If "Yes", please provide the name of your family member, School/Dept where they worked, and Position Held.

Michael Cerda, IT Department, Technical Support Coordinator

Been investigated formisconduct related toyour employment?

No

If "Yes", please provide adetailed explanation.

Been arrested orcharged(even if nocontest or chargesdropped or pled down)for a crime?

No

If you answered "Yes" please provide details including the date of the charge, the court action, and the address of the court involved.

Are you currently under indictment or subject of any other pending legal proceeding for a criminal offense?

No

If "Yes", please provide details including the date of the charge, the court action, and the address of the court involved.

Are you under investigation by any local, county, state, federal, or international agency for any reason (including any violation of theFlorida Code of Ethics)?

No

If yes, please provide adetailed explanation.

Been named by a state agency responsible for child welfare as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse or neglect?

No


Had a report of child abuse or sexual activities involving a K-12 student or minor filed against you with a school district, a state orfederal agency, a police agency, or in court?

No


Have you ever had a professional certificate, credential or license (of any kind) revoked or suspended, or have you been placed onprobationary status for any alleged misconduct or alleged violation of professional standards or conduct. Are there any pendingadverse actions against you?

No




Have you ever been denied a professional license for which you applied or granted a professional license on a conditional orprobationary basis for any alleged misconduct or alleged violation of professional standards of conduct?

No


Have you surrendered aprofessional license ofany kind before itsexpiration?

No


Have you ever been disciplined by any public agency responsible for licensure of any kind, including but not limited to educationallicensure?

No


Have you ever been suspended, terminated, non-reappointed, released during a probationary period or resigned in lieu of terminationor non-reappointment from an educational institution, the State of Florida, or any other employer/organization including the military?

No


Have you ever been placed on leave by your employer or left such employment prior to the end of the contract term due to anyreason other than the Family Medical Leave Act or a physical disability?

No


Is your physical/mental health condition such that you can fulfill the essential job functions of the position for which you are applying(either with or without reasonable accommodations)?

Yes

Are you considered a"High Risk" offender,according to Senate Bill988?

No

If you answered YES to the question above, please explain in the space provided, including the date of your last conviction.

Have you ever had any record sealed or expunged in which you were convicted, found guilty, had adjudication withheld, entered apretrial diversion program, or pled guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to a criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation (DUIis NOT a minor traffic violation)? Failure to answer this question accurately could result in dismissal from employment. A YES or NOis required by Florida Law.

No

If Yes, you must specify the City Where Arrested, State, Date of Arrest, Charge(s), and Disposition(s). Please NOTE: Sealed orexpunged records must be reported pursuant ss. 943.0585 and 943.059, FS. However, the existence of such records will not bedisclosed nor made part of your certification file which is public record.

Have you ever been convicted, found guilty, had adjudication withheld, entered a pretrial diversion program, or pled guilty or nolocontendere (no contest) to a criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation (DUI is NOT a minor traffic violation)? Failure toanswer this question accurately could result in dismissal from employment. A YES or NO is required by Florida Law.

No

If Yes, you must specify the city where arrested, state, date of arrest, charge(s), and disposition(s).

Are you a veteran asdefined by s. 295.07,Florida Statutes?

No



Are you claiming Veteran's Preference? If yes, a DD214 must is required and can be submitted under attachments.

No

If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please indicate the provision under which you qualify.

Provision 1 – A veteran of any war who has served on active duty for one day or more during a wartime period, excluding active dutyfor training, and who was discharged under honorable conditions from the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Provision 2 – A veteran with a service-connected disability who is eligible for or receiving compensation, disability retirement, orpension under public laws administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.

Provision 3 – Receipt of any Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is qualifying for veterans' preference.

Provision 4– The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of a total and permanent service-connecteddisability, or the spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured, or forcibly detained by a foreign power.

Provision 5 – The unremarried widow or widower of a veteran who died of a service-connected disability.

If you state that you were "A veteran of any war...", please indicate the war, according to these options:

Korean Conflict: June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955

Vietnam Era: February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975

Persian Gulf War: August 2, 1990 to January 2, 1992

Operation Enduring Freedom: October 7, 2001 to date to be determined

Operation Iraqi Freedom: March 19, 2003 to date to be determined

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DISCLAIMERS AND AFFIRMATION

District Policy

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. Westrongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We arean equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information &Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibitRetaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, oragainst any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Application Confirmation Statement

I affirm that all information set forth in this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed by Flagler CountySchool District, I will abide by all Board of Education and school policies, work on assigned committees, and continue myprofessional growth to the best of my ability and within reasonable and personal standards. I grant permission for schoolofficials to obtain a personal record check from the federal, state, county, and/or local law enforcement agencies andDivision of Family Services. I understand that references may be contacted as soon as I submit an application. I releaseindividuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given in response to arequest for an employment reference.



I understand that I will be required to take a drug test and that some positions in the district require a physical exam prior toassuming any position for which I may be employed. In the event that I am employed by the District and in the further eventthat I have provided false or misleading information in this application or in subsequent employment interviews, Iunderstand that my employment may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading information.

I agree to the termsabove

Affirm

Initials AC

Affirmation Date 03/17/2017



Amanda Cerda

Port Orange, FL 32127 Phone 330-268-3955 • E-mail [email protected]

Work experience

2012-Present Elementary Teacher Port Orange, FL Volusia County Schools Data Driven Instruction training Using Questions to Think and Learn training Thinking Math training Kagan Cooperative Learning ESOL training RTI tracking Writing Instruction Multiple Intelligences Instruction Techniques Participated in mentoring program "Distinguished" designation Teaching for Mastery Standards Referenced Grading

2011-2012 Substitute Teacher Palm Coast, FL

Developed lesson plans Frequently requested as a Substitute Teacher Grades K-6

2010-2011 Student Teaching Palm Coast, FL

Pre-Clinical Experiences at Bunnell Elementary, 3rd Grade Class Student Teaching at Wadsworth Elementary School, 1st Grade

Class Created TWS in Beginning Economics, 1st Grade Class Achieved 100% Student improvement from pre to post

assessment in TWS Participated in RTI meetings and In-Service days Developed lesson plans Produced differentiated lesson plans for entire grade level Improved Reading and Math scores for every student

2009-2011 Homeschooled Daughter Palm Coast, FL

Instructional Design

Designed Original Lesson Plans Planned meaningful field trips to align with unit of study Created Interdisciplinary unit studies Differentiated instruction to individual ability level

Education

2006-2011 Western Governors University Utah

Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8)

Professional License K-6, Florida Highly Qualified per NCLB

2014-2017 Western Governors University Utah

Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction

Expected graduation date March, 2017

Certifications/Skills

K-6 Education, Professional Teaching License Highly Qualified Teacher per NCLB Kagan Structures Thinking Math Common Core Alignment ESOL endorsement in process MS Curriculum & Instruction (in process)

Cover Letter

No result available.

Page 1

Social Security Number: XXX-XX-9748 Print Date: March 17, 2017

Issued to:Amanda Cerda40 Landings LnOrmond Beach, FL 32174

Program of Study: Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8)

This program requires students to master competencies in the following domains of study. The program and WGU's educational model are described infurther detail on the reverse of this transcript.

WGU Domains Status

Education Without Boundaries Completed

Interdisciplinary Studies Completed

Foundations of Teaching Completed

Effective Teaching Practices Completed

Demonstration Teaching Completed

The student has attempted or completed the following courses of study associated with these domains:

WGU Course of Study Grade *Competency UnitsTransfers:

ISA4 Natural Science Part I: Lab -Life Science, Earth Science, Transfer 4

ISC4 Natural Science Part II: Concepts and Theories-Life, Earth, Transfer 4

Total Transfer Units: 8

Requirement Satisfied:

IEA4 Economics and World Civilization Part I Requirement Satisfied 2

IEC4 Economics and World Civilization Part II Requirement Satisfied 1

Total Requirement Satisfied Units: 3

Term 1: 6/1/2007 - 11/30/2007

Domain: Education Without Boundaries EWOB Education Without Boundaries Pass 1

Domain: Interdisciplinary Studies IHC4 Health and Nutrition Pass 3

IMA4 Mathematics Part I Pass 5

LCE1 Rhetorical and Critical Writing Pass 3

LCO1 Foundations of Language and Communication Pass 3

LCTA Research, Writing and Oral Presentation Pass 3

Total Attempted Competency Units: 18 Total Completed Competency Units: 18

Term 2: 12/1/2007 - 5/31/2008

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WGU Course of Study Grade *Competency Units

Domain: Interdisciplinary Studies IMC4 Mathematics Part II Pass 4

RUA1 Reasoning and Problem Solving in the Context of the Pass 6

RUA2 Reasoning and Problem Solving in the Context of the Not Passed 3


Term 3: 7/1/2008 - 12/31/2008

Domain: Interdisciplinary Studies IOA4 Social Science Part I: American History, American Government, Pass 3

IOC4 Social Science Part II: American History, American Government, Pass 3

IPC1 Visual and Performing Arts Part II Pass 1

IVA4 Visual and Performing Arts Part I Pass 2

RUA2 Reasoning and Problem Solving in the Context of the Pass 3


Term 4: 1/1/2009 - 6/30/2009

Domain: Foundations of Teaching FHT4 Human Development and Learning Not Passed 3

FST4 Schools and Society Pass 3

Domain: Interdisciplinary Studies LIA4 Literature Part I Pass 1

LIC4 Literature Part II Pass 2

THA4 Ethics Part I Pass 1

THC4 Ethics Part II Pass 2


Term 5: 7/1/2009 - 12/31/2009

Domain: Foundations of Teaching FCT4 Classroom Management Not Passed 3

FDT4 Diversity and Inclusion Pass 3

FHT4 Human Development and Learning Pass 3

FTT4 Testing Pass 3


Term 6: 3/1/2010 - 8/31/2010

Domain: Effective Teaching Practices ETT4 Instructional Presentation and Follow-Up Pass 6


WGU Course of Study Grade *Competency Units

Domain: Foundations of Teaching FCT4 Classroom Management Pass 3

FTC4 Foundations of Teaching Practice Integration Pass 6


Term 7: 9/1/2010 - 2/28/2011

Domain: Effective Teaching Practices EIO4 Instructional Planning, Strategies and Presentation Integration Pass 3

EIT4 Instructional Planning and Strategies Pass 3

ELT4 Specific Teaching Practices: Reading, Writing, & Spelling Pass 6


Term 8: 3/1/2011 - 8/31/2011

Domain: Effective Teaching Practices EFT4 Specific Teaching Practices: Math and Science Pass 3

EHT4 Specific Teaching Practices: Health, VPA and Social Studies Pass 3

ELO4 Specific Teaching Practices: Elementary Education Integration Pass 3


Term 9: 9/1/2011 - 2/29/2012

Domain: Demonstration Teaching DCS4 Cohort Seminar Pass 3

POP4 Professional Portfolio Pass 6

STT1 Supervised Teaching Practicum, Observations 1 and 2 Pass 3

SUT1 Supervised Teaching Practicum, Observation 3 and Midterm Pass 3

SVT1 Supervised Teaching Practicum, Observations 4 and 5 Pass 3

SWT1 Supervised Teaching Practicum, Observation 6 and Final Pass 3


*Total Cumulative Attempted Competency Units: 124

*Total Cumulative Completed Competency Units: 115

Degree Awarded:

Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) - November 22, 2011


****End of Transcript*****One competency unit is equivalent to a semester credit of learning.

*Total cumulative attempted and completed competency units are calculated through the last completed term.

For further information or verification contact: The Records Office, Western Governors University, 1-877-435-7948 ext 3146.


Social Security Number: XXX-XX-9748 Print Date: March 17, 2017

Issued to:Amanda Cerda40 Landings LnOrmond Beach, FL 32174

Program of Study: Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction

This program requires students to master competencies in the following domains of study. The program and WGU's educational model are described infurther detail on the reverse of this transcript.

WGU Domains Status

Master of Science, Curriculum Completed

The student has attempted or completed the following courses of study associated with these domains:

WGU Course of Study Grade *Competency Units Term 1: 10/1/2014 - 3/31/2015

Domain: Master of Science, Curriculum IYT2 Introduction to Curriculum Theory Pass 2

IZT2 Learning Theories Pass 2

JWT2 Instructional Theory Pass 2

JXT2 Educational Psychology Pass 2


Term 2: 4/1/2015 - 9/30/2015

Domain: Master of Science, Curriculum JYT2 Curriculum Design Pass 2

JZT2 Curriculum Evaluation Pass 2

KAT2 Assessment for Student Learning Pass 2

KBT2 Differentiated Instruction Pass 2


Term 3: 10/1/2015 - 3/31/2016

Domain: Master of Science, Curriculum C224 Research Foundations Pass 2

C225 Research Questions and Literature Pass 2

C226 Research Design and Analysis Not Passed 2

C227 Research Proposals Not Passed 2



Term 4: 4/1/2016 - 9/30/2016

Domain: Master of Science, Curriculum C226 Research Design and Analysis Pass 2

C227 Research Proposals Pass 2

C561 MS, Curriculum and Instruction Capstone Not Passed 6


Term 5: 10/1/2016 - 3/31/2017

Domain: Master of Science, Curriculum C561 MS, Curriculum and Instruction Capstone Pass 6


*Total Cumulative Attempted Competency Units: 40

*Total Cumulative Completed Competency Units: 30

****End of Transcript*****One competency unit is equivalent to a semester credit of learning.

*Total cumulative attempted and completed competency units are calculated through the last completed term.

For further information or verification contact: The Records Office, Western Governors University, 1-877-435-7948 ext 3146.


November 1, 2011

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing on behalf of Amanda Cerda, who is graduating with an educational degree from Western Governors

University this year.

I had the privilege of being Amanda Cerda's Clinical Supervisor during her student teaching assignment at Lewis E.

Wadsworth Elementary this semester. Based on my conversations and meetings with Amanda, the lesson plans and other documentation she provided, discussions with Host Teacher, as well as my observations of Amanda in a first grade classroom setting over the last 12 weeks, I feel qualified to comment upon her training, skills and competency as a potential classroom teacher.

I got to know Amanda over the last 12 weeks and I was initially impressed with her background, her teaching skills and her heart for the education of elementary-age youngsters. When I began the observation period, I saw immediately that she was a competent teacher in the making. By the end of the observation period, my confidence had increased even more, and I am pleased to recognize her now as an extremely successful graduate with a bright future in any elementary school that is fortunate enough to have her.

Without a doubt, Amanda will make an outstanding classroom teacher as she possess everything it takes to make a positive impact on the lives of young children: she is confident and comfortable in the classroom; students like her and respect her, and remain engaged and attentive during her presentations; she is well organized and able to create and follow both the district-mandated lesson plans as well as her own; and, she maintains a professional demeanor in the classroom while allowing the children to see her as a sweet and caring person at the same time. She is not just enthusiastic about teaching but, most importantly, it is clear that teaching is not just a role or a job opportunity for Amanda -- she really cares.

In the last several weeks, I have watched Amanda teach entire language arts and mathematics blocks, plus a variety of other topics in between. I have also been able to observe her once during one-on-one time with individual students, during breaks, snack-times, returning from recess and other activities, and during transitions involving moving children from one area of the school to another. I have also had the opportunity to watch Amanda with and without the Host Teacher present, and during times when a subset of the children were returning after an absence back into her classroom. Every time, I concluded my observations knowing that every child was in good hands, and with a feeling of absolute confidence that these children were receiving the standard of instruction and interaction typical in a classroom of this type -- and slightly more.

It is my honor to wholeheartedly recommend Amanda Cerda for a teaching position in your district or for any other elementary school related task she may be assigned. She will truly be an asset to any school that is lucky enough to have her. Should you require any other information, do not hesitate to contact me. I am happy to respond to your communications.

Sincerely,

Marie-Claire B. Moreau, Ed.D. Clinical Supervisor, Western Governors University [email protected]

ELA District ELA Assessment #3 - Score Average for Teacher, Amanda Cerda

ELA District ELA Assessment #3 - Score Average for School

ELA District ELA Assessment #3 - Score Average for District

District Math Assessment #3 - Score Average for Teacher, Amanda Cerda

District Math Assessment #3 - Score Average for School

District Math Assessment #3 - Score Average for District

November 10, 2011

I am pleased to recommend Amanda Cerda as a candidate for a teaching position. Amanda was a Student Teacher in my first grade classroom at Wadsworth Elementary School, in the fall of 2011.

Amanda came well prepared to her student teaching experience. She immediately adapted to my teaching style, but never shied away from offering her own ideas and perspectives. When she began her student teaching, it was immediately evident that Amanda had a love for the profession and a concern for the students. She was willing to come up with creative lessons that proved to be interesting and educationally effective for the first graders. She learned how to manage the day and guide the students from one lesson to another while adjusting the day or lesson to the needs of the students.

Amanda spent a great deal of time working with individual students on reading strategies to help two of my less capable readers. She had a wonderful ability to connect with the students. With a firm but friendly manner, Amanda managed to keep control in the classroom. The first grade students loved her.

Amanda had excellent rapport with the teachers at Wadsworth Elementary School. She was always sharing her lessons and ideas with other faculty members. She participated in many teacher meetings, in-services and parent conferences.

I am confident that Amanda will be an asset to any staff that she works with. She is confident, knowledgeable, and has the skills of a seasoned teacher. I believe that she will continue to grow and become even more effective as a teacher with further opportunities. I recommend Amanda to you without reservation. If you have any further questions with regard to her qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Nancy M. Gillin

First Grade Teacher Wadsworth Elementary School 4550 Belle Terre Parkway Palm Coast, FL 32164 (

November 10, 2011

I am pleased to recommend Amanda Cerda as a candidate for a teaching position. Amanda was a Student Teacher in my first grade classroom at Wadsworth Elementary School, in the fall of 2011.

Amanda came well prepared to her student teaching experience. She immediately adapted to my teaching style, but never shied away from offering her own ideas and perspectives. When she began her student teaching, it was immediately evident that Amanda had a love for the profession and a concern for the students. She was willing to come up with creative lessons that proved to be interesting and educationally effective for the first graders. She learned how to manage the day and guide the students from one lesson to another while adjusting the day or lesson to the needs of the students.

Amanda spent a great deal of time working with individual students on reading strategies to help two of my less capable readers. She had a wonderful ability to connect with the students. With a firm but friendly manner, Amanda managed to keep control in the classroom. The first grade students loved her.

Amanda had excellent rapport with the teachers at Wadsworth Elementary School. She was always sharing her lessons and ideas with other faculty members. She participated in many teacher meetings, in-services and parent conferences.

I am confident that Amanda will be an asset to any staff that she works with. She is confident, knowledgeable, and has the skills of a seasoned teacher. I believe that she will continue to grow and become even more effective as a teacher with further opportunities. I recommend Amanda to you without reservation. If you have any further questions with regard to her qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Nancy M. Gillin

First Grade Teacher Wadsworth Elementary School 4550 Belle Terre Parkway Palm Coast, FL 32164

Reference Check Form

Nancy Gillin

Name of Candidate Amanda Cerda

What is your relationship to this person? Supervisor

What position and responsibilities did this person hold? Amanda was interning in my First Grade class during the Fallsemester of 2011.

How well would you say this person responds to supervision? Excellent

How would you rate this person's attendance? Excellent

How would you rate this person's dependability? Excellent

How would you rate this person's willingness to assumeresponsibility?

Excellent

How would you rate this person's ability to follow instructions? Excellent

How would you rate this person's quality of work? Excellent

What are this person's strong points? Amanda is very creative and made lessons for the studentsthat were engaging and fun. She is well liked.

What are this person's weak points Amanda's weak point would be that she is new to teachingand has to learn her own management system that will workfor her. However, she is great with the students. She will dowell.

What is the reason for this person's separation fromemployment?

Involuntary

If given the opportunity, would you re-employ this person? Not Applicable

Would you like to add any additional comments? Amanda was going to college. She was doing her studentteaching. She was not employed by me. She worked in myclassroom as an intern. She did wonderful. She is nowfinished with her classes and ready to start her career.

How was this reference contacted? Email

Initials ng

Date 03/26/2012

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Instructional Survey

Nancy Gillin


What is your relationship to this candidate? Supervisor

What position and responsibilities did this person hold? Student Teacher

How well would you say this person responds to supervision? Highly Effective

How would you rate this person's attendance? Highly Effective

How would you rate this person's dependability? Highly Effective


Highly Effective

How would you rate this person's ability to follow instructions? Highly Effective

How would you rate this person's quality of work? Highly Effective

How would you rate the classroom management of thiscandidate?

Highly Effective

How would you rate the delivery of instruction in theclassroom of this candidate?

Highly Effective

How well did the candidate integrate technology withinstruction in the classroom?

Highly Effective

What are this person's strong points? Hard working, easy to get along with, has good organizationalskills.

What are this person's weak points None

What is the reason for this person's separation? Not Applicable

If given the opportunity, would you re-employ this person? Yes

Would you like to add any additional comments? Amanda was a great intern. She had wonderful managementskills, was respected by the students, parents and teachers


Initials Ng

Date 09/15/2014

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Reference Check Form

Marie-Claire Moreau


What is your relationship to this person? Supervisor

What position and responsibilities did this person hold? As a representative of Western Governor's University, I actedas Amanda Cerda's Clinical Supervisor when she taught atLewis E. Wadsworth Elementary School in 2011.

How well would you say this person responds to supervision? Excellent

How would you rate this person's attendance? Excellent

How would you rate this person's dependability? Excellent


Excellent

How would you rate this person's ability to follow instructions? Excellent

How would you rate this person's quality of work? Excellent

What are this person's strong points? Great demeanor and terrific with children. Stays abreast ofthe issues, creative, relevant ideas, well-liked by all.Responds well to suggestions. Highly organized andprofessional in work, attire, attitude. Strongly recommend --will make an excellent teacher.

What are this person's weak points I observed Amanda Cerda as a teacher in training; therefore,like all new teachers, she will need to grow into theprofession. For instance, I did not get to observe how sheunderstood school policies and procedures, interactions withother teachers and staff (except her host teacher), andworking with parents. I have no doubt,however, that she willhandle these matters as well as she handles the classroom.

What is the reason for this person's separation fromemployment?

Unknown


Would you like to add any additional comments? The reason for Mrs. Cerda's separation from employment atWadsworth was her graduation from Western Governor'sUniversity. She worked there for a finite period, which ended.


Initials MCM

Date 03/26/2012

Page 1

Instructional Survey

Marie-Claire Moreau


What is your relationship to this candidate? Supervisor

What position and responsibilities did this person hold? I was Clinical Supervisor for Amanda Cerda when shecompleted her practical training at Wadsworth ElementarySchool in Flagler County.

How well would you say this person responds to supervision? Highly Effective

How would you rate this person's attendance? Highly Effective

How would you rate this person's dependability? Highly Effective


Highly Effective

How would you rate this person's ability to follow instructions? Highly Effective

How would you rate this person's quality of work? Highly Effective

How would you rate the classroom management of thiscandidate?

Highly Effective

How would you rate the delivery of instruction in theclassroom of this candidate?

Highly Effective

How well did the candidate integrate technology withinstruction in the classroom?

Effective

What are this person's strong points? Amanda Cerda is a wonderful teacher of young children. Sheis youthful, upbeat, and friendly; yet also sets high standardsand remains in control at all times. Her style, personality andtraining make her an excellent candidate for any position youmay be considering.

What are this person's weak points I supervised Amanda Cerda for a brief period, observing thesame subjects, and always in the same classroom each time.I did not observe any weaknesses during my observations. Ithought Amanda did an excellent job every time I attendedher class.

What is the reason for this person's separation? Not Applicable


Would you like to add any additional comments? I think Amanda has the potential to become a top teacher andcertainly every child's/parent's favorite. She is compassionateand fair, while being tough and principled at the same time. Ihighly recommend her, without reservations.


Initials MCM

Date 09/15/2014

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