Amanda Kay Sweitzer
[email protected]
484-364-0424
2249 Hopewell Rd
Elverson, PA 19520
EDUCATION:
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
B.S. Ed. Art Education
Minor: Psychology
Concentration: Ceramics
GPA: 3.98
Kutztown, PA
December 2014
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Pottsgrove Middle School
Fleetwood Area Elementary Schools
Student Teaching Experience
Teach own lessons and cooperating teachers lessons K-8
Assist in preparation and classroom management
Whitehall Coplay High School
Early Field Experience
Assist in classroom management and preparation
Observe cooperating teacher and grades 10th-12th
Design PowerPoints, Art Club activities
Create/teach lessons
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Intergenerational Project at Trinity Lutheran Church
Co-taught senior citizens and middle school students
Making Connections: Cyber School Project
Marlin and Regina Miller Art Gallery
Co-taught cyber school students in a gallery setting
Tulpehocken High School
Taught two lessons to 10th and 11th grade
Schuylkill Valley Middle School
Taught one lesson to 7th grade
Willow Lane Elementary School
Taught one lesson to 2nd grade
Fleetwood, PA
Fall 2014
Whitehall, PA
Spring 2014
Kutztown, PA
November 2014
October 2014
Bernville, PA
Spring 2013
Leesport, PA
Fall 2012
Macungie, PA
Fall 2011
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Goggleworks Ceramics Studio; Work
Exchange Student
Goggleworks Summer Camp; Volunteer Counselor
Shady Hollow Assisted Riding Program; Side-Walker
January 2014
June 2013-August 2013
May 2011-July 2011
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Art Camp Director
June 2014-August 2014
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading PA
Directed camp that saw over 200 students with over
20 teachers/volunteers
Worked under Program Director, managed schedules,
assisted in classrooms, helped teachers plan lessons,
organized art shows, assisted with student behavioral
problems, and more.
Babysitter
August 2013-May 2014
Supervise/help with homework, chores and other after
school activities
Drop-off/pick up from practices and school events
Financial Service Representative
June 2011-August 2013
National Penn Bank, Elverson Branch
Maintain knowledge on products, build rapport with
customers, and handle cash drawer/transactions in timely
manner
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP/INVOLVEMENT
Pennsylvania Art Education Association 2014 Conference: Art
Is Natural
Seven Springs, PA
October 2014
Speaker: Teaching Art in Alternative Settings
Kutztown University Art Education Conference: Framing the Future
Volunteer
and Participant
Pennsylvania Art Education Association 2013 Conference:
Forging a Strong Future; Reflect, Refine, Reignite
Volunteer
Kutztown, PA
November 2013
Bethlehem PA
October 2013
and Participant
National Art Education Association
September 2011-Present
Student Chapter and National Member
HONORS/AWARDS
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
KU Alumni Board Scholarship
Deans List
January 2014-Present
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Fall 2010-Present