Electronic Portfolio Amanda J. Spaulding Table Of Contents

Table of Contents Professional Preparation Experience Awards & Scholarships Philosophy Of Education Transcripts References Learning Environment Classroom Management

Professional Preparation *2007 Bachelor of Science in Education from Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio *2007 Ohio Reading Endorsement *Spring 2007 Completed Clinical Practice at Crestview Elementary School in Brunswick, Ohio *2002 High School Diploma from Brunswick High School in Brunswick, Ohio Table Of Contents

Experience *Summer Counselor at a youth summer camp for ages Held at the Strongsville Recreation Center *2005-Present-Youth Strength Class Teacher at the Strongsville Recreations Center *2004-Present-Fitness Attendant at the Strongsville Recreation Center Table Of Contents

Awards & Scholarships *Member of Education Honor Society Kappa Delta Pi *Dean’s List *Recipient of the Brunswick Education Association Scholarship year of *Recipient of the United Methodist Witt Scholarship year of *Member of Dayton C. Miller Honor Society *Graduated Summa Cum Laude Table Of Contents

Philosophy of Education *Have a classroom that is a safe learning environment *Consistently enforce posted rules *Encourage students to learn individuality *Promote the use of cooperative learning groups as well as individual activities *Provide hands on learning experiences for your students *Allow for students with all different learning styles to learn in your classroom *Help each young child become a successful part of not only their school environment but also the society in which they live *Use technology as much as possible inside your early childhood classroom Table Of Contents

Transcripts Table Of Contents *Upon Request

References Table Of Contents Mrs. Libby Jackson 1 st grade teacher at Crestview Elementary (she served as my cooperating teacher for Clinical Practice) Mrs. Carol Ann Djordjevic Baldwin Wallace College Clinical Practice Supervisor Mr. Paul Disantis Baldwin Wallace College Professor Mr. Ned Hamad Fitness Supervisor at the Strongsville Recreation Center ext

Learning Environment *Provide an environment that is conducive to all types of students and learning styles *Your Early Childhood Classroom should be a print rich environment in which all students have the opportunity to learn. *Provide several different hands on learning activities that the students can take part in, such as learning centers Table Of Contents

Classroom Management *Make sure students understand the posted rules and consequences. *Rules should be stated in a clear, concise and positive manner, -For example, “Please use your indoor voices” instead of saying “no shouting” *The classroom is for learning and behavior that interrupts learning should not be tolerated Table Of Contents

Contact Me I am excited for the chance to personally share with you my experience. I look forward for the opportunity to work with you and the rest of your school staff. Amanda J. Spaulding 145 Chesterton Ct. Brunswick, Ohio (216) Table Of Contents