AMANDA B. JACOBS
4587 72nd Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464, 616-283-7767,
jacobsam@mail.gvsu.edu
Objective: To obtain a teaching job in a special education setting
EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University, Allendale Mi
Bachelor of Science
Major: Comprehensive Science and Arts for Teaching Special Education
Special Education
Endorsements in Cognitive Impairments and Emotional Impairments
Aug 2008-Present
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching
Jan 2013- May 2013
Helping students in grades nine through twelve in a resource room at a Grand Haven High
school strengthen their skills in language arts, independent study, modified arts, and
adaptive cooking.
Supervisor: Eva Clark
17001 Ferris St Grand haven, Mi 49417 (616) 566-4313
Student Assisting
Sep 2012- Dec 2012
Helping students in a kindergarten through second grade in a resource room at a West Ottawa
Public school (lakeshore) strengthen their skills in reading and mathematics. Through RTI
strategies, road to the code, and a more.
Supervisor: Sarah Schuch
3765 N. 168th Ave, Holland, MI 49424, (616)786-1217
Indian Trails Camp
Jun 2011- 2012
Helping individuals with special needs develop work, safety, leisure,
relationship, and leadership skills based on their Person- Centered Plan.
Many of these individuals were diagnosis within the Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Supervisor: Amy Demott
0-1859 Lake Michigan Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49453, (616)677-5251
Tutoring
Aug 2011-Dec 2011
Helping students with reading disabilities achieve their goals and reach new levels in
reading through RTI strategies
Supervisor: Gwen Luban
10505 learning lane, Allendale, MI 49401, (616)-892-3475
Many Prior Babysitting Jobs
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Grand Valley state University Certified in:
CPI training
Aug 2012
Amanda Jacobs
American Heart Association Certified in:
Adult First Aid
Environmental Emergencies
Adult/Child CPR with Mask
Adult/Child AED
Apr 2011-Jun 2011
Community Mental Health of Ottawa County Certified in:
Person Centered Planning-Concepts and Guidelines
Role of Staff as Trainer/Coach
Cultural Competence & LEP
Diabetes
Working with People-Human Needs & Communication
Michigan Documentation for Direct Support Professional
Michigan Nutrition and Food Safety
Michigan Intro to Working with People who have MI or DD
Recipient Rights
Health
Preventing Disease Transmission in the Workplace
Positive Techniques for Challenging Behavior
Medication Administration
Physical Intervention
Other Certifications:
Gentle Teaching
Disk Training-Personality trait
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Access
Apr 2011-Jun 2011
Jun 2011
Jun 2011
Dec 2010
Dec 2010
Dec 2010
Dec 2010
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Uccellos Resterante -server, employee trainer
Supervisor: Laine Wilson
3940 Rivertown Parkway SW, Grandville, Mi (616)249-9344
Nov 2011-Present
Sleep-Inn (Choice Hotels)-Front desk
Supervisor: Renata Annese
4869 Becker Dr., Allendale, Mi 49401(616)892-8000
Jul 2011-Nov 2011
Piercing Pagoda-Assistant Manager
Supervisor: Maria Skinner
12331 James Street, Holland, MI 49424 (616)-355-0542
Apr 2009-Apr 2011
Red Robin- Trainer (CDT), Server, Hostess, Expo, & more
Superviser: Kevin Cartright
3379 West Shore Drive, Holland Twp, MI 49424 (616)994-9855
Timothy Glupker-Barn staff
Supervisor: Tim Glupker
3550 64th Ave, Zeeland, Mi 49464, (616)-875-2106
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Nov 2006-Nov 2009
Jan 2002-May 2006
Amanda Jacobs
REFERENCES
Diane Clark
Organization: Grand Valley State University
Positions: Professor
Relationship: Prior Teacher
Known: 6months
clarkdi@gvsu.edu, 616-331-6650
Megan Krozec
Organization: Coworker, fellow special education student at Grand Valley State
Position: server, student
Relationship: personal friend, Coworker, and fellow classmate
Known: 3 Years
10897 48th Ave Unit x3 Allendale MI, 49401, 248-763-4591
Regina Schipluck-Johnson
Organization: Agility Therapy
Position: Team Leader of Rehabilitation
Relationship: Family Friend/mentor
Known: 5 Years
1418 Quail Run, Savoy, Il 61874, (616)-212-9941
Kenny Polzink
Organization: Indian Trails Camp
Position: Community Oriented Skill Building Manager
Relationship: Former Supervisor
Known:14 months
0-1859 Lake Michigan Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49534, (517)490-2362
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