Amanda M.

Slaysman
4248 Maple Grove Road 443-244-3753
Hampstead, MD 21074 mslaysman@bcps.org

Education
Towson University; Towson, Maryland
Masters of Special Education: Elementary/Middle, (May 2017)

Salisbury University; Salisbury, Maryland

Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education, (May 2011)

Professional Experience
Classroom Teacher August 2011 present
Halstead Academy of Arts and Science Baltimore County
Public Schools

Personalize and customize instruction to meet all learner needs, through data analysis
Provide small group instruction in reading, math, writing and phonics, while providing other students
with meaningful technology integrated lessons that are personalized to meet their needs
Collaborated with administrators, guidance counselor, school social worker, and Pupil Personnel
Worker to monitor and support student achievement
Collaborated with Team to facilitate IEP/SST process
Collaborate with parents and guardians using a variety of technology

Community Leaderships:
Teacher Leadership Core Member, Model Classroom for Lighthouse visits, and speaker at breakout
sessions after lighthouse visits
School Progress Plan Team Member: attended the Monitoring School Progress Plan Summer Institute
as well as monthly meetings analyzing data, and making team based decisions for the school
Third grade and First Grade Team Leader: Organize and implement weekly team planning sessions, as
well as provide resources and strategies for implementing the Common Core State Standards
Towson University Mentor: modeled, co-taught, provided feedback via questioning, as well an aiding in
technology integration into the curriculum
Participated in Professional Learning Communities
Coached, mentored, and provided feedback to a colleagues new to third grade
Presented at Magnet Schools of America Conference: School Improvement
Presented at professional development for Towson interns on integrating technology into the classroom
Attended Lighthouse Institutes through BCPS
Participant and Teacher Leader: The Maryland Writing Project
Presented a professional development on one-to-one technology to Towson interns
Provided a professional development for colleagues through a book study on Growth Mindset
Assist with many administrative duties including parent meetings, Monitoring the School Progress Plan,
evening events, mentoring, providing feedback using the Charlotte Danielson Framework
Collaborate with administrators, STAT teachers and colleagues to organize evening technological
events for students and parents
First, Second and Third Grade Classroom Teacher, team Leader, model classroom
Fifth Grade tutor
Assistant chair of the PBIS action team
Participated in Debbie Miller, Reading Workshop professional development
Attended National Title 1 Conference 2015