Amanda Rake

(414)-704-8325
rakeal@alverno.edu
amandarake.weebly.com
Education
August 2011-Present
minor,

B.S. Elementary School education, Science

Alverno College (senior standing)

Placements
Fall 2016 present: Shepard Hills Elementary Oak Creek, WI 1st grade
- Creating a measuring unit based on the Common Core
Standards
with the focus on assessment as well as arts and movement
Spring 2016: East Middle School 7th grade
- Planned and facilitated 6 whole group lessons aligned with the Next
Generation Science Standards with a focus on incorporating a variety
of assessments
Exceptional Learners: Shepard Hills Elementary Oak Creek, WI 1 st grade
- Interacted with students within the Exceptional Learner Spectrum
while using specific strategies to meet their educational needs
Spring 2015: Milwaukee College Prep Milwaukee, WI 7/8th grade
- Planned and facilitated 6 whole group lessons aligned with the Next
Generation Science Standards
Fall 2014: Canterbury Elementary Greenfield, WI 2nd grade
- Instructed 4 engaging whole group literacy lessons derived from Lucy
Calkins workshop model as well as a small group lesson
Spring 2014: Manitoba Elementary Milwaukee, WI 4th grade
- Planned and facilitated two small group lessons
Employment
March 2008- Present
2009 Present

Woodmans Food Market

- Cashier, Bakery Clerk
Self-employed babysitter
- Varying ages of children

Clubs
2016- present
Westheimer
2016- present

Wisconsin State Reading Association

- Leadership meetings
- Book club: What Kind of Citizen? J.
Shepard Hills Elementary Cultural Club
- Volunteer at events with the students

Certifications/ Personal Achievements

- Successfully passed Praxis I, Praxis II, Foundations of Reading
*References available upon request