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Amanda Brander

Didsbury

Summary

Dynamic educator with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills, adept at fostering supportive environments at Red Deer Public Schools. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through interactive methods and strong organizational skills. Successful volunteer at Didsbury Minor Hockey, promoting teamwork, community involvement. Dependable Farm Hand with initiative to work independently and take on any task.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Hand

Self Employed
07.2012 - Current
  • Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
  • Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
  • Operated various farm machinery including tractors, and balers.
  • Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.

Volunteer

Didsbury Minor Hockey-Coach
09.2018 - 03.2025
  • Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
  • Created practice plans to convey important information to youth to develop in sports.
  • Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
  • Led group practices, activities and discussions to meet team needs.

Volunteer

Didsbury Minor Hockey
09.2018 - 04.2021
  • Assisted with fundraising and special events.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Private Pre-K Teacher

Didsbury Preschool Society
03.2019 - 03.2019
  • Provided one-on-one support to struggling students, offering targeted interventions and additional resources to help them succeed academically.
  • Organized engaging field trips and community service projects that connected classroom concepts to real-world experiences for students.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to address the unique learning styles of each student within the class.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, resulting in increased parent involvement and support for classroom activities.

Teacher

Red Deer Public Schools
02.2009 - 10.2012
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
05-2008

Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer
05-2006

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame
Red Deer, AB
06-2003

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organized and efficient
  • Excellent communication skills

Languages

English

Accomplishments

  • 2018/2019Achieved volunteer family of the year through effectively helping with volunteer board positions, and coaching youth in the community,
  • 2024/2025 Achieved volunteer family of the year through effectively coaching youth in the community,

Timeline

Private Pre-K Teacher

Didsbury Preschool Society
03.2019 - 03.2019

Volunteer

Didsbury Minor Hockey-Coach
09.2018 - 03.2025

Volunteer

Didsbury Minor Hockey
09.2018 - 04.2021

Farm Hand

Self Employed
07.2012 - Current

Teacher

Red Deer Public Schools
02.2009 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Alberta

Red Deer Polytechnic

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame

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