Amanda Calvert
Winters
Summary
Dedicated Educator with expertise in special education and extensive experience supporting students with ASD and behavioral needs. Developed tailored learning plans and implemented effective instructional strategies to foster inclusive classroom environments. Collaborated with teams to enhance behavior management and improve student assessments, delivering measurable results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
TAP Teacher
Vacaville Unified School District
Vacaville, CA
01.2021 - 01.2026
- Facilitated support for students with ASD and behavioral needs in structured TAP setting, fostering consistency, social-emotional learning, and independence.
- Collected and analyzed daily behavior and academic data to drive IEP-aligned goals and instructional decisions.
- Designed visual schedules, routines, and differentiated classroom assignments to increase engagement and reduce escalation.
- Coordinated with special education teams, paraprofessionals, and families to align and enhance strategies and supports.
Front End Lead
Sprouts Farmers Market
Vacaville, CA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led front-end operations, enhancing customer assistance, cash handling, safe counts, and daily banking procedures.
- Built and managed schedules for front-end staff, aligning staffing with traffic patterns and labor targets.
- Trained cashiers on POS accuracy and service standards, resolving escalated customer issues effectively.
Detention Officer I
Yolo County Juvenile Hall
Woodland, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained safety and security for youth residents, staff, and the public through consistent supervision and policy adherence.
- Coordinated communication between staff and visiting officers, ensuring accurate documentation of incidents and movements.
- Secured controlled-access doors and managed computer-based security and tracking systems to maintain facility integrity.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to minimize incidents and enhance support for rehabilitative programming.
Server/Trainer
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Vacaville, CA
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Trained new hires on service steps, menu knowledge, POS operation, and cash handling to ensure consistent service quality.
- Delivered high-volume guest service by overseeing sections, coordinating seating, and providing peak-shift support to enhance guest experience.
- Performed end-of-shift banking and tip reconciliation, ensuring accurate financial records and smooth operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2018
Skills
- Classroom instruction
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Behavior management
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Special education
- Crisis management
- ASD program management
- Data monitoring
- Data-tracking systems
- Google Workspace, Microsoft Office
- POS systems and scheduling software
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Routine design
Accomplishments
- Reduced behavioral incidents in TAP classroom through data-informed routines and visual supports.
- Improved front-end checkout times by optimizing staff schedules during peak hours.
- Recognized for reliable shift coverage and mentoring new staff across roles.
Certifications
CPI trained
Pec's level 1
Timeline
TAP Teacher
Vacaville Unified School District
01.2021 - 01.2026
Front End Lead
Sprouts Farmers Market
01.2021 - 01.2022
Detention Officer I
Yolo County Juvenile Hall
01.2018 - 01.2020
Server/Trainer
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
01.2010 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix