Amanda B. Huggins
anutt@ou.edu
Professional Objective
To gain a teaching position that will empower me to provide children with
a nurturing environment in which
they can grow, develop, and be excited about learning.
Professional Studies
· University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with
Special Distinction- July 2003
Cumulative GPA: 3.90 Major
GPA: 4.00
· President’s Honor Roll
· Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Scholarship
Award
· College of Education Undergraduate Scholarship in Honor
of Linda and Bill Rodgers
· College of Education Undergraduate Lila Merle Welch
Memorial Scholarship
· Oklahoma General Education Test score: 293
· Oklahoma Subject Area Test for Early Childhood score:
283
· Certification: Early Childhood Education, PreK-3, December
2003
Professional Experience
2003
OUr Children's World Learning Center
Norman, OK
Substitute Teacher
· Organize and manage the childcare classroom in the
absence of the regular teacher.
· Nurture and encourage the development of children in
my care.
· Work to better the working environment through facility
and staff relations improvements.
2001-2002 Ben and
Karin Schutjer
Norman, OK
Nanny
· Provided daily care and nurturing for infant
· Planned developmentally appropriate activities
to enhance emerging skills.
2000-2001 New Frontier
Community Church
Norman, OK
Volunteer Nursery Coordinator
· Organized weekly volunteer scheduling.
· Enhanced usability and quality of environment.
· Directed regular training seminars for volunteers.
1998-1999 Norman
Regional Hospital
Norman, OK
Newborn Baby Nursery Volunteer
· Increased efficiency of newborn picture taking
procedures.
· Assisted nursing staff in care of newborns.
1997-1998 St. James
United Methodist Church
Tulsa, OK
Childcare Specialist
· Created a loving and nurturing environment that
parents felt comfortable leaving their children in during
church functions.
Professional Organizations
· Golden Key National Honor Society
· National Association for the Education of Young
Children
· National Education Association
Classroom Experience
· Transition, Kennedy Elementary School, Norman,
OK, Spring 2003
· Third Grade, Lakeview Elementary School, Norman,
OK, Fall 2002
· Early Childhood Program, Baby Steps Early Head
Start Center, Norman, OK, Summer 2002
· Preschool (Ages 2-5), Institute for Child Development,
Norman, OK, Fall 2001 & Spring 2002
· Kindergarten, Hillcrest Elementary School, Oklahoma
City, OK, Fall 2001
Strengths
| · Diligent |
· Hard-working |
· Goal oriented |
· Responsible |
| · Efficient |
· Trustworthy |
· Nurturing |
· Organized |
| · Creative |
· Love Children |
· Energetic |
· Motivated
|
References available upon request.