AMELIA BUCHANAN
Educator - Instructional Designer - Sketchnote Illustrator
RESUME
Professional
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Professonial Educator, 12 years
Licensed to teach PK-6, 6-8 Social Studies and 6-8 English in the State of Virginia
Work
experience
Instructional and Curriculum Designer
Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia
2021 - present
Hanover County Public Schools
2017 - 2021
As an instructional technology resource teacher, I worked as a team to infuse collaborative opportunities in my school building. I am responsible for creating professional development opportunities for my staff and other teachers within the district. I am a co-lead on our division's teacher conference and enjoy finding opportunities to inspire our students and educators through risk taking and creation!
Short Pump Middle School
2014 - 2017
In my role as teacher and department head, I work collaboratively with a variety of teachers and staff to create engaging, relevant and creative lessons for our students. I serve as the co-chair for our Student Council Association, yearbook advisor, am a member of the 2015 Reflective Puma Technology group, served on the county’s Henrico 21 scoring committee, and was the Puma assistant gymnastics coach.
Brookland Middle School
2011-2014
I served as a member of the school community as a teacher and a coach. I successfully created and implemented many successful new lessons using 21st century technology in my classroom and helped spread new technology ideas to my fellow teachers through department meetings and small professional development groups. I served as the cooperating teacher for a VCU student teacher and practicum student and participated in our student mentor program.
Charles City Middle School
2009-2011
In my first teaching position, I taught 7th and 8th grade social studies, sponsored several school clubs, including the Trumpet Club and Art Club. I served as the yearbook editor and sponsor in the 2010-2011 school year.
My Tech Toolbox
Articulate Storyline
Articulate Rise
WeVideo
Camtasia
Vyond
Adobe Photoshop
Canva
Audacity
Professional Highlights
R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence - Finalist 2020
Co-lead for the #HCPSInspire Conference
Social Studies Department Head
Globaloria Lead Teacher
Henrico 21 Award Recipient
Brookland 21 Award Recipient
Proud teacher of Student 21 Winner
Education
James Madison University
2015-2018
Masters of Educational Technology
Longwood University
2004-2008
Bachelor's of Science in Liberal Studies
President's List Fall 2008