Van Houten
Amanda Van Houten
616-901-7576 1615 Creekside Ct
amanda.n.vanhouten@gmail.com Wayland, MI 49348
Objective
To acquire a teaching position in an Early Childhood Education program or elementary school where I
can use my creative techniques and skills to teach students. My goal is to ensure that all children are
given the opportunity to receive developmentally appropriate practice and experiences to improve in
both their social and academic skills.
Education Hope College- Holland, MI
Bachelor of Arts: Comprehensive Major with an Early Childhood PK-General and Special
Education Minor. Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate with endorsements to teach Elementary
K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom) and Early Childhood PK- General
and Special Education (ZS)
Cumulative GPA: 3.52/4.00
Honors: Dean’s list 7/8 semesters
Graduation: May 2020
Classroom Experience
Student Teaching- Preschool March 2020-May 2020
Zeeland Early Childhood Center
Student Teaching- 1st-3rd Grade Montessori January 2020-March 2020
Black River Elementary School- Holland, MI
• Planned and taught lessons in all subject areas
• Managed the classroom and students during work time and transition time
• Monitored the progress of each student to differentiate and prepare future lesson plans
Teacher Assistant- 1st-3rd Grade Montessori September 2019-December 2019 Black River Elementary
School- Holland, MI
• Designed lesson plans in science, math, and social studies
• Implemented RightStart math lessons in small groups
Teacher Assistant- 4-Year-Old Preschool September 2019-December 2019
Sandyview Elementary School- Hamilton, MI
• Provided assistance for 3-year-old and 4-year-old preschool students during various
activities
• Lead recall and transitions between activities
Van Houten
Teacher Assistant- Fourth Grade English January 2019-May 2019
Sheldon Woods Elementary- Holland, MI
Teacher Assistant- 4-Year-Old Preschool February 2019-May 2019
Hope Preschool- Holland, MI
Student Observer- Montessori Preschool October 2018
Lakeside Montessori Preschool- Holland, MI
Student Participant- Play and Learn Fall 2018
Jenison Early Childhood Center- Jenison MI
Student Participant- Professional Development Training & Data Review Meeting Fall 2018/Spring 2019
Ottawa Area ISD- Holland MI
Teacher Assistant- Kindergarten September-December 2018
Woodside Elementary- Holland, MI
Teacher Assistant- Preschool Inclusion Classroom October-December 2018
Zeeland Early Childhood Center- Zeeland, MI
Teacher Assistant- K-5 Resource Room January-April 2017
Roosevelt Elementary- Zeeland, MI
Teacher Assistant- Kindergarten September-December 2016
Roosevelt Elementary- Zeeland, MI
International Experience:
Belize Mission Trip- San Antonio, Belize July 2017
• Lead a Vacation Bible School class for the children in the
community
• Supervised children after the Vacation Bible School
Jamaica May Term- Kingston, Jamaica
• Took care of and spent time with people in an infirmary
• Visited the Jamaica Deaf Village CCCD (Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf) and
interacted with children and adults using sign language
Van Houten
Work Experience:
First Grade Teacher Fall 2020-Present
Calvin Christian School- South Holland, IL
• Created and taught lessons aligned with the priority standards for Illinois
• Helped students grow in their faith to discover their place in God’s kingdom and boldy serve Him
• Worked as a Hybrid learning teacher with both remote and on-campus students
• Communicated with families and other staff to ensure each student received the support needed
• Planned and set up events as a member of the executive board
Childcare Staff Fall 2015- Present
Jenison Christian Childcare- Hudsonville, MI
• Supervised and monitored the safety of children ages 2 1⁄2 to 13
• Mastered the ProCare online system for ensuring correct check-in and check-out information
• Followed procedures for safe food preparation for meal times and snacks for the children
Cashier Revive Resale Fall 2012-Spring 2013
College Leadership and Involvement:
Sigma Iota Beta Sorority Member February 2017-April 2020
• Attended and organized events involving community and service
• Fundraised for various organizations such as Walk for Wishes, Relay for life, and Miracle League
Dance Marathon March 2017-March 2020 Sigma Iota Beta Team Member
• Encouraged dancers and participated during the 24-hour fundraiser
• Helped create the banner that represented our team’s miracle child
