Willamette University

Candidates

Amanda Schieber

Master of Arts in Teaching

Amanda Schieber

Authorizations

Middle School Education, High School Education

Endorsements

Biology, Multiple Subjects

Endorsements (pending)

Middle School Science

Teaching Strengths

  • Content knowledge
  • Differentiated lesson planning
  • Technology
  • Cultural competence
  • Working with ESOL students
  • Relationship building
  • Proficiency based grading

Education

  • Willamette University, BA (biology)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

I am researching the ways in which students view their teachers, what causes them to develop those views, and how those views may be changed or modified by the teacher.

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Gladstone High School, Gladstone, Ore.

Practicum

  • W.I. Kraxberger Middle School, Gladstone Ore.

Other Experience

  • Tutor for Willamette University’s TIUA program: tutoring Japanese exchange students in English classes
  • English teacher: Japan, grades 1-9 (2 years)

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisor

  • Jill Merola, Gladstone High School, Gladstone, Ore.

Practicum Supervisor

  • Celeste Kimbrough, W.I. Kraxberger Middle School, Gladstone, Ore.

University Supervisor