AMALEA PETERS
CONTACT
847.702.3449
amaleapeters@gmail.com
1943 W. Winnemac Ave
Apt. 3
Chicago, IL 60640
CERTIFICATIONS
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Professional Educator License
Social Science (6-8); History, Geography,
Political Science (9-12)
STATE OF KANSAS
Professional Teacher License
History, Government, Social Studies (6-12)
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
ESL/ELL Concentration
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS | Expected: December
2017
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY
Minor: Secondary Education
University of Illinois
Urbana, IL | May 2014
AWARDS
KANSAS HORIZON AWARD FOR
OUTSTANDING NEW TEACHERS
Kansas State Board of Education | 2016
OVERVIEW
Social Studies teacher who excels in cultivating and maintaining
positive and productive relationships with all educational
constituencies including parents, students, administrators, and the
community.
A tech-based instructor who designed curriculum lessons for a
blended classroom learning environment using a variety of
technology tools
Skilled practitioner who continues to expand knowledge of current
best practices through professional development and builds a
network of diverse colleagues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER | New Trier High School
August 2017 Present | Northfield, IL
Instructs 9th grade College Prep World History
Utilizes collaborative and student-centered curriculum to promote
critical thinking skills and student agency
Collaborates with academic cohorts to design curriculum units that
enhance student learning and standards achievement
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER | Clay Center Community Middle
School
August 2014 May 2017 | Clay Center, KS
Instructed 6th grade Ancient World History, 7th grade US History,
and a multi-grade level Current Events course
Designed curriculum for a flipped unit to enhance student
engagement and to improve student critical thinking skills
Participated with grade level professional development
communities to analyze student data, streamline curriculum, and
propose new ideas to enhance student learning
STUDENT TEACHER | Buffalo Grove High School
January 2014 - May 2014 | Buffalo Grove, IL
Instructed 11th grade US History and 9th grade Human Geography
Implemented an interdisciplinary unit for Human Geography to
provide students with multiple critical thinking opportunities
Created and revamped lessons to offer students more creative
formative and summative assessments.
 AMALEA PETERS
26 Steeplechase Drive
847.702.3449 amaleapeters@gmail.com Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047

PROFESSIONAL
RELATED EXPERIENCE
AFFILIATIONS

PRESENTER | MACE Conference
Illinois Educators Association March 2017 | Manhattan, KS

2017- Present Presented on the utilization and implementation of the Google Apps
Kansas Exemplary Educators for Education in the classroom
Network Discussed how to facilitate and adapt curriculum for a flipped
2016 - Present classroom environment

National Council of the Social

Studies TEEN LEADERSHIP COORDINATOR | YMCA Camp Pinewood
June 2014 August 2014 | Twin Lake, MI
2014 Present
Facilitated the Counselor-in-Training and Leader-in-Training
PROFESSIONAL programs for campers ages 16-18 years
REFERENCES Focused the program on independent thinking and becoming
responsible adults
Ms. Michael Christensen
Social Studies Department Chair SENIOR CAMP COUNSELOR | YMCA Camp Pinewood
New Trier High School June 2010 - August 2013 | Twin Lake, MI
P: 847.784.6770 Instructed campers, ages 7-16, in various land, water and team
E: christem@newtrier.k12.il.us building activities

COACHING & EXTRACURRICULARS

Mr. Dean Pinos
Social Studies Department Coordinator
New Trier High School
P: 847.784.7570
E: pinosd@newtrier.k12.il.us
HEAD TRACK COACH, Clay Center Community Middle School
February 2015 May 2017 | Clay Center, KS
Focused on High Jump, Relays, and Sprinting Events
Coached and trained the Conference (NCKL) record-setter in 7th
Grade Girls High Jump

Mr. Keith Hoffman CLUB CCCMS, Clay Center Community Middle School
Principal September 2014 May 2017 | Clay Center, KS
Clay Center Community Middle School Designed the Drama portion of CLUB CCCMS which puts on one
P: 785.632.3232 performance a year

E: keithhoffman@usd379.org Facilitates one section of the Arts program of CLUB CCCMS

ASSISTANT SOCCER COACH, Buffalo Grove High School

Ms. Jaclyn Pfizenmaier
March 2014 May 2014 | Buffalo Grove, IL
Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator
Assistant coach for the Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Team
USD 379
Designed practice drills, organized scrimmages, and assisted in
P: 785.632.3176
creating game plans
E: jaclynpfizenmaier@usd379.org