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Posted on: 2007-02-15

Amanda E. Knittel 2403 Devonshire Dr. Rockford, Illinois 61107 (815) 262-7776 [email protected] ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬________________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVE To obtain an intellectually challenging position within business or government agency EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, May 2007 Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. Minor: Women’s Studies RELATED COURSEWORK Qualitative Research Methods Growing Up Female Families and Social Change Quantitative Research Methods COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint HyperResearch WORK EXPERIENCE OSCAR Assistant Teacher, 2006-Present Sycamore School District #427, Sycamore IL • Perform basic teaching and supervision of children enrolled in the OSCAR before and after school care program • Prepare breakfast and afternoon snack for children • Tutor students ages K-5 with their homework • Engage students in educational activities and games Customer Service Associate, 2005-2006 Circuit City, Rockford IL • Resolved customer complaints and conflicts • Handled returns, price adjustments, and complete basic administrative functions • Completed end of night close out, safe count, and complete end of day bank deposit Assistant Manager, 2004-2005 Mangos Custard and Smoothie Bar, DeKalb, IL. • Made administrative decisions when the owner was not present • Supervised five employees in food preparation and service • Performed opening and closing duties following proper procedures ACTIVITIES Sigma Alpha Iota Professional Women’s Music Fraternity: 2002-Present Vice President of Membership 2003-2005 Social Chair 2002 Organized Women’s Composers recital along with the NIU Women’s Studies Program 2006,2007 Member, NIU Women’s Alliance: 2006-Present Help in the organization and planning of seminars and activities Leader and Member, Girls Scouts of America: 1988-present Completed Program Aid and Counselor in Training Rock River Valley Council Board of Directors NIU Wind Symphony- 2001-2005 NIU Wind Ensemble- 2004-2005 AWARDS 2005 Sigma Alpha Iota Sword of Honor Recipient 2006 Sigma Alpha Iota Collegiate Honor Award Recipient