Amanda Burnett

Amanda Burnett has a diverse background in special education teaching. Amanda started their career as a Special Education Teacher in Spectrum Center Schools and Programs in 2009, where they supervised support staff and introduced Direct Instruction curriculum for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Amanda then moved to Beaverton School District in 2010, where they taught a self-contained special education program for students with developmental disabilities, communication disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. During this time, they also supervised and trained instructional assistants and implemented various curricula. In 2012, Amanda worked as an Autism Coach in Gresham-Barlow School District 10J, providing services and resources for students on the Autism Spectrum and training support staff on strategies. Amanda returned to Beaverton School District in 2013 as a Special Education Teacher, teaching students in specialized special education programs. Currently, they work as a Special Education Transition Teacher, teaching students ages 18 to 21 in a community-based program with a focus on pre-vocational and vocational skills. Throughout their career, Amanda has demonstrated strong leadership and training skills by managing and training support staff in various settings.

Amanda Burnett pursued their Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from The College of Wooster between 2001 and 2005. Later, from 2007 to 2009, they attended the University of Oregon, where they obtained their Master of Science degree in Special Education and Teaching.