Amanda Meyer

Northern Illinois University

Certificate Coursework | August 2024

CATIS Preparation Coursework: Core Domains of the Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for People with Visual Impairments

Florida State University

M.Ed. in Special Education, Emphasis in Visual Disabilities | July 2021

Tallahassee, FL | Summa Cum Laude

University of South Florida – Sarasota-Manatee

B.A. in Elementary Education | December 2009

Sarasota, FL | Summa Cum Laude

Florida

• Visually Impaired, K–12
• Elementary Education, K–6
• English for Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement
• 2014–2029

Georgia

• Special Education Visual Impairment, Pre-K–12
• Elementary Education, P–5
• ESOL Endorsement
• 2025–2030

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments

Muscogee County School District | September 2025–May 2026

• Provided direct and consultative services to students with visual impairments, including instruction in assistive technology, compensatory access skills, sensory efficiency, and Expanded Core Curriculum areas.
• Conducted Functional Vision and Learning Media Assessments and used results to guide IEP development, instructional planning, accommodations, service recommendations, and collaborative team decision-making.
• Provided training to staff on assistive technology, including braille displays, screen readers, screen magnification, and low vision devices while promoting best practices aligned with the Expanded Core Curriculum.
• Built positive relationships with families to promote academic growth, resource sharing, and Expanded Core Curriculum development.
• Mentored participants in the TVI endorsement RESA program by facilitating observations, demonstrating instructional braille lessons, sharing braille resources, and providing guidance on professional opportunities within the field of visual impairments.

Assistive Technology Teaching Practicum Student

Colorado Springs, CO / Remote | February 2025–Present

• Provide remote instruction in JAWS screen reader skills to adults participating in vocational rehabilitation programs.
• Teach individualized assistive technology skills related to digital access, keyboard navigation, email management, document access, independence, employment readiness, and vocational participation.
• Collaborate with assistive technology trainers and multidisciplinary team members to support client-specific access goals and instructional progress.

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, Pre-K–12

Manatee County School District | Bradenton, FL | August 2021–September 2025

• Participated in FIMC-VI technology training to strengthen knowledge of assistive technology integration and instructional access for students with visual impairments.
• Delivered district-level training on assistive technology and ADA Title II digital accessibility requirements to increase staff awareness of accessible educational practices.
• Partnered with families to promote academic progress, resource access, and Expanded Core Curriculum development across educational and community environments.
• Collaborated with fellow Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments to create a county-wide informational brochure highlighting the role of the TVI and the supports provided to students, staff, and families.
• Worked collaboratively with SLPs, OTs, PTs, classroom teachers, and educational team members to develop individualized, access-focused IEPs for students with visual impairments.

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments

Seminole County Public Schools | Sanford, FL | February 2021–July 2021

• Helped restore continuity of vision services by addressing instructional, material-access, and service-delivery gaps that occurred during the absence of a full-time TVI.
• Delivered direct vision services within the general education classroom to support access to instruction, use of accommodations, and participation in daily learning activities.
• Collaborated with classroom teachers to coordinate service delivery, align TVI support with classroom instruction, and ensure consistent access to materials and accommodations.
• Designed and implemented instruction for students using braille, print, auditory, and tactile learning media, including students who were dual media learners. Provided UEB and Nemeth Code instruction to support literacy, mathematics, tactile graphics, and classroom participation.

Job Coach and Summer Camp Leader, Transition Program

Lighthouse of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | June 2019–December 2020

• Supported transition-aged students with visual impairments during community-based work experiences to build job-readiness, workplace participation, independence, and self-advocacy skills.
• Designed and taught remote group instruction for transition students on creating YouTube videos, integrating digital literacy, planning, communication, accessibility, and technology skills.
• Facilitated opportunities for students to strengthen career awareness, workplace behavior, problem-solving, and independence within real-world and virtual learning environments.

Paraprofessional, Visually Impaired Assistant

Seminole County Public Schools | Longwood, FL | August 2018–January 2021

• Provided individualized support to a student with no light perception by implementing accommodations, a behavior system, compensatory access skills, and mobility routines.
• Collaborated with Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, orientation and mobility staff, and school staff to promote access and meaningful participation across the school setting.

ESE Paraprofessional, 4th/5th Grade Classroom

Sarasota County School District | Sarasota, FL | 2017–2018

• Provided academic, behavioral, and functional support to 4th/5th grade students with disabilities in an ESE classroom setting.
• Assisted with accommodations, instructional activities, classroom routines, and IEP-related supports to promote student access, participation, and independence.

Elementary Education Teacher

Manatee County School District | Bradenton, FL | 2010–2016

• Supported staff with the implementation of a new math curriculum by sharing instructional strategies, modeling resources, and promoting consistent grade-level practices.
• Coordinated volunteers and logistics for a school-based holiday event, fostering family engagement and positive school-community relationships.
• Delivered differentiated elementary instruction, monitored student progress, and adjusted lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Braille Challenge Volunteer

2021, 2022, and 2023

• Assisted with Braille Challenge event activities, including booth support, student check-in/navigation, and competition-related procedures.
• Supported students with visual impairments in accessing event activities and participating in a positive, organized, and student-centered environment.
• Collaborated with event staff, volunteers, families, and professionals to promote accessible participation and community engagement within the field of visual impairment.

CATIS Study Group

Virtual Professional Learning Group | Spring 2025–Present

• Participate in a virtual professional learning group focused on preparation for the Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for People with Visual Impairments exam and ACVREP core competencies.
• Created web-based flashcards to support review of CATIS domains, assistive technology concepts, accessibility practices, and certification-related knowledge.
• Researched current, emerging, and outdated assistive technologies used by individuals with visual impairments to strengthen professional knowledge and exam preparation.
• Engage in collaborative discussion and independent study related to assistive technology assessment, instruction, accessibility, implementation, and vocational/educational access.