Amber Bounelis
Parkville,MD
Summary
Education is a fundamental human right. Teachers are responsible for educating the next generation to be effective global citizens. I will ensure each student reaches their potential by providing appropriate supports and tools, encouraging with empathy, and displaying passion for Social Studies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher Intern
Baltimore County Public Schools
Fall: Franklin High; Spring: Nottingham Middle
08.2024 - Current
- Promote positive and productive learning environment enforcing classroom norms and school and district rules
- Create lesson plans that align with curriculum and applicable standards to meet academic needs for diverse learners, including accomodations and modifications
- Implement lesson plans while adapting teaching methods to meet different learning types, including real-time pivoting when needed
- Increasing educational expertise and knowledge by participating in professional development workshops, department meetings, and grade-level meetings
- Implement with collaborative teacher the best practices in delivering instruction, classroom management, and building rapport and relationships with students
- Provide timely and usable positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to students on learning activities and assessments
Corporate Counsel
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
Columbia, MD
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided advice and counsel regarding contract drafting and management
- Responsible for implementation, enforcement, and training of contract lifecycle management process consistent with National Contract Management Association standards
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a wide variety of service agreements and supporting documents
- Represent company in negotiations, including contract enforcement disputes
- Developed and presented training of contract terms and template reviews for internal audiences
Contracts Manager
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
Columbia, MD
11.2016 - 02.2020
- Oversaw and performed the entire contract lifecycle management process, including but not limited to drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, and auditing
- Provided recommendations, training, and risk analysis on contract terms to finance and business teams for risk management and mitigation
- Led negotiations of contracts with both internal and external parties as sole representative of legal department
Contracts Administrator
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
Columbia, MD
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Reviewed contracts, documents, and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with internal policies, federal and state laws, including healthcare laws and policies
- Proposed edits and redlined client agreements to incorporate company's preferred terms and conditions
- Provided risk analysis, recommendations, and interpretations for company stakeholders to consider
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Towson University, College of Education
Towson, MD05.2025
J.D. - Certificate in Intercultural Human Rights
St. Thomas University School of Law
Miami Gardens, FL05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Political Science; International Relations Minor
Towson University, School of Liberal Arts
Towson, MD05.2010
Associate of Arts - Transfer Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD05.2008
Certification
- Maryland Department of Education Teacher License (expected summer 2025)
- State of Florida Bar (voluntary inactive)
- District of Columbia Bar (voluntary inactive)
Timeline
Student Teacher Intern
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Corporate Counsel
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
03.2020 - 07.2022
Contracts Manager
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
11.2016 - 02.2020
Contracts Administrator
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
09.2015 - 10.2016
Master of Arts - Teaching
Towson University, College of Education
J.D. - Certificate in Intercultural Human Rights
St. Thomas University School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Political Science; International Relations Minor
Towson University, School of Liberal Arts
Associate of Arts - Transfer Studies
Anne Arundel Community College