AMANDA ARCEO

• Lead all academic and operational efforts for a comprehensive PreK–8 school, including ECE, elementary, and middle school programs.
• Elevated school performance from bottom 3 to number one ranked elementary and middle school in the district within two years through strategic leadership and instructional coherence.
• Achieved the only 5-star rated PreK program in the district, setting the benchmark for early childhood education in the region.
• Oversee and manage full site-based budget, ensuring responsible financial stewardship aligned to school improvement goals.
• Secure donors and local partnerships to expand enrichment, arts, and athletic programming beyond district allocations.
• Align curriculum, instruction, and assessment across grade bands, leading professional learning tied to data and standards.
• Manage all site-based personnel matters including hiring, evaluations, and conflict resolution for certified and classified staff.
• Sustain and grow athletic and extracurricular opportunities, ensuring equitable access and robust student participation.

Drove remote collaboration using Zoom, Google Suite, and LMS tools to keep teams connected and on track in asynchronous environments.Led cross-district instructional initiatives in a rural setting, managing professional development, curriculum alignment, and systems coherence for over 500 educators.

• Orchestrated rapid professional learning during the COVID-19 shift to remote instruction, onboarding teachers to Canvas LMS and essential digital tools.
• Designed and executed implementation plans for newly adopted curricula, enhancing instructional consistency and data use across 12+ school sites.
• Partnered with curriculum and technology teams to streamline teacher access to digital instructional resources and lesson planning workflows.
• Coached educators on effective integration of virtual platforms to support student engagement, assessment, and instructional delivery.
• Facilitated data-driven instructional leadership meetings with school administrators to refine remote learning practices and maintain academic continuity.
• Developed training frameworks and evaluation tools that increased instructional readiness and reduced teacher onboarding time by 30%.
• Supported distributed teams through collaborative digital platforms including Zoom, Google Workspace, and Canvas, fostering alignment and accountability in asynchronous environments.

• Directed K-6 school operations and staff development.
• Implemented safety and academic programs, earning Gold Safety Awards.
• Maintained high parent satisfaction and increased enrollment.

• Supported special education and instructional planning in a virtual environment.
• Led staff evaluations and compliance monitoring.

• Secured state and private accreditation.
• Introduced dual-language immersion and classical education.
• Led grant-funded STEM and garden projects, including NASA partnership.

• Taught biology, history, and Spanish to high school students.
• Contributed to student clubs and curriculum design.