Amanda Ballentine
Eagle,CO
Summary
Experienced bilingual and biliterate classroom teacher committed to the achievement of excellence for all students. Results proven leader and team player executing regular Professional Learning Communities and continual professional development. Highly qualified and experienced Dual Language (Spanish) and English language development teacher, who has worked in international and IB school settings. Extensive use of data to drive instruction and a multi-tiered system of supports to layer interventions (social/emotional, behavioral, academic and language interventions ) at all grade levels (Kinder through12th grade) of instruction from classroom to Tier3+.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Roaring Fork School District
07.2023 - Current
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively through the Conscious Discipline framework and Restorative Justice model
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Facilitated quarterly data check-ins to evaluate teacher-directed goals, and student outcomes
- Lead bi-weekly coaching sessions with 20 teachers to co-draft action steps and improve student performance
- Scheduled, prepared and facilitated ACCESS language testing
- Lead our Special Education department in integrating research-based interventions and data focused evaluations
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content and build out annual Strategic Plan.
Special Education Lead Teacher, Instructional Leadership Team Member
Red Hill Elementary School, Eagle County School District
08.2022 - Current
- Responsively planned whole-school professional learning communities for school and teacher needs
- Supervised instructional coaching of a team of 10 teachers, special service providers in the special education department and relevant support staff
- MTSS team member; collaborated with intervention specialists to determine needs and levels of supports along the Response to Intervention process
- Worked closely with building level principal and relevant district level staff to roll out new Standards Based Grading and approaches to equitable grading practices
- Facilitated district level Priority Standards Professional Development with all 2nd grade teachers in Eagle County schools
- Supported teachers and staff creating Parent Resource and Outreach materials for Spanish-speaking families
Special Education Lead Teacher
Gypsum Elementary School, Eagle County Schools
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided special education services inside the general education, dual-language classroom setting
- Collaborated with teachers to create differentiated lessons with accommodations for students with IEPs
- Member of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports team
- Supervised paraprofessionals to deliver IEP goal-related services
- Managed a special education caseload and taught 5th grade during Covid pandemic with online learners
- Reviewed and participated in Curriculum Review Team to select new English Language Arts/Spanish Language Arts on the Universal Instruction Spanish-language Team
Multilingual Education Coordinator
Antigua International School
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Responsible for assessment and placement of English language and Spanish language learners
- Developed quality intervention programs based on individual student need and placement
- Provided sheltered support based on SIOP model for students at various levels of language acquisition
- Developed curriculum continuum for language learners
- Participated in NEASC recertification for school campus
- Collaborated with teachers from K-12th grade to provide quality classroom, scaffolded instruction for all learners
Special Education Teacher-Significant Support Needs Program
Eagle Valley Elementary School, an IB World School
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with general education teachers to create cohesive curriculum for students on modified curriculum
- Worked collaboratively with special service providers and teachers to provide full service and inclusion for students with significant developmental, cognitive and learning disabilities
- Managed a team of four para-support professionals to provide ongoing academic instruction and consistent behavior management
- Administered CoAlt to cognitively qualified students
Fourth Grade Teacher
Eagle Valley Elementary School, an IB World School
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Developed unit materials to align to the International Baccalaureate Program and Common Core Standards
- Member of Parent-Teacher Association
- Differentiated classroom instruction in a dual-language setting for English speakers and native Spanish speakers
- Used relevant data from state and local assessments to drive instruction
- Collaborated with team members in data teams to achieve highest proficiency for all students
- Administered PARCC examination in Spring2016,2017
First Grade Teacher
Eagle County Schools, Avon Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Developed classroom curriculum, aligned to Common Core National Standards for grade specific content
- Created engaging lessons that scaffolded learners’ abilities in a Dual Language Program (English/Spanish)
- Used relevant data from state and local assessments to drive instruction
- Created units of study for district-wide curriculum implementation
- Participant, RtI Effectiveness Model for ELL’s (REME) Research grant through CU-Boulder
- 2012 Blue Ribbon School Winner
Education
Interdisciplinary Education Specialist (EdS) - Educational Leadership and Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO08.2022
REDE Masters Program - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and Special Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO12.2016
Teacher Certification and Preparation Program - undefined
Western State Colorado University
Gunnison, CO05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language and Literature
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2008
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
- Restorative practices
- Special Education (IDEA) Compliance and Implementation
- Classroom management
- Teacher coaching
- Dual Language
- Spanish language biliterate/bilingual
Additional Experience & Interests
- Student Teacher Candidate Mentor, Colorado Mountain College, 2017-2018
- District Advisory Committee member, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Member DKG, National Society for Key Women Educators, Inducted Fall 2014
- Volunteer, Eagle Literacy Project, Eagle, CO, Spring 2011
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Roaring Fork School District
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Lead Teacher, Instructional Leadership Team Member
Red Hill Elementary School, Eagle County School District
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Lead Teacher
Gypsum Elementary School, Eagle County Schools
08.2020 - 05.2022
Multilingual Education Coordinator
Antigua International School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher-Significant Support Needs Program
Eagle Valley Elementary School, an IB World School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Fourth Grade Teacher
Eagle Valley Elementary School, an IB World School
08.2015 - 05.2018
First Grade Teacher
Eagle County Schools, Avon Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2015
REDE Masters Program - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and Special Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Teacher Certification and Preparation Program - undefined
Western State Colorado University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language and Literature
University of Colorado at Boulder
Interdisciplinary Education Specialist (EdS) - Educational Leadership and Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
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