Amanda Beer
Aviston,IL
Summary
To fulfill the principal position of Aviston Elementary, where I can apply my educational leadership experience to guide staff and students, as I enhance the school's high level of academic achievement and community involvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PreK-8 Principal
Damiansville Elementary
Damiansville, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Currently full-time principal leading Prek-8 school district
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
- Conducted annual teacher evaluation cycles, including pre-conferences, formal observations, informal walk-throughs, post-conferences, and growth plans grounded in professional standards.
- Launched multiple professional development initiatives focused on instructional coaching, best practices, assessment literacy, and instructional design. Coordinated professional development workshops for teaching staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal laws related to education programs, student rights and safety regulations.
- Cultivated a strong school identity through Cougar Crew, cultural events, reward systems, and SEL programming.
- Designed and led schoolwide traditions such as Family Fridays, SEL Nights, Respect Week, wellness initiatives, reading incentives, holiday events, and character education campaigns.
- Strengthened PBIS/behavior systems to reduce disruptions and increase positive recognition.
- Worked closely with the superintendent and school board to align building goals with the district's vision, improvement plans, and long-term priorities.
- Prepared and presented monthly board reports, data updates, improvement metrics, and strategic recommendations.
- Managed daily school operations including discipline, attendance, schedules, facilities, transportation, and crisis procedures.
- Ensured compliance with Illinois School Code, IDEA, IEP processes, mandated reporting, safety protocols, and state assessments.
- Led DGS to back-to-back Exemplary School Status (top 10% of Illinois schools)
Co-Athletic Director
Aviston Elementary
Aviston, IL
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Promoted effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability and being courteous
- Managed all travel and transportation arrangements
- Placed orders for sporting goods equipment and maintained accurate records on equipment inventory
- Managed sport schedules, officials, and day to day planning of sporting events
- Observed culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff
- Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports programs
AEA Union President
Aviston Elem. Association
Aviston, IL
07.2018 - 05.2023
- Oversee and organize union meetings and maintain a nurturing atmosphere among members
- Provided organizational leadership to over 20 professionals
- Maintained positive relationships with school board members and administration through contract negotiations
- Collaborate and support professionals though COVID-19 distress
Grade 5 Instructor
Aviston Elementary
Aviston, IL
08.2016 - 05.2023
- Full-time teacher instructing in English Language Arts and Science.
- Created and funded a welcoming learning environment, conducive for all student learning styles, by incorporating flexible seating
- Incorporated daily technology into the classroom to maximize student progress and understanding of course material
- Daily lessons foster a positive, student-centered classroom environment by encouraging opinion sharing through Whole Brain teaching
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, guardians, and teaching staff
- Maintained school + classroom-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods
- Developed and lead school wide student and teacher collaboration teams to strengthen school community, foster student relationships and build student confidence through character education school squads
Grade 1 Instructor
Aviston Elementary
Aviston, IL
08.2012 - 07.2016
- Fostered student, parent, and guardian relationships to strive in educating the whole child
- Instructed students in all core subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character education
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges
- Created and implemented a checklist of skills progress report based on Illinois Learning Standards
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions through the use of Whole Brain Teaching
Special Education Instructor
Aviston Elementary
Aviston, IL
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Designed and lead a small group RTI program
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical, and social development
- Wrote, presented, and carried out goals for Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and conferences
- Facilitated and organized IEP meetings
- Collaborated as a team with students, parents, guardians, staff, teachers, and administrators to promote student success
Education
Specialist in Education (EdS) Superintendency Licensure -
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL05-2026
Master of Arts - Education
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO2008
Qualities
- A desire to carry out a role as an educational leader implementing and sharing the latest educational initiatives and practices with faculty, staff, students, and community members.
- Eagerness to build a bond of trust and relationships with adults and students, which leads to highly affective team building and success to meet school, district, and classroom goals.
- Skilled and knowledgeable in using many technology platforms utilized at the elementary level, including: Google for Education, Renaissance (STAR testing, Accelerated Reader), IXL, IReady, FastBridge, Easy CBM, Canva, Freckle, TeacherEase, etc.
Illinois Certification
- EdS Superintendent Licensure (Expected May 2026)
- Type 75 Principal
- Elementary Teaching (K-9)
- Special Teaching Certificate (LBS1)
- Language Arts Middle School Endorsement
- Social Science Middle School Endorsement
Leadership Experience
Citizens for Aviston President (March 2025-Present)
YMCA Grade 3 Volleyball Coach (Sept. 2025-Present)
Whole Brain Teaching and Educational Technology: Professional Development Provider (2018-2023)
Student of the Month Program Leader (2016- 2022)
Eagle Squad Creator + Leader (2023- 2023)
Active Committee Member (2009-2023)
- Technology Committee
- School Handbook Committee
- RTI Committee
Fitness Instructor: Moonbird Yoga (2019-Present)
Head / Assistant Volleyball Coach (2009-2019)
Girls on the Run Head Coach (2013-2019)
Additional Teaching Experience
- Shiloh Elementary
- O'Fallon District 90
Timeline
PreK-8 Principal
Damiansville Elementary
06.2023 - Current
Co-Athletic Director
Aviston Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2023
AEA Union President
Aviston Elem. Association
07.2018 - 05.2023
Grade 5 Instructor
Aviston Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2023
Grade 1 Instructor
Aviston Elementary
08.2012 - 07.2016
Special Education Instructor
Aviston Elementary
08.2010 - 07.2012
Master of Arts - Education
McKendree University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southeast Missouri State University
Specialist in Education (EdS) Superintendency Licensure -
McKendree University