Amanda Bentley
Placentia,CA
Summary
Results-oriented educational leader with proven experience, including employee performance management, navigating complex interpersonal relationships, contract interpretation, and effective collaboration with classified and certificated unions. Eager to leverage transferable leadership skills to contribute to a positive and productive work environment. Have demonstrated positive impact by implementing efficient administrative systems and fostering an environment conducive to learning and professional growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Hillcrest High School
Riverside
01.2022 - Current
- Manage Community Relations
- Supervise Personnel
- Facilitate Professional Development and Collaboration
- Lead the Site Leadership Team
- Conduct Certificated and Classified Evaluations
- Oversee Site Budgets and Purchasing
- Oversee the Instructional Program
- Develop the Master Schedule/Student Scheduling
- Implement the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
- Manage MTSS & PBIS: Plan Development & Implementation
- Engage in Data Collection & Analysis with All Partners
Assistant Principal, Instruction and Operations
Fullerton Union High School
Fullerton
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Manage site budgets and purchasing.
- Oversee instructional programs (Ag Science Academy, BEAST, Speech and Debate, ROP, Science, and English).
- Collaborate with counselors on student scheduling.
- Manage plant operations, including construction and maintenance.
- Facilitate School Site Council meetings and develop the SPSA.
Assistant Principal
Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, California
10.2012 - 06.2020
- Created the master schedule (115 teachers, ~2850 students).
- Oversaw 504 process and meetings.
- Planned and facilitated AP/IB testing.
- Implemented new programs (AVID, Intervention, IB CP).
- Ensured CIF policy implementation and athlete eligibility.
- Served as site representative for modernization/construction.
- Oversaw emergency plans, site technology, grounds, and facility repairs.
- Coordinated CAASPP testing (700+ students).
- Managed student discipline, attended SARB meetings, and addressed absenteeism.
- Mentored teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Collaborated with district on curriculum development.
- Observed teachers to track professional abilities and identify areas for growth.
Administrative Athletic Director
Fontana High School
Fontana
07.2010 - 10.2012
- Managed game scheduling, officials, and transportation.
- Oversaw athletic facilities, coordinating maintenance and repairs.
- Ordered athletic equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
- Supervised, disciplined, and evaluated coaches, assistants, and trainers.
- Managed athlete discipline, grades, and tutoring.
- Attended required CIF, CBAADA, and CBL meetings and completed paperwork.
- Ensured athletic program, athlete, and coach compliance.
- Planned 9th Grade Summer Bridge and co-planned Summer School (2012).
- Maintained and condensed the school disaster plan (2012).
Teacher-English
Montclair High School
Montclair
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Taught 9th/10th Grade English, English Support, and Structured English Instruction.
- Employed varied teaching methods (lectures, discussions, collaboration, demonstrations).
- Communicated regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress.
- Served on a WASC committee for the school's reflective study.
Teacher-English/Girls Head Varsity Basketball Coach
Southwest High School
San Diego
11.2005 - 06.2008
- Taught various English courses (9th/10th Grade, Support, Career Choices, Structured Instruction, Accelerated/GATE, Fundamentals).
- Used varied teaching methods (lectures, discussions, collaboration, demonstrations).
- Communicated regularly with parents/guardians.
- Held various co-curricular positions (Varsity Head Basketball Coach, Link Crew Coordinator, Co-Freshman Class Advisor, Lead 9th Grade English Teacher, English Department Chair, WASC Committee Member.
Education
EDD - P-12 Leadership
California State University, Fullerton
05.2021
Masters of Educational Administration - Administrative Credential
Alliant International University
San Diego, California05.2010
Masters of Education - Single Subject Teaching Credential, English
Alliant International University
San Diego, California06.2007
Bachelors of Arts Degree - English
University of California, Santa Barbara
06.2001
Skills
- Student and parent relations
- Teaching and learning assessments
- Strategic leadership
- School culture
- Faculty training and development
- Staff and educator guidance
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Principal
Hillcrest High School
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal, Instruction and Operations
Fullerton Union High School
07.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Principal
Trabuco Hills High School
10.2012 - 06.2020
Administrative Athletic Director
Fontana High School
07.2010 - 10.2012
Teacher-English
Montclair High School
08.2008 - 06.2010
Teacher-English/Girls Head Varsity Basketball Coach
Southwest High School
11.2005 - 06.2008
EDD - P-12 Leadership
California State University, Fullerton
Masters of Educational Administration - Administrative Credential
Alliant International University
Masters of Education - Single Subject Teaching Credential, English
Alliant International University
Bachelors of Arts Degree - English
University of California, Santa Barbara