Amanda Browning
Wilmer,AL
Summary
To continue my career in school administration focusing on instructional development Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering nine-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Davidson High School
07.2022 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Championed extracurricular activities that promoted well-rounded student development beyond academics.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
Assistant Principal
Dunbar Creative and Performing Arts Magnet School
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Revised and updated discipline procedures schoolwide,
- Developed teacher trainings to update instructional models and meet modern student needs
- Strengthened arts-incorporated curriculum via increased teacher training and partnership
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively through updated technology plans and implementation
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Assistant Principal
Cranford Burns Middle School
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted in providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional program, particularly through the COVID-19 shut down and blended learning
- Partnered with principal in personnel functions while working to develop and execute updated schedule needs to fit staffing and student learning concerns unique to that time
- Worked to ensure all students receive instructionally appropriate placement and services,
- Worked to develop and maintain a safe, learning-focused school climate to insure the growth of staff and students prior to and throughout the COVID shutdown and subsequent return to school
Instructional Specialist
Williamson High School
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Developed and monitored strategies that improve student achievement,
- Trained faculty members on integrating technology into lessons effectively, promoting digital literacy among students.
- Organized professional development workshops for faculty members to continuously improve instructional techniques.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to instructional support roles.
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with educational standards, contributing to overall teaching effectiveness.
- Assisted teachers in creating engaging lesson plans, resulting in improved student motivation and participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units for enhanced learning experiences.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for instructional support within the classrooms.
- Reviewed students assessments regularly and made recommendations for necessary interventions or modifications in instruction methods.
ARI Instructional Coach
Mobile County Public Schools
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Developed and implemented New Teacher Orientation Training
- Supported and trained on district initiatives
- Worked with school and district leadership to identify critical instructional needs and develop plans to remediate
- Provided strategic classroom coaching and follow-up based on principal requests
- Cultivated a community of adult learners who worked together to solve school-specific issues
- Developed and executed trainings for school-specific requests based on instructional needs
Teacher
Jeremiah Denton Middle School
07.2008 - 07.2014
- Established objectives and plans for learning, created activities to meet standards and objectives, established and maintained standards of student behavior, worked with parents and colleagues to help students grow and achieve
Education
Administrative Certification -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2015
MAT Secondary Education -
Springhill College
Mobile, AL05.2008
BA English -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL04.2001
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Student achievement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Student and parent relations
- School Improvement
- Staff Development
- Relationship building and networking
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Team Collaboration
- Student Engagement
References
- Dr. Valerie Johnson, Principal, Mobile Area Virtual School, 251-751-9987
- Jason Richardson, Principal, Davidson High School, 251-680-9650
- Stephanie Maddox, Hospital School Administrator, Class Act Hospital School, 251-599-5954
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Davidson High School
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Dunbar Creative and Performing Arts Magnet School
07.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Principal
Cranford Burns Middle School
07.2019 - 07.2021
Instructional Specialist
Williamson High School
07.2016 - 07.2019
ARI Instructional Coach
Mobile County Public Schools
07.2014 - 07.2016
Teacher
Jeremiah Denton Middle School
07.2008 - 07.2014
Administrative Certification -
University of South Alabama
MAT Secondary Education -
Springhill College
BA English -
University of South Alabama
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