Amanda Chandrashekhar
Vice Principal
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Results-driven and innovative Assistant Principal with over seven years of experience in instructional leadership, teacher development, and student achievement. Proven success in strengthening school culture, improving student engagement, and increasing academic performance through data-driven decision making, strategic planning, and targeted interventions. Skilled in supervising and coaching educators, implementing effective discipline systems, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal standards. Experienced in financial and resource management, faculty collaboration, and building strong relationships with diverse students, families, and staff. Holds a Master’s degree in Higher Educational Leadership and a Bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Education. Committed to high-expectation learning environments that support critical thinking, college and career readiness, and long-term student success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice Principal
Peace Lutheran School
Kissimmee, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Served as liaison between parents and students.
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
- Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
- Supervised, assessed and mentored teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Set academic and behavioral standards for students.
- Attended annual meetings with special education and 504 students to represent needs of school district.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Middle School Educator
Peace Lutheran School
Kissimmee, FL
07.2020 - Current
- Knowledgeable in Florida State Standards.
- Team Lead for Peace Lutheran Middle School
- Researched and implemented new English Language Arts Curriculum for my team of educators.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Implemented new SmartBoard technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter over a extended period of time.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Overhauled outdated curriculum, and replaced with Florida State Standard Curriculum
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Staffing
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2021
Associate of Arts - Education
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12.2017
Associate of Arts - Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY08.2012
Skills
- Smartboard operation
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Proficient in ClassScape
- ESE Trained
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Instructional Leadership
- Educational Opportunities
- Educational Feedback
- Group Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Progress Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with department and faculty members to design a year-round standard-based curriculum.
- Successful in hybrid teaching.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Planned and oversaw special field trips
- Applied for, and implemented, grants for special educational purposes.
- Spearheaded extra-curricular group focused on Reading and Literacy.
- Facilitated one-on-one academic assistance for at-risk students through lunch tutorial sessions, after school tutorial sessions and Saturday school for SAT Prep.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of curriculum overhaul.
Certification
- CPR Training - 2021
- Licensed Florida State Educator
- English Language Arts Teaching License
Timeline
Vice Principal
Peace Lutheran School
07.2023 - Current
Middle School Educator
Peace Lutheran School
07.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Staffing
08.2017 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Tiffin University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - Education
Valencia College
Associate of Arts - Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York