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Amanda Fields

Greenbrier,TN

Summary

Enthusiastic educator offering 21-year history of supporting various academic roles and leading various educational facilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Principal

Robertson County Schools
06.2024 - Current
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
  • Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
  • Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
  • Managed staffing decisions by hiring qualified candidates who aligned with the school''s values and mission statement while balancing budgetary constraints effectively.

High School Assistant Principal

Dickson County School System
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed student discipline matters such as coordinating parent meetings to comply with district and legal policies.
  • Assisted in supervising extracurricular activities and events.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.

Academic Success Coach

Grand Canyon Education/Marian University
03.2023 - Current
  • Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
  • Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
  • Educated students on course selection to align with career goals.
  • Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Coordinated follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students.
  • Guided students through program orientation.
  • Provided workshops on criticial thinking, time management, and study strategies to adult students.

Area Coordinator-Housing and Residential Life

Middle Tennessee State University
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintained personal contact with residents to address needs and concerns by conducting weekly office hours and communicating via email and telephone.
  • Provided direction to staff on program planning, implementation and assessment to meet residents' developmental needs.
  • Conducted weekly area staff meetings to communicate information concerning residents, programming, administrative matters, staff development and other relevant issues.
  • Coordinated with college officials for safety crisis intervention within residential communities.
  • Mentored resident assistants and resident directors for advisement on programming and community development efforts.
  • Established personal contact with students to adequately address student needs and concerns by remaining visible, approachable and active in halls.
  • Managed administrative, facility and programmatic functions for residential communities.

House Director

North Carolina State University
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Supervised work of sorority employees and independent contractors to keep on task for timely completion to include landscaping, chef, and housekeeping companies.
  • Facilitated house meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about pertinent information in a timely manner.
  • Supported personal needs of students dealing with diverse conditions.
  • Liaised between campus programs and 40 in-house students.
  • Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with campus crisis protocols.
  • Worked directly with Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life to ensure all campus protocols were followed to include covid protocols.

High School Assistant Principal

Robertson County Board Of Education
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Supervised and evaluated over 100 teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Monitored academic performance and student behavior and enforced discipline policies for 1200 students.
  • Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.

Elementary Assistant Principal

Robertson County Board Of Education
08.2016 - 08.2019
  • Supervised and evaluated over 40 teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Monitored academic performance and student behavior and enforced discipline policies for 350 students.
  • Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, disciplinary action and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
  • Performed classroom evaluations.

Elementary Assistant Principal

Dickson County Board Of Education
08.2012 - 07.2016
  • Supervised and evaluated over 70 teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Monitored academic performance and student behavior and enforced discipline policies for 600 students.
  • Performed classroom evaluations.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.

High School Graduation Coach

Robertson County Board Of Education
08.2010 - 07.2012
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual progress of 100 students at five high schools. .
  • Developed individual plans for each student and adjusted plan when situation changed.
  • Encouraged students to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
  • Introduced study skills which helped students to better develop academic performance.

High School English Teacher

Robertson County Board Of Education
11.2002 - 07.2010

Education

No Degree - Educational Leadership

Union University
Jackson, TN

+30 - Educational Leadership

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Educational Specialist - Administration And Supervision-Higher Education

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2026

Master of Science - Library Media Education

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05.2005

Bachelor of Science - English

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
05.2002

Skills

  • Student relations
  • Policy development and enforcement
  • Group facilitation and presentations
  • Staff Development
  • Training and mentoring
  • Multitasking ability
  • Staff Leadership
  • Evaluation
  • Interviewing/Hiring
  • Community outreach

Affiliations

  • Robertson County Education Association,Tennessee Education Association, National Education Associationt
  • Tennessee Association of College and University Housing Officers-Secretary/Treasurer

Timeline

Elementary School Principal

Robertson County Schools
06.2024 - Current

High School Assistant Principal

Dickson County School System
07.2023 - Current

Academic Success Coach

Grand Canyon Education/Marian University
03.2023 - Current

Area Coordinator-Housing and Residential Life

Middle Tennessee State University
06.2022 - 03.2023

House Director

North Carolina State University
07.2021 - 05.2022

High School Assistant Principal

Robertson County Board Of Education
08.2019 - 07.2021

Elementary Assistant Principal

Robertson County Board Of Education
08.2016 - 08.2019

Elementary Assistant Principal

Dickson County Board Of Education
08.2012 - 07.2016

High School Graduation Coach

Robertson County Board Of Education
08.2010 - 07.2012

High School English Teacher

Robertson County Board Of Education
11.2002 - 07.2010

No Degree - Educational Leadership

Union University

+30 - Educational Leadership

Austin Peay State University

Educational Specialist - Administration And Supervision-Higher Education

Middle Tennessee State University

Master of Science - Library Media Education

Western Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science - English

Austin Peay State University
Amanda Fields