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
White House Heritage Elementary School
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
Creek Wood High School, Charlotte, TN
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
Nashville, TN
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
Murfreesboro, TN
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
Raleigh, NC
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
Springfield, TN
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
Springfield, TN
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
White Bluff, TN
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, TNEducational Specialist - Administration And Supervision-Higher Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2026
Master of Science - Library Media Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2005
Bachelor of Science - English
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05.2002
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