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, 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
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