AMANDA GRELL
Cambridge,MN
Summary
“LEARN AND LEAD”
MISSION: To be a collaborative leader supporting others with resources and achievable goals to guide their growth, success, and lifelong learning.
VALUES: Support, Perseverance, Teachability, Celebration, & Patience
Focused education professional with master's degree in administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Teaching & Learning
CAMBRIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Cambridge, MN
07.2022 - Current
- Orton-Gillingham Trained, Phonics, Structured Literacy
- Curriculum Instruction, Design, & Implementation
- Trained over 30 teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Studied assessment information covering over 200 students, 30 teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Prepared school budget with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives, including grant programs and fundraising strategies
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements, accreditation and state standards to promote diversity, cultural competency, and inclusivity.
- Monitored and evaluated K-12 educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Worked closely with in-house design team to develop visuals for content.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Elementary Teacher
CAMBRIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Cambridge, MN
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments that supported student growth and learning.
Elementary Teacher
Pine City School District
Pine City, MN
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Incorporated educational technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
Elementary Teacher
Rush City School District
Rush City, MN
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Q-COMP, PLC's, & SMART Technology
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Elementary Teacher
Valeo Academy
Hoffman Estates, IL
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Education
Ed. S - Educational Administration
Concordia University St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN01.2024
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest05.2010
Skills
- G-Suite & Microsoft
- Zoom & E-Learning Platforms
- Fundraising & Community Outreach
- Digital Marketing & Advertising
Certification
K-12 PRINCIPAL’S LICENSE
Minnesota FF#: (In Progress)
K-6 TEACHING LICENSE
Minnesota FF#: 479537
ACSI CERTIFICATION
All School Principal
Timeline
Director of Teaching & Learning
CAMBRIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
07.2022 - Current
Elementary Teacher
CAMBRIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
07.2019 - 06.2022
Elementary Teacher
Pine City School District
08.2017 - 06.2019
Elementary Teacher
Rush City School District
08.2014 - 06.2017
Elementary Teacher
Valeo Academy
08.2010 - 06.2014
Ed. S - Educational Administration
Concordia University St. Paul
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University Chicago
K-12 PRINCIPAL’S LICENSE
Minnesota FF#: (In Progress)
K-6 TEACHING LICENSE
Minnesota FF#: 479537
ACSI CERTIFICATION
All School Principal
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