Dr. Amanda Hardwick
Leander,TX
Summary
Results-driven leader with 14 years of progressive educational experience in classroom instruction, academic leadership, and district administration. Academic Dean at Jim Barnes Middle School, responsible for shaping campus culture, supervising faculty, evaluating teacher performance, and leading data-driven improvement initiatives that significantly improved student outcomes. Currently Director of Humanities Curriculum for Leander ISD, demonstrating strong leadership by overseeing curriculum coordinators and specialists, guiding district-wide instructional excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Humanities Curriculum
Leander ISD
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with campus and district staff to identify and address system-wide instructional challenges.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through collaboration with campus leadership and district departments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Academic Dean, Secondary RLA & Soc. St. Coord.
SEGUIN ISD, Jim Barnes Middle School
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Office of Learning, Leadership, and Innovation (LLI)
- Enhanced performance of teachers and support staff with continuous professional learning
- Recruited, hired, trained, and evaluated primary and supplemental staff
- Collaborated with campus staff and administrators to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals
- Established campus and district educational standards and goals to promote learning
- Guided and supported campus and district in development of new programs.
District Instructional Coach
WALLER ISD
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Collaborate with educators to set and achieve student-centered goals
- Develop strong professional learning communities through gradual release of responsibility and ownership
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
District Instructional Coach
BRYAN ISD, HS English, Rudder High School & M.C. Harris, BRYAN
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Design and provide professional learning focused on alignment and delivery of curriculum
- Provide individual and/or group instructional coaching and mentoring to teachers to improve classroom instruction for all learners
- Design, review, and create curriculum documents with aligned TEKS and active engagement strategies
ELAR Teacher
FREDERICKSBURG ISD & Stone County Schools
08.2010 - 05.2017
- Curriculum delivery
- Develop and administer assessments
- Tailor instruction to meet student needs
- Create positive and inclusive classroom environments
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network
Education
- Superintendent Certification
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX10-2025
Doctor of Education - Learning and Organizational Change
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Waco, TX12.2023
- Principal Certification
SCHREINER UNIVERSITY
Kerrville, TX12.2016
M.Ed - Leadership
SCHREINER UNIVERSITY
Kerrville, TX06.2016
B.S - Elementary Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISS
Hattiesburg, MS12.2012
Skills
- Performance Improvement & Evaluation
- Innovation Focused Process Improvement
- Curriculum Development, Adoption, & Implementation
- Instructional Leadership (Campus & District)
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Collaboration & PLC Processes
- Reflective
Timeline
Director of Humanities Curriculum
Leander ISD
02.2024 - Current
Academic Dean, Secondary RLA & Soc. St. Coord.
SEGUIN ISD, Jim Barnes Middle School
07.2021 - 02.2024
District Instructional Coach
WALLER ISD
08.2019 - 06.2021
District Instructional Coach
BRYAN ISD, HS English, Rudder High School & M.C. Harris, BRYAN
08.2017 - 06.2019
ELAR Teacher
FREDERICKSBURG ISD & Stone County Schools
08.2010 - 05.2017
- Superintendent Certification
Lamar University
Doctor of Education - Learning and Organizational Change
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
- Principal Certification
SCHREINER UNIVERSITY
M.Ed - Leadership
SCHREINER UNIVERSITY
B.S - Elementary Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISS
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