AMANDA HUNTER
Burleson,TX
Summary
Instructional leader with extensive, varied experiences as a campus administrator, instructional coach, professional development presenter, classroom teacher, and interventionist. Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education with special insight into the challenges of fostering the love of learning in young children using developmentally appropriate practices while exceeding state and district standards. Able to create positive and inspiring working relationships with teachers, parents, and community members.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal, PreK-5
Academy of Leadership and Technology at Mound Elementary
07.2023 - Current
- Developed positive school climate by building effective communication with teachers and parents
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey changes and gain staff input
- Worked with students and parents to resolve attendance issues
- Lead 504 committee meetings with positive outcomes for students and parents
- Observed classroom dynamics, analyzed student performance data, and worked with teachers to create action plan to close learning gaps
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships
- Collaborated with multiple departments to ensure that curriculum met needs of all learners
- Coached educators through effective practices to promote teacher and student growth
- Lead LPAC meetings with constructive solutions to Emergent Bilingual student needs
- Conducted regular walkthroughs and observations that included feedback from research-based rubric
- Collaborated with principal and leadership teams to consistently develop and monitor quality practices that are professional and student-centered
- Supported campus principal and teachers in implementing rewards and consequences at classroom and campus level as well as enforcing disciplinary policies and procedures
- Regularly tracked and analyzed data relating to discipline and student growth
- Built capacity with others to lead and manage instructional initiatives aligned to campus goals
- Collaborated with stakeholders, leadership, and educators to identify and track objectives that aligned to district goals.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
English Language Arts Instructional Coach, PreK-6
Rountree Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Partnered with educators to analyze data, identify goals, and provide evidence-based strategies for effective student growth
- Modeled and co-facilitated lessons with educators to close performance gaps and demonstrate effective performance strategies
- Designed and facilitated effective adult learning experiences as related to campus and district goals
- Designed and delivered training focused on using assessment data to successfully drive instruction
- Used deep understanding of Science of Teaching Reading as well as other methods to collaboratively guide teachers to create positive learning experiences for students
- Applied weekly data meetings to implement data-driven instruction to determine gaps in learning
- Utilized instructional planning opportunities with teachers to collaborate on developing strong lessons using backward planning model
- Employed strategies to guide teachers toward creating routines and procedures, internalizing existing lesson plans, and engaging all students to maximize student growth
- Co-facilitated and designed campus-wide summer program for at-risk students needing extra growth opportunities
- Evaluated effectiveness of training and curriculum and collaborated with educators and administrators to implement new practices to maintain, revise, and enhance current programs
- Modeled and facilitated new learning from Texas Reading Academies
- Proficient in redesign of STAAR 2.0 scoring and best practices for preparation.
Elementary Instructional Coordinator, Instructional Coach
Administration Offices
08.2018 - 05.2020
Instructional Coach, First Grade Teacher
Highland Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2018
Teacher Deaf Hard Hearing
Student Support Services
08.2015 - 05.2018
Kindergarten, First Grade, Fourth Grade ELA, Fifth Grade Social Studies
Lockney Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2015
Kindergarten, First Grade, and Reading Recovery
Iles Elementary School
08.1999 - 05.2006
Education
Texas Principal Certification -
Stephen F. Austin State University
01.2017
Master of Arts, Early Childhood Education -
Stephen F. Austin State University
01.2013
Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies| Early Childhood Education -
Texas Tech University
01.1999
Skills
- Successfully implementing effective and evidence based coaching cycles with teachers
- Providing engaging district and campus level professional development
- Developing and modeling exemplar lessons and effective instructional strategies for teachers
- Extensive knowledge of ELA TEKS, curriculum, and instruction
- Integrating technology into core academics
- Building capacity in teachers through collaboration and planning
- Implementing systems to effectively use data to drive instruction
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Certification
- TTESS Certified Appraiser
- Advancing Educational Leadership Certification
- Texas Teacher Certification - English Second Language Supplemental
- Texas Teacher Certification - Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Texas Teacher Certification - Elementary Early Childhood Education
- Texas Teacher Certification - Elementary Self-Contained
Timeline
Assistant Principal, PreK-5
Academy of Leadership and Technology at Mound Elementary
07.2023 - Current
English Language Arts Instructional Coach, PreK-6
Rountree Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2023
Elementary Instructional Coordinator, Instructional Coach
Administration Offices
08.2018 - 05.2020
Instructional Coach, First Grade Teacher
Highland Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2018
Teacher Deaf Hard Hearing
Student Support Services
08.2015 - 05.2018
Kindergarten, First Grade, Fourth Grade ELA, Fifth Grade Social Studies
Lockney Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2015
Kindergarten, First Grade, and Reading Recovery
Iles Elementary School
08.1999 - 05.2006
Texas Principal Certification -
Stephen F. Austin State University
Master of Arts, Early Childhood Education -
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies| Early Childhood Education -
Texas Tech University
- TTESS Certified Appraiser
- Advancing Educational Leadership Certification
- Texas Teacher Certification - English Second Language Supplemental
- Texas Teacher Certification - Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Texas Teacher Certification - Elementary Early Childhood Education
- Texas Teacher Certification - Elementary Self-Contained
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