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Amanda Kneeland

Amanda Kneeland

Education Specialist
Portsmouth,NH

Summary

Professional and resourceful project manager with meticulous organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Asserts sharp, keen eye for detail. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Highly efficient planning, problem-solving, and communication skills in both office and remote work environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Library Media Specialist

RSU 14 - Windham Raymond School District
Windham , ME
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Formatted in Microsoft Word and PDF to prepare documents and proposals.
  • Worked within multilevel approval structures to maintain quality standards for work.
  • Employed specialized layout and editing software to place text blocks, illustrations and other images or elements.
  • Performed research to collect and record industry data.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for patron resources.
  • Managed four calendars to strategically coordinate meetings, appointments and events.
  • Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
  • Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
  • Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
  • Researched, planned and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
  • Trained staff, students and faculty on use of library technology.
  • Received and processed 300 new acquisitions for library.

Library Aide

Sau 16 Exeter School District
Exeter, NH
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Analyzed user data to develop and market library programming for 1500 students.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Assisted librarian with conducting library orientation for 400 new patrons.
  • Entered new transactions and updated records of library users.
  • Created fliers using Canva to inform visitors and patrons of book clubs, meetings and special programs.
  • Marketed library's many services to visitors and patrons through active communication.

Secondary ELA Curriculum Coordinator

Edmonds School District
Lynnwood, WA
08.2018 - 11.2020
  • Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet district, school, and department needs.
  • Worked closely with co-instructors to prepare online materials, content and tools to facilitate localized training for groups of 50-100 teachers.
  • Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for English, Social Studies, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
  • Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors.
  • Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

Classroom Teacher

Edmonds School District
Lynnwood, WA
10.2016 - 06.2020
  • Instructed groups of up to 35 students and provided individual support.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Implemented new technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter 30%.
  • Identified clear connections between state educational policies and classroom curriculum to achieve learning goals, including curating and creating age-appropriate reading curriculum from 20 to 80%.
  • Performed audits of student information needed for report processing.
  • Managed confidential educational records of student progress for approximately 175 students per year.
  • Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.

Teacher

Nansha College Preparatory Academy
Guangzhou (Nansha District), Guangdong, China
07.2013 - 06.2014

► Championed implementation of service learning program targeting 260 students and included annual Week-Without-Walls opportunity for students to serve in communities in China and developed service learning standards across all content channels.
► Designed lessons with precise, content-specific language for English language learners to enhance understanding of nuanced vocabulary in academic and social settings.
► Guided 100% of students to meet standard requirements by partnering with ELL co-teacher in open dialog with constructive feedback with goal of adapting and revising lessons with language-specific learning targets into benchmarks, scaffolding lesson for students of varying language levels.

Classroom Teacher

Issaquah School District
Issaquah, WA
08.2009 - 06.2016
  • Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for English and World History.
  • Designed course materials and supported implementation for 100% of grade 9 team.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Instructed groups of up to 70 students and provided individual support.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.

Classroom Teacher

Lake Washington School District
Redmond, WA
08.2008 - 06.2009
  • Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
  • Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
  • Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 140 students.
  • Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
08.2006 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA
09.2001 - 05.2005

Skills

Written Communication

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Additional Information

Professional Book Reviewer for VOYA magazine, 2021

Certified Critical Friends Group Coach, 2017-2020

Certificate in Children's Literature, Institute for Writers, 2008

Work Availability

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Timeline

Library Media Specialist

RSU 14 - Windham Raymond School District
08.2022 - 06.2023

Library Aide

Sau 16 Exeter School District
03.2021 - 06.2022

Secondary ELA Curriculum Coordinator

Edmonds School District
08.2018 - 11.2020

Classroom Teacher

Edmonds School District
10.2016 - 06.2020

Teacher

Nansha College Preparatory Academy
07.2013 - 06.2014

Classroom Teacher

Issaquah School District
08.2009 - 06.2016

Classroom Teacher

Lake Washington School District
08.2008 - 06.2009

Master of Arts - Education

Seattle Pacific University
08.2006 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Redlands
09.2001 - 05.2005
Amanda KneelandEducation Specialist