Amanda Lashley
Edmond,OK
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Graduate Studies Teacher
Southern Nazarene University
01.2024 - Current
- Taught Educational Technology and Reading Intervention and Assessment.
Special Education Principal
Epic Charter Schools
06.2017 - Current
- Led 700 students and 20 teachers in instructional planning and learning with improved test proficiency year over year and high teacher retention.
Director of Teacher and Principal Development
Epic Charter Schools
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Trained first year Epic teachers and principals and developed training materials.
Teacher
Epic Charter School
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Provided one on one instruction and support to students enrolled in virtual curriculum.
Preschool Teacher
First Presbyterian Preschool of Edmond
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Job responsibilities include instruction and supervision of three year olds.
Learning Specialist
Hutchison School
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Job responsibilities included small group instruction in grades 1-8 in all areas including a Beginner Spanish Class, writing and implementing of IEP’s, and administrative responsibilities involving enrollment and supervision and training of teachers.
Learning Specialist
Woodland Presbyterian School
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Job responsibilities included small group instruction in grades 1-5 in Reading and Study Skills and writing and implementing IEPs.
Parent Advisor
Tennessee Infant and Parent Services of Memphis
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Job responsibilities include evaluating the developmental needs of children ages 0-3 and advising parents of the best ways to aid developmental growth.
Expanded Resource Teacher
Schilling Farms Middle School
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Job Responsibilities included small group instruction in all subject areas, writing and implementing of IEP’s, and consulting students in full inclusion.
Education
High School -
Memphis Harding Academy
01.1995
Doctorate - Educational and Administrative Leadership
Southern Nazarene University
Masters of Science - Special Education with an Emphasis in Early Childhood
University of Memphis
01.2004
BA - Regular and Special Education, Minor in Spanish
Harding University
01.2000
Skills
- Proficient in bilingual communication (ASL and Spanish)
- Trained through the SMILA program of Memphis in Slingerland (Simultaneous Multisensory Instruction in Language Arts)
- Trained through Lindamood Bell in the LIPS program for students with dyslexia
- Completed one year of training in Taking Flight curriculum at Payne Institute
- Spanish language minor
- Letrs certified
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Kiwanis Scholarship at the University of Memphis
- “A” teacher for 2011-2012 school year and 2012-2013 school year at Epic Charter School
- Teacher’s Choice Recipient at Epic Charter Schools
- Served on RSA committee, Epic U teach committee, Epic 10th anniversary planning committee
Timeline
Adjunct Graduate Studies Teacher
Southern Nazarene University
01.2024 - Current
Special Education Principal
Epic Charter Schools
06.2017 - Current
Director of Teacher and Principal Development
Epic Charter Schools
01.2016 - 01.2017
Teacher
Epic Charter School
01.2011 - 01.2016
Preschool Teacher
First Presbyterian Preschool of Edmond
01.2009 - 01.2011
Learning Specialist
Hutchison School
01.2005 - 01.2008
Learning Specialist
Woodland Presbyterian School
01.2003 - 01.2005
Parent Advisor
Tennessee Infant and Parent Services of Memphis
01.2003 - 01.2004
Expanded Resource Teacher
Schilling Farms Middle School
01.2001 - 01.2003
Doctorate - Educational and Administrative Leadership
Southern Nazarene University
Masters of Science - Special Education with an Emphasis in Early Childhood
University of Memphis
BA - Regular and Special Education, Minor in Spanish
Harding University
High School -
Memphis Harding Academy
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