Amanda Lyssyak
Long Beach,NY
Summary
Dedicated educational leader specializing in differentiated instruction and dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the elementary school community. Recently completed an educational leadership internship, bringing fresh insights and a passion for promoting multiculturalism. Committed to creating an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment that celebrates diversity. Skilled in curriculum development, language acquisition strategies, and fostering strong connections with students, parents, and staff. Eager to leverage my ENL expertise and DEI passion as an Assistant Principal at [School District/Elementary School] to drive academic excellence while embracing our diverse student body.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Intern
Elmont School District
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted interviews and played a key role in the selection of new staff members, ensuring the hiring of qualified and dedicated professionals.
- Mentored and provided guidance to new staff, facilitating their smooth integration into the school community and helping them align with the school's educational goals.
- Championed multiculturalism by initiating and overseeing the Bilingual Buddies Club, fostering cross-cultural understanding and collaboration among students.
- Actively participated in the school's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee, contributing to various school-wide projects aimed at promoting a more inclusive and equitable educational environment.
- Organized and coordinated a successful school-wide International Night event, celebrating diverse cultures and fostering cultural awareness among students, staff, and families.
- Developed comprehensive testing schedules that incorporated necessary accommodations for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and ENL students, ensuring equitable testing conditions.
- Created building schedules that effectively accommodated pull-out times for students receiving Academic Intervention Services (AIS), ENL support, and Speech therapy, optimizing their educational experiences while minimizing disruptions.
- Collaborated with school staff and parents to address and implement effective strategies for student discipline, ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment while emphasizing restorative practices and student support services
- Streamlined intake and dismissal procedures to enhance school safety and efficiency, implementing protocols that ensured the orderly arrival and departure of students while minimizing disruptions.
- Actively contributed to the Safety Committee, where I played a pivotal role in assessing and enhancing safety measures within the school, including emergency response planning, safety drills, and the implementation of security protocols, ensuring a secure learning environment for all stakeholders.
ENL Coordinator
Elmont School District
10.2022 - Current
- Plan and provide professional development in best teaching practices for ENL students, state laws and guidelines in regards to identifying, screening, scheduling, and teaching ENL students
- Hold monthly meetings with teachers to discuss district and state initiatives that are relevant to ENL teachers and students
- Collaborate with leaders and teachers to implement best possible programs, schedules, and curriculum to support ENL students
- Record keep and data collect for district to ensure that teachers and leaders are following proper procedures and protocols in providing appropriate education to ENL students
- Attend regular meetings to collaborate with other ENL leaders in the state in regards to best programs, curriculum, laws, and spending of Title 1 Funds
- Collaborate with high school ENL coordinator to ensure a smooth transition of district's 6th grade students
- Organize, schedule, implement, and package the NYSESLAT
- Implemented the ELLevation software to enhance data analysis, allowing for more effective tracking of the academic growth and progress of ENL (English as a New Language) students.
- Designed, organized, and delivered multiple professional development sessions to empower staff with best practices for effectively working with multilingual learners, promoting cross-cultural competence, and enhancing instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of our student population.
ENL Teacher
Elmont School District
09.2010 - Current
- Create a warm and accepting learning environment where all students feel welcome, safe, and able to learn at their unique level of English and literacy
- Plan, create, and teach differentiated curriculum that demonstrates best teaching practices and ensures student success in learning English and literacy
- Identify, screen, and schedule ENL students from various backgrounds and academic levels
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, leaders, and service providers to ensure that all students' needs are being met to the best of our ability
- Engage parents and families through multiple means of communication to ensure that assessments, curriculum, and strategies at home are clearly communicated and understood by students' guardians and to create a welcoming and inviting environment that promotes parents' involvement from culturally diverse backgrounds
- Organize and schedule state tests ensuring that all students receive appropriate accomodations and such accomodations are appropriately documented
Nursery School Teacher
Bright Beginnings
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Created a safe and positive learning environment, managed student behavior, and implemented effective techniques to ensure student engagement and behavior
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum that aligns with New York state pre-K standards, planned and implemented lessons, and evaluated student progress
- Communicated effectively with parents and colleagues regarding students' behavior and development
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of nursery school students, including those with special needs and English language learners
Education
Advanced Certificate - School Building And District Leadership
Long Island University
Hudson Campus05.2024
Master of Arts - Literacy Education
Touro College
Bayshore, New York01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics With A Minor in TESOL
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05.2009
Skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Organizational and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of educational policies and regulations
- Bilingual in Spanish
Certification
- School Building Leadership (In Progress)
- School District Leadership (In Progress)
- Literacy Education B-6
- Elementary Education 1-6
- Tesol Certification B-12
Timeline
Administrative Intern
Elmont School District
05.2023 - Current
ENL Coordinator
Elmont School District
10.2022 - Current
ENL Teacher
Elmont School District
09.2010 - Current
Nursery School Teacher
Bright Beginnings
08.2007 - 06.2010
Advanced Certificate - School Building And District Leadership
Long Island University
Master of Arts - Literacy Education
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics With A Minor in TESOL
Stony Brook University
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