Amanda Meachem
Lancaster,OH
Summary
Experienced educational leader with 31 years dedicated to improving student outcomes and developing teacher capacity. Strong communicator and problem-solver, skilled in fostering collaboration and enforcing high standards for staff performance. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of instructional strategies to achieve district goals and enhance student achievement. Resourceful in managing tasks while maintaining a focus on process improvement. Known for high productivity, communication and integrity, and a proactive approach to educational leadership.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Liberty Union-Thurston Schools
Baltimore, OH
07.2022 - Current
- Managed student discipline and behavioral interventions effectively.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, feedback, and coaching.
- Increased communication within the school through the monthly Lion's Roar Newsletter.
- Improved attendance tracking and communication processes.
- Participated in professional development related to educational leadership, special education, and policy-making.
- Monitored and assessed student performance, behavior, and social development, and devised improvement strategies for struggling students.
- Analyzed data collected from standardized tests to identify areas for instruction and assessment improvements and set educational goals.
- Participated in committees responsible for evaluating proposed changes to curricula or assessment systems.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations, student success, and a positive school climate.
- Consistently enforced school rules for attendance, behavior, and honesty and integrity.
- Oversaw the day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff, and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
- Managed discipline, attendance, 504s, and system for EOC testing.
Secondary Math Instructional Coach
Pickerington Local Schools
Pickerington, Ohio
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with teachers and building and district administrators to determine student needs and to develop effective instructional approaches for gap-closing and enrichment
- Monitored student progress through data explorations with the ALEKS math program and made recommendations that increased the effectiveness of curriculum and program alignment and implementation
- Analyzed student data on end-of-course (EOC) state assessments, ALEKS, and in-house assessments
- Contributed to the development of a math RTI program and credit recovery pathways at the high school level and a summer school program for incoming freshmen
- Facilitated curriculum mapping, pacing, and the development of common assessments in teacher-based teams
- Modeled high-impact instructional strategies and appropriate educational technology tools and design supporting resources for implementation and assessment
- Provide instructional leadership through coaching conversations and coaching cycles to develop the capacity of teachers and department chairs
- Designed focused supports for students predicted to struggle reaching competency on the Algebra EOC state test and initiated professional development for teacher leaders who are implementing those supports
- Created credit recovery pathways through the use of APEX at the alternative school and ALEKS with input from teachers and administrators
- Mentored new coaches across districts
- Trained teachers to implement ALEKS for small-group, differentiated instruction and provide strategies for implementation through goal setting
- Collaborated with an ALEKS implementation specialist to set appropriate but rigorous building goals, to provide suggestions for student supports, and to recommend appropriate grading practices to assess student growth and achievement as measured by the program
- Analyzed data and create reports summarizing student progress with ALEKS and the implications on building goals, EOC state assessments, and the use of instructional time in the classroom
- Facilitated instructional rounds and professional development for teachers
- Communicated state and district level changes in education
Math Teacher
Pickerington Local Schools
Pickerington , Ohio
08.1995 - 07.2015
- Taught a variety of math subjects at proficient, remedial and advanced levels.
- Collaborated and co-taught with special education teachers to provide personalized student supports.
- Conducted data-chats with students about progress towards goals.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning for students at various skill levels.
Instructor
Ohio University
Lancaster, Ohio
09.1999 - 08.2001
- Delivered remedial math instruction to adult-learners.
- Prepared, administered, and graded assignments and exams.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio08.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Wittenberg University
Springfield, Ohio06.1995
Skills
- Instructional and organizational leadership with a focus on prioritizing, decision-making, and goal-setting
- Creating, organizing, and facilitating professional development
- Team leadership and collaboration with building and district staff
- Teacher evaluation through coaching, specifically providing actionable feedback, and facilitating reflection
- Analysis of and responding to student data to increase student achievement
- Fostering and leveraging relationships with students and parents through student discipline and restorative practices
- Interpersonal strengths, including communication, honesty, and integrity
- Process improvements for attendance tracking and intervention meetings, 504 meetings, and state testing
- Creative problem solving
- Testing coordinator
Certification
• 5 Year Professional License: Principal (5-12) - 2021
• OTES 2.0 Evaluator
• Permanent Teaching Certificate (7-12): Mathematics
• OTES 2.0 Evaluator
• Permanent Teaching Certificate (7-12): Mathematics
Professional Development
- OLi4: Instructional Leadership and Coaching, Fall 2025 - present
- OASSA: Fall Conference, October 2025
- ESC: Developing an Internal Monitoring Process, Winter 2025
- BASA : Women in Leadership, February 2025
- OASSA: Women's Leadership Conference, January 2024
- OASSA: Discipline and Handbook Conference, September 2023
- OASSA: Beginning Administrators Academy, Fall 2023
- ESELA - Emerging Special Education Leaders Academy, SY 2022-2023
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Liberty Union-Thurston Schools
07.2022 - Current
Secondary Math Instructional Coach
Pickerington Local Schools
08.2015 - 07.2022
Instructor
Ohio University
09.1999 - 08.2001
Math Teacher
Pickerington Local Schools
08.1995 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Wittenberg University