Amanda O’Neill
Richmond,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Chesterfield County Public Schools, excelling in team leadership and strategic planning. Spearheaded curriculum development and enhanced data-driven decision-making, resulting in improved student engagement and measurable outcomes. Adept at stakeholder engagement and delivering impactful training workshops that foster instructional innovation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English / Educator
Monacan High School
North Chesterfield, VA
08.2015 - Current
- Lead planning and professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on aligning instructional goals, improving data analysis practices, and enhancing team efficiency.
- Develop and implement performance-based strategies to improve student engagement and measurable learning outcomes.
- Design and deliver training workshops for staff based on PLC professional development initiatives.
- Collaborate across departments to streamline communication, reporting, and instructional processes.
- ESL certified; specializes in adapting communication and training for diverse audiences.
- Chesterfield County Public Schools.
- Spearheaded cross-department collaboration, improving goal alignment and consistency in instructional delivery.
- Enhanced data tracking and performance feedback systems for PLC team use.
English Instructor / Curriculum Developer
Poquoson High School
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Designed and implemented 12th-grade and AP English curriculum maps, establishing district-wide consistency and academic rigor.
- Delivered advanced instruction emphasizing critical thinking, writing, and communication skills applicable to post-secondary and workplace success.
- Mentored colleagues in instructional strategy and assessment design.
- Poquoson City Public Schools
Instructor / Staff Trainer
Bruton High School
08.2002 - 06.2007
- Facilitated instruction across multiple subjects including English, Public Speaking, SAT Skills, and Multimedia Communications.
- Selected as school-wide No Child Left Behind Trainer, conducting over 16 hours of professional development and leading peer workshops on instructional innovation.
- Developed performance metrics and training materials for staff use, improving teaching efficacy across departments.
- York County Public Schools
Education
Master of Science - Education
Old Dominion University
08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
06.2000
Skills
- Team leadership and training
- Strategic planning and execution
- Data-driven decision making
- Communication and presentation skills
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Curriculum development
- Project management
Certification
- ESL (English as a Second Language) Certification
- Professional Development in PLC Leadership and Data-Driven Instruction
Timeline
English / Educator
Monacan High School
08.2015 - Current
English Instructor / Curriculum Developer
Poquoson High School
08.2013 - 06.2015
Instructor / Staff Trainer
Bruton High School
08.2002 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Education
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of North Carolina at Greensboro