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AMANDA PALMIERI

Scarsdale,NY

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with 16 years of experience improving outcomes for diverse learners, including English Language Learners and students with significant disabilities. Skilled in instructional leadership, school turnaround, operational management, and building family and community partnerships. Experienced in creating systems that promote equity, safety, inclusion, and academic excellence. Recipient of the 2019 NYC DOE Big Apple Award for exceptional contributions to student learning and school community growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal, Interim Acting

P643X@161
07.2024 - Current
  • Primary administrator for 19 classes, 130 students, and 65 staff members in a District 75 setting.
  • Lead instructional, operational, and compliance functions including scheduling, staffing ratios, new student intakes, and IEP implementation.
  • Manage daily placement and coordination of 25 sub paraprofessionals to ensure services are delivered and student needs are met across classrooms.
  • Currently leading a comprehensive review of student ratios, using data to identify discrepancies and working closely with families and the SBST team to update IEPs. This process ensures students are placed in the most inclusive setting appropriate to their needs, while also developing clear guidance and resources for teachers to support accurate placement and compliance moving forward.
  • Oversee standardized assessments, including MAP Growth, HMH Into Reading, and other school-wide measures, aligned to MOSL goals for student growth and teacher evaluation.
  • Supported development and implementation of the Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP), with a focus on literacy and instructional improvement strategies to increase student achievement
  • Directed full transition of a former 17X building into a P643X site, establishing systems aligned to the school's 5 C's vision: Community, Consistency, Communication, Choice, and Change.
  • Improved student safety procedures to create a secure environment, introducing new protocols such as ID tags, sign-out systems, bussing guidelines and daily safety communications.
  • Build and maintain strong family and community partnerships to increase engagement and support for students and families.
  • Provide coaching and feedback to staff to improve instructional practices and ensure rigorous, individualized instruction for all learners.
  • Promote student engagement and inclusion through development of supports and structures that foster a positive school culture.
  • Collaborated with teachers to refine instructional strategies and align them with district standards.

Founding Literacy Coach

P643X
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Developed and launched school-wide literacy systems in a new District 75 school serving students with autism and complex needs.
  • Led the selection and rollout of differentiated curricula, including HMH Into Reading, ReadtopiaGo, Fundations, and Intensive Teaching (guided by ABLLS-R data), ensuring alignment to SA and AA pathways.
  • Designed and facilitated professional development and coaching cycles to build teacher capacity in literacy and communication instruction.
  • Collaborated with the leadership team to establish the 5 C's — Community, Consistency, Communication, Choice, and Change — as the foundation for school culture and instructional decision-making.
  • Analyzed student performance data to identify trends, guide instructional planning, and target interventions for improved outcomes.
  • Provided ongoing support and mentorship to educators, strengthening curriculum planning, classroom management, and assessment practices.
  • Delivered professional development workshops on effective literacy strategies, improving instructional quality across classrooms.

School-Based Instructional Coach

P10X, District 75
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Supported teachers across multiple sites to raise expectations and drive student growth.
  • Implemented tiered literacy interventions targeting decoding, comprehension, and language development.
  • Increased access to instructional technology and literacy resources for ELLs and students with disabilities.
  • Led inquiry-based professional learning communities to strengthen instructional practices school-wide.
  • Built a comprehensive school library, increasing student engagement by 50% and decreasing teacher planning time by 25%.
  • Developed and implemented instructional strategies to enhance teacher effectiveness.

Middle School Quality Initiative Coordinator

P10X, District 75
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Increased academic rigor and student voice in middle school classrooms, achieving a 75% increase in documented student-led discussions.
  • Used data to guide interventions, resulting in 85% of students demonstrating growth on DRP assessments.
  • Facilitated transitions to less restrictive environments through collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Coordinated logistics for educational programs and events, ensuring efficient resource allocation.

Teacher

P10X, District 75
09.2009 - 06.2021
  • Delivered culturally responsive, differentiated instruction for students with autism and other disabilities.
  • Consistently moved students to less restrictive settings by building independence and functional skills.
  • Increased IEP meeting participation by 50% through enhanced family communication and outreach.
  • Mentored new teachers and provided ongoing professional learning opportunities.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.

Education

Advanced Certificate - Educational Leadership

College of St. Rose
New York
01.2022

Master of Science - Teaching

Fordham University
New York
01.2009

Skills

  • Instructional leadership
  • Parent engagement and communication
  • Student achievement
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Standardized assessment expertise

Certification

NYS Initial Certificate:

  • School Building Leader, 2022

NYS Professional Certificates:

  • Childhood Education, Grades 1-6
  • Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6

NYC DOE Certificates:

  • SEL, Urban Assembly, 2022
  • New Teacher Mentor, 2020
  • Life Space Crisis Intervention, 2014
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, 2012

LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES

  • D75 Summer Leadership Series (2025)
  • D75 HMH Series (2024)
  • Aspiring Assistant Principal’s Institute, District 75 (2022–2023)
  • Leadership for Literacy Seminar Series, District 75 (2021–2022)
  • Big Apple Fellowship, Chancellor’s Teacher Advisory Council (2019–2020)
  • Teacher Leader Program, District 75 (2018–2019)

Timeline

Assistant Principal, Interim Acting

P643X@161
07.2024 - Current

Founding Literacy Coach

P643X
07.2023 - 06.2024

School-Based Instructional Coach

P10X, District 75
01.2021 - 01.2023

Middle School Quality Initiative Coordinator

P10X, District 75
01.2021 - 01.2023

Teacher

P10X, District 75
09.2009 - 06.2021

Advanced Certificate - Educational Leadership

College of St. Rose

Master of Science - Teaching

Fordham University

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