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Amanda Paynter

Summary

An accomplished education professional with a proven track record of transformational leadership in school administration. Adept at empowering educators, engaging with students and collaborating with stakeholders to drive academic excellence. Proficient in implementing data-informed strategies to enhance student outcomes and optimize operational efficiency.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

Nottoway County High School
07.2021 - Current
  • Provide leadership and support to staff, fostering a positive and collaborative school culture.
  • Conduct regular teacher evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance teaching methods and improve student outcomes.
  • Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers.
  • Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.

Administrative Liaison

Nottoway County Intermediate School
08.2019 - 07.2021


  • Served as Principal Designee in the absence of the principal.
  • Coordinated transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
  • Assisted in the scheduling of classes, extracurricular activities, and special assignments.


Gifted Coordinator

Nottoway County Public Schools
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Provided leadership in the development, articulation, and implementation of an exemplary gifted program.
  • Assisted in developing the Virginia Plan for Gifted Education.
  • Developed and coordinated a district-wide staff development program for gifted education.



Elementary Teacher

Lunenburg County Public Schools
07.1995 - 07.2018
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Fostered critical thinking skills in students through inquiry-based instruction methods that challenged them to analyze complex ideas.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.

Education

Masters of Teaching - Elementary School Teaching

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
12.1994

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
12.1994

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Student engagement
  • Employee and student supervision
  • Effective communication
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Teacher training and development
  • Data analysis and assessment
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • Supervision and Leadership Certification - State Board of Education of Virginia
  • School Leadership Licensure Assessment (SLLA)

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Nottoway County High School
07.2021 - Current

Administrative Liaison

Nottoway County Intermediate School
08.2019 - 07.2021

Gifted Coordinator

Nottoway County Public Schools
07.2018 - 07.2021

Elementary Teacher

Lunenburg County Public Schools
07.1995 - 07.2018

Masters of Teaching - Elementary School Teaching

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Virginia Commonwealth University

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