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Amanda Pilgrim

Broken Arrow

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven education professional with over 16 years of teaching experience in grades 3–10 and 6 years of successful leadership as a principal. Demonstrates high-level expertise in data-driven decision-making, staff development, and strategic planning. Known for building strong relationships, communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders, and leading with attention to detail, decisiveness, and integrity. Committed to fostering academic growth and positive school culture through collaborative, student-centered leadership.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Epic Charter Schools
09.2019 - Current
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.

Teacher

Epic Charter Schools
07.2018 - 09.2019
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

Teacher

Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2018
  • Responsible for daily running and organization of classroom
  • Develop differentiated lesson plans for multiple learning levels and subject matter
  • Cluster teacher for gifted and talented
  • Extra-curricular responsibilities:
  • Yearbook sponsor
  • School Safety Committee
  • Site Leadership Team
  • Veteran’s Day Committee

Director of Operations

Yorkshire Publishing Group
02.2007 - 02.2010
  • Responsible for supervision and administration of the overall Design, Editorial, Production, Accounting, and Office staff functions for the publishing company, including:
  • Recruit, manage, and train outside editors, typesetters, prepress, and front office team members
  • Manage in-house and freelance design team
  • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable invoices, documentation, and accounting staff
  • Member of organization leadership team which administers office policies, procedures, and strategic company decisions
  • Establish and build relationships with outside vendors
  • Develop and maintain author relationships with potential and existing authors
  • Coordinate the development of catalogs, sales presentation notebooks, and company ad pieces
  • Design and implement company organizational systems and policies
  • Handle the organizational legal systems as it pertains to author contracts and the filing of copyrights with the United States Library of Congress
  • Manage all project archives including invoices, legal documentation, and project design files
  • General product and publishing package sales

Marketing and Production Coordinator

White Stone Books
06.2003 - 01.2007
  • Monitor delivery schedule of editors, copy editors, proofreaders, typesetters, and prepress team in relationship to critical deadlines in the overall publishing process
  • Negotiate proposed copy-edit and content revisions with authors and acquisition editors
  • Recruit, train, and supervise outside editors, copy editors, and proofreaders and developed new resources for the vendor pool
  • Manage permissions team to secure protection of the publishing house permission process
  • Secure, file, and maintain the copyrights with the United States Library of Congress
  • Initiate, monitor, and execute the New Title Development Schedule for each forthcoming product
  • Provide printing specifications to an appropriate selection of vendors, and soliciting manufacturing bids, for press production
  • Facilitate all CBA and ABA International conventions. Assemble forms, secure materials; oversee booth set-up and coverage during the show. Additionally, was responsible for meeting Marketing and Publicity contacts as a company representative while attending
  • Responsible for securing ad space in various industry and consumer magazines, as well as, assisting in the development of other company ad pieces
  • Coordinate the development of catalogs and sales presentation notebooks
  • Facilitate accounts receivable and accounts payable invoices and documentation with accounting department

Teacher

Tulsa Adventist Academy
12.1999 - 06.2003
  • Responsible for daily running and organization of multi-grade classroom
  • Developed classroom lesson plans for multiple grade levels and subject matter
  • Research for new teaching methods and projects
  • Raised money for various class sponsorships
  • Classes taught include:
  • 3rd – 6th grade Math, English, and Typing
  • 5th and 6th grade Science and Social Studies
  • 7th and 8th grade English, Reading, Science, Bible, Spelling, Math, and Pre-Algebra
  • 9th and 10th grade Physical Science, Biology, English I and II
  • 7th through 10th grade Art and Physical Education
  • Extra-curricular responsibilities:
  • JV girls’ basketball coach
  • Yearbook sponsor
  • Student council sponsor
  • 7th and 8th grade class sponsor
  • Director of summer tutoring sessions for all grade levels

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2027

Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership K-12

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
05-2021

Master of Science - Elementary Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science

St. Gregory's University
Shawnee, OK

Skills

  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Academic administration
  • Curriculum development and oversight
  • Faculty training and development
  • Operational planning
  • Performance standards and analysis
  • Verbal and written communication

Accomplishments

Awarded "Administrator of the Year" in 2021-2022

Awarded "Administrator of the Year" in 2022-2023

Awarded "Principal of th Month" in 2024

Awarded "High Performing A+ Teacher" in 2018-2019

Timeline

Principal

Epic Charter Schools
09.2019 - Current

Teacher

Epic Charter Schools
07.2018 - 09.2019

Teacher

Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2018

Director of Operations

Yorkshire Publishing Group
02.2007 - 02.2010

Marketing and Production Coordinator

White Stone Books
06.2003 - 01.2007

Teacher

Tulsa Adventist Academy
12.1999 - 06.2003

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

Liberty University

Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership K-12

Northwest Missouri State University

Master of Science - Elementary Education

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science

St. Gregory's University

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