AMANDA SOBOLESKI
San Clemente,California
Summary
Instructional leader with extensive experience overseeing curriculum, instruction, assessment systems, and school culture in a TK–8 context. Proven record of opening and expanding schools, supervising and developing staff, and building student-centered systems aligned to district priorities. Currently participating in Capistrano Unified’s Principal Pipeline Program, with demonstrated readiness for site principal leadership.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Bernice Ayer Middle School, Capistrano Unified School District
San Clemente
06.2020 - Current
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Systems Leadership
- Provide schoolwide leadership for curriculum and instruction, including professional learning, coaching, and instructional support for all teachers
- Lead New Teacher Academy, onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing instructional support
- Oversee assessment systems including i-Ready and CAASPP (SBA) to inform instruction and intervention
- Serve as site administrator for ELD and CREST programs, ensuring alignment, compliance, and instructional effectiveness
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate certificated staff; provide feedback aligned to CSTPs
- Student Programs, Culture, and Systems
- Oversee PBIS implementation, including data analysis, interventions, and staff training to support a positive school climate
- Serve as Chromebook point person, ensuring equitable instructional technology access
- Oversee student leadership and engagement programs including ASB, PAL, and Yearbook
- Lead discipline systems with an emphasis on restorative practices and equitable outcomes
- Coordinate facilities and grounds, technology systems, and transportation in collaboration with district departments
Teacher/ETAP and STAP
Esencia TK–8 School, Capistrano Unified School District
Rancho Mission Viejo
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Member of the leadership and planning team that opened Esencia as a TK–5 school, supporting instructional systems, PLC structures, and school culture
- Looped with 5th-grade students and staff to open the middle school program (grades 6–8) the following year, ensuring continuity of instruction and expectations.
- Supported expansion planning including curriculum alignment, articulation, scheduling, and staff collaboration
- Contributed to implementation of Mission → PLC → Intervention systems during rapid school growth
Instructional Coach/TOSA
Capistrano Unified School District
San Juan Capistrano
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Supported multiple elementary and secondary schools, including PLC implementation for Focus schools
- Led PLC development, standards alignment, data analysis, and intervention planning
- Facilitated districtwide implementation of SIOP and the PLC Process
- Designed and delivered professional learning aligned to district instructional priorities
- Supported instructional improvement through coaching cycles, lesson modeling, and data-informed planning
Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
Marco Forster Middle School
08.2002 - 06.2015
- Instructional experience spanning Kindergarten through 8th grade, including elementary self-contained and middle school math
- Taught grades K–4, 6, and 6–8, including core academic subjects and enrichment
- Served in leadership roles including department chair, PLC lead, and instructional mentor
- Participated in PBIS teams and school leadership committees
Education
Master of Science - Math, Science, And Technology
Cal State San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05.2008
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2000
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Bernice Ayer Middle School, Capistrano Unified School District
06.2020 - Current
Teacher/ETAP and STAP
Esencia TK–8 School, Capistrano Unified School District
03.2018 - 06.2020
Instructional Coach/TOSA
Capistrano Unified School District
06.2015 - 06.2018
Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
08.2002 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Math, Science, And Technology
Cal State San Marcos
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- Participant, Capistrano Unified Principal Pipeline Program
- Cognitive Coaching & IBB Trained/ FRISK Trained
- PLC District and Site Trainer
- Thinking Maps Trainer of Trainers
- BTSA/Induction Mentor