Amanda Turner
6405 New Hope Church Road,KY
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Principal with a proven track record at McCracken County High School, enhancing teacher effectiveness and student academic performance. Skilled in instructional leadership and building strong relationships, I've led initiatives that fostered significant improvements in school culture and student engagement. Expert in data-driven instruction and parent communication, my approach has consistently resulted in positive outcomes for stakeholders.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
McCracken County High School
07.2022 - Current
- Partnered with principal and district leaders to implement a Freshman Academy for 8th graders transitioning to high school.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Led professional development workshops to improve teaching strategies and outcomes.
- Improved student academic performance with targeted intervention programs for at-risk youths.
Classroom Teacher
Lone Oak Intermediate School
07.2016 - 06.2022
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Classroom Teacher
Lowes Elementary
07.2004 - 06.2016
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
Classroom Teacher
McNabb Elementary School
07.2002 - 06.2004
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Education
Education Specialist Degree - Education Administration
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12-2019
Gifted And Talented Endorsement - Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY01-2007
Master of Arts - Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY12-2001
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
- Student and parent relations
- School improvement
- Parent communication
- Staff development
- Discipline management
- Relationship building and networking
- Critical thinking and judgment
- Team collaboration
- Student engagement
- Faculty support
Timeline
Assistant Principal
McCracken County High School
07.2022 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Lone Oak Intermediate School
07.2016 - 06.2022
Classroom Teacher
Lowes Elementary
07.2004 - 06.2016
Classroom Teacher
McNabb Elementary School
07.2002 - 06.2004
Education Specialist Degree - Education Administration
University of The Cumberlands
Gifted And Talented Endorsement - Education
Murray State University
Master of Arts - Education
Murray State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Murray State University
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