Amanda Whitney
Stafford,VA
Summary
Instructional leader and educational administrator offering seven years of experience as an Elementary School Principal. Results-driven, with expertise in financial and resource management and administration. Familiar with local, state and federal standards and regulations related to academic performance, assessment programs and educational practices. Experienced leading faculty and staff of a large elementary school and building a positive climate and culture for the school community. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently advocating for staff, students and families as servant leader to the community .
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Principal
Prince William County Public Schools
07.2017 - Current
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards aligned with PWCS Vision 2025 Strategic Plan commitments, goals and objectives.
- Mentored new teachers through observation feedback sessions, contributing to their growth as educators within school system.
- Evaluated teacher performance using objective measures and constructive feedback, fostering continuous improvement in instructional practices.
- Promoted diversity within school community by cultivating inclusive atmosphere that respected individual differences among students and staff members alike.
- Spearheaded school-wide initiatives aimed at reducing achievement gap among diverse student populations by targeting specific areas of need through targeted interventions.
- Increased parent involvement by organizing events, workshops, and regular communication channels to keep families informed and engaged.
- Prepared and executed successful school budget annually guided by needs of school.
- Established positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
Assistant Principal
Prince William Co. Public Schools
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Served as Administrative Designee for Special Education.
- Assisted with implementation of Collaborative Learning Teams.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote sense of community within school.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies, aligned with MTSS process to support student success.
- Provided growth-producing feedback during evaluations, conferences, and team meetings.
- Served as School Testing Coordinator for WIDA and Standards of Learning assessments.
- Monitored instructional practices to best support over 100 EL students.
- Analyzed data to better support students' academic instruction and interventions.
Summer School Principal
Prince William Co. Public Schools
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired staff of 30 employees
- Effectively managed budget based on 350 students
- Coordinated supply orders, staff meetings, school expectations and community involvement
- Conducted informal observations and reflective conferences will all staff members
- Mentored administrative intern for future summer school positions
- Maintained learning goals and curriculum instruction established by school district.
Teacher/Team Leader
Prince William Co. Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2013
- Served as Kindergarten and 3rd Grade teacher and team leader.
- Facilitated team transition into Professional Learning Communities
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
- Assisted in organization and implementation of 'Champion After School Clubs'
- Created safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Served as mentor teacher for PWCS and University of Mary Washington, supporting student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Significantly closed achievement gap for all student subgroups
Education
Master of Education - Administrative Leadership And Supervision
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Elementary Education
Marymount University
Arlington, VA07.2004
Skills
- Special Education Advocate
- Instructional Leadership
- Operational Budgeting and Planning
- Cultural Competency
- Recruiting and Hiring
- School Community Relations
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals (VAESP) Assistant Principal of the Year in 2017.
- PWCS Representative for Statewide Communities of Practice for Excellence (SCOPE) Cohort 18 hosted by the University of Virginia 2022-2024.
Professional Development
- Professional Learning Communities at Work (DuFour)
- Culturally Responsive Instruction
- SIOP- Sheltered Instruction for EL Learners
- VAESP & NAESP Professional Conferences
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
- Culturize Coaching- Casas & Associates
- Statewide Communities of Practice for Excellence (SCOPE) Cohort 18- University of Virginia
- Collaborative Planning Teams
Timeline
Elementary School Principal
Prince William County Public Schools
07.2017 - Current
Summer School Principal
Prince William Co. Public Schools
06.2016 - 07.2016
Assistant Principal
Prince William Co. Public Schools
07.2013 - 06.2017
Teacher/Team Leader
Prince William Co. Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2013
Master of Education - Administrative Leadership And Supervision
University of Mary Washington
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Elementary Education
Marymount University