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Amanda Willis-Frye

Minneola,Florida

Summary

Focused education professional with master's degree in Educational Leadership and Elementary Education and over twenty years of experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Well-versed in best instructional practices, coaching, mentoring, curriculum, pedagogy, andragogy, professional development, testing, and exceptional student education.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Dean

Minneola Charter School
08.2022 - Current
  • Supervision of the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program (VPK-8th grade)- observations of ESE teachers- providing specific, targeted feedback, assistance in the development and review of ESE teacher Individual Professional Growth Plans, review teacher lesson plans weekly, conduct classroom visits to monitor for ESE support facilitation, review of Individual Education Plans for all ESE students prior to meetings, facilitation of ESE meetings for middle school students.


  • Testing Coordinator for 6th-8th grade- creating schedules and groups for testing, assigning and managing testing accommodations, organization of materials for testing, communicating with Lake County Schools.


  • Supervision of all teachers in grades prekindergarten, third, fourth, and fifth grades- reviewing lesson plans weekly, conducting classroom observations, providing targeted, specific feedback, reviewing Individual Professional Growth Plans and providing feedback.


  • Discipline Support- conferencing with students, communicating with parents, and coordinating with staff on disciplinary incidents.


  • Curriculum for Middle School- managing the inventory and ordering of all curriculum materials in grades 6-8.


  • Professional Learning Opportunities- creating surveys for professional learning needs for staff, developing a schedule for course offerings, creating classes in True North Logic, coordinating with outside consultants to provide professional learning, supervising the implementation of professional learning opportunities at Minneola Charter, personally facilitating several professional learning opportunities including mindfulness for educators, restorative practices, and book studies promoting literacy and engagement.


  • New Teacher Orientation- creating and facilitating sessions for new teachers.


  • Creation of the SADDLE program to provide corrective instruction for students performing below grade level standards.


  • Creation of the Mustangs on a Mission program to increase community support and involvement with our stakeholders.


  • Data disaggregation- creating spreadsheets and graphs to report state and district data.


  • Supervision of students during arrival, lunch, and dismissal.


  • Supervision coverage at afterschool events.



Education Consultant

Difference Makers Education Consulting, Inc.
08.2018 - Current
  • Providing district-level professional learning sessions on mindfulness, restorative practices and neurodiversity to district-level professionals, school-based administrators, teachers, and staff.
  • Providing consultation services in English Language Arts for nationwide companies and schools across the state of Florida.
  • Analysis of data trends and prescriptions for improvement in the areas of student engagement, curriculum knowledge, and student achievement.

Curriculum Resource Teacher

Minneola Charter School
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.

Literacy Coach

Lake County Schools- Clermont Elementary
11.2017 - 07.2020
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
  • Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
  • Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
  • Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.

ESE Support Facilitator

Lake County Schools- Grassy Lake Elementary
08.2014 - 11.2017
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.

ESE School Specialist/Curriculum Resource Teacher

Lake County Public Schools- Rimes ELC
08.2011 - 02.2012
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.

Curriculum Resource Teacher

Lake County Public Schools- Beverly Shores Elem
08.2010 - 08.2011
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.

Teacher-4th

Four Corners Charter School
08.2009 - 08.2010
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Developed the MTSS system at Four Corners Charter and educated staff on implementation
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Teacher- ASD

Lake County Schools- East Ridge Middle School
08.2008 - 08.2009
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.

Teacher- 4th and 5th

Orange County Public Schools
08.2006 - 08.2008
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
11.2022

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
06.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
12.2001

Skills

  • School Administration
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Student and Parent Relations
  • Process Improvement
  • Special Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Institutional Effectiveness
  • Teacher Development
  • Standardized Testing
  • Group Facilitation and Presentations
  • Google Drive and Classroom
  • Student Performance Data

Certification

  • Educational Leadership
  • K-12 ESE
  • K-12 ESOL
  • Integrated 5-9
  • K-6
  • Reading Endorsement
  • MBSR- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction


Timeline

Administrative Dean

Minneola Charter School
08.2022 - Current

Curriculum Resource Teacher

Minneola Charter School
08.2020 - 08.2021

Education Consultant

Difference Makers Education Consulting, Inc.
08.2018 - Current

Literacy Coach

Lake County Schools- Clermont Elementary
11.2017 - 07.2020

ESE Support Facilitator

Lake County Schools- Grassy Lake Elementary
08.2014 - 11.2017

ESE School Specialist/Curriculum Resource Teacher

Lake County Public Schools- Rimes ELC
08.2011 - 02.2012

Curriculum Resource Teacher

Lake County Public Schools- Beverly Shores Elem
08.2010 - 08.2011

Teacher-4th

Four Corners Charter School
08.2009 - 08.2010

Teacher- ASD

Lake County Schools- East Ridge Middle School
08.2008 - 08.2009

Teacher- 4th and 5th

Orange County Public Schools
08.2006 - 08.2008

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

American College of Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

University of Central Florida

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