Amanda C. Farmer
Summary
Enthusiastic administrator dedicated to driving student and faculty success through continuous improvement programs. Committed to elevating academic levels for students, enhancing teaching skills for educators, and fostering community involvement. Proactive leader and team player with a proven track record of collaborating with innovative professionals to enhance instructional practices and improve student achievement. Experienced in fundraising, grant acquisition, cost reduction, and budget management. Known for building strong relationships with all members of the school community and prioritizing student needs. Passionate about creating positive learning environments and contributing to educational excellence. Solid understanding of curriculum development and school operations with adaptability to new challenges. Excited to utilize and further develop leadership and organizational skills in the Head of School at Carden Academy of Maui position.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Head of School
Carden Academy of Maui
07.2024 - Current
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Collaborated with faculty members to design professional development programs that enriched teacher's pedagogical skills.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas for improvement in student achievement and academic growth.
- Ensured timely communication between administration, teachers, parents, and students regarding important updates or announcements.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Improved school efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing new technologies.
- Maintain all daily operations including schedules and facility space.
- Served as chapter writer for WASC accreditation.
Owner / Manager
Orangetheory Fitness Maui
10.2023 - Current
- Maintain an operating budget of $2.1 million.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decision making.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for revenue growth, focusing on diversification and market expansion.
STEM Enrichment Teacher
Carden Academy of Maui
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Increased classroom engagement through the incorporation of hands-on, inquiry-based activities in lesson plans.
- Developed strong relationships with students by fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address the diverse needs of all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that connected STEM concepts to other subject areas.
- Integrated real-world applications into lessons, enhancing relevance and increasing student interest.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and complex assignments.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, creating a focused learning atmosphere.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
Middle School Science Teacher
Carden Academy of Maui
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Preparing lesson, administer student, constructive remarks, and critical thinking.
- Established classroom procedures and policies including protocol to obtain assignments and tests.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Established rapport with students and communicated with parents regularly.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Analyzed student performance and comprehension through test scores, assignments and contribution to class discussions.
Mentor Teacher
VIPKID
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Streamlined lesson planning with innovative technology tools, saving time and enhancing instructional delivery.
- Increased literacy rates among students with well-structured reading workshops.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication and hosting informative events related to curriculum content.
- Improved teacher-parent communication by organizing regular meetings and updates, strengthening community ties.
- Designed curriculum modifications for special needs students, ensuring accessibility and learning progress.
- Initiated peer tutoring program to support students struggling with course material, raising overall class performance.
- Provided assistance to faculty and staff by teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, and issuing transcripts.
Owner
Orangetheory Fitness (4 Locations)
03.2014 - 09.2019
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including $6 million budget over 4 locations, financial reporting, and tax preparation (4 LLC's).
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Improved team productivity by introducing innovative project management tools and techniques.
- Elevated brand awareness with targeted marketing campaigns, leveraging social media and digital platforms.
- Expanded business into new markets.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Owner / Operator
Farmer's Fitness Repair & Services
12.2006 - 12.2018
- Grew the business from 3 employees to 60 employees across 4 states in 12 years.
- Maintained gross revenues over $3 million for 4 years.
- Consistently increased gross revenue by 5% from 2006 to 2018 while enhancing net revenue by 8% over the same period.
- Evaluated company performance against objectives, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired results.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior logistics and repair to customers.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms for the business.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Oversaw the hiring process, selecting highly skilled candidates who contributed significantly to company success.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Improved safety standards by regularly reviewing protocols and implementing necessary updates.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Implemented effective financial management practices, improving cash flow and profitability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Studies
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott08-2002
Skills
- Education Administration
- Teacher Mentoring & Development
- Student Discipline & Safety
- Technology Enhancement
- Budget administration
- Organizational leadership
- Student and parent relations
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Team collaboration
- School event coordination
- Communications expert
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Powerpoint) ~ Windows OS ~ Macintosh OS ~ Social Media Applications ~ Internet ~ Typing Skills ~ SMART Boards ~ Zoom ~ Google Classroom ~ MS Teams ~ Google Hangout
Timeline
Assistant Head of School
Carden Academy of Maui
07.2024 - Current
Owner / Manager
Orangetheory Fitness Maui
10.2023 - Current
STEM Enrichment Teacher
Carden Academy of Maui
07.2023 - 07.2024
Middle School Science Teacher
Carden Academy of Maui
07.2020 - 06.2023
Mentor Teacher
VIPKID
07.2019 - 05.2020
Owner
Orangetheory Fitness (4 Locations)
03.2014 - 09.2019
Owner / Operator
Farmer's Fitness Repair & Services
12.2006 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Studies
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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