Amanda Kilburn
Innovative Collaborator
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Open-minded and curious communicator promoting a wide-ranging skill set with in-depth background in education and international business. Culturally fluent and invested in diversity. Successful career educating and managing people in multiple academic as well as job positions and functions. Confident leader with demonstrated planning, organizational, and problem solving abilities.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
National Board Certified World Language Instructor
Wake County Public Schools
Raleigh, NC
08.2004 - 01.2022
- Designed, delivered, and assessed outcomes for Spanish language acquisition programs for variety of age groups K-12.
- Supervised and evaluated planning and presentation of student teacher’s lessons and classroom management skills.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns, diversify instructional strategies, and integrate new technology.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for educators.
- Worked with parents, families and caregivers to build and maintain strong relationships between community and school.
- Used data to drive instruction and school-wide decisions related to content.
Online Certified World Language Instructor
North Carolina Virtual Public School
Raleigh, NC
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Delivered Spanish language instruction and assessment to groups of 30 on Blackboard, Moodle, and Canvas Learning Management Systems.
- Implemented and optimized new curriculum and day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Created guides and course materials to reiterate lecture information and help students.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about student progress, working to involve parents in educational goals.
- Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress.
Owner/Manager of Operations
European Computers
Madrid, Spain
02.1991 - 05.2001
- Managed day-to-day business operations for PC manufacturing and sales company with annual sales over $1 million.
- Hired and trained Spanish staff.
- Coordinated and managed opening of subsidiaries in Barcelona Spain, Lisbon Portugal, and Leeds UK.
- Prepared and presented quarterly financial statements to stakeholders.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Reduced personnel turnover to 0% and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and developing leadership and ownership in key employees.
International Auditor
Ralston Purina
St. Louis, MO
10.1989 - 06.1990
- Conducted internal audits of Eveready battery divisions in Asian and Latin America onsite in Manila, Philippines
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Gathered and analyzed financial data to determine improvement efforts.
- Interviewed business owners, explained audit scope and conducted exit interviews of audit findings.
Internship
Price Waterhouse
Madrid, Spain
08.1988 - 02.1989
- Participated in interviews, performed observations and evaluated pertinent information to supplement audit findings.
- Assisted in verification of client financial documents.
Legal Assistant
Bill Bason, Attorney
Raleigh, NC
09.1986 - 06.1987
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Performed research on computer systems and documented current status, payment expectations, notes of conversations and other relevant information.
English Instructor
Kursolan
Madrid, Spain
06.1984 - 08.1986
- Taught English to adults and children at private institute
Education
MBA - International Business Studies
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 08.1987 - 05.1989
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, History And Political Scien
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 08.1980 - 05.1984
Study Abroad Program - Spanish Language And Civlization
Universidad De Sevilla
Sevilla, Spain 08.1983 - 05.1984
Skills
Motivational techniques
Timeline
Online Certified World Language Instructor
North Carolina Virtual Public School
08.2013 - 08.2016
National Board Certified World Language Instructor
Wake County Public Schools
08.2004 - 01.2022
Owner/Manager of Operations
European Computers
02.1991 - 05.2001
International Auditor
Ralston Purina
10.1989 - 06.1990
Internship
Price Waterhouse
08.1988 - 02.1989
MBA - International Business Studies
University of South Carolina
08.1987 - 05.1989
Legal Assistant
Bill Bason, Attorney
09.1986 - 06.1987
English Instructor
Kursolan
06.1984 - 08.1986
Study Abroad Program - Spanish Language And Civlization
Universidad De Sevilla
08.1983 - 05.1984
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, History And Political Scien
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
08.1980 - 05.1984
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