Amber Blackwell
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Visionary Educator with solid execution in attaining and surpassing goals during twelve-year career. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students and challenging status quo. Detailed-oriented team player with innovative and decisive approach to solving operational problems. Seeking opportunity to continue to contribute to the field of Education
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean Of Culture
The Accelerated Schools
07.2019 - Current
- Led Schoolwide Behavior System Reform and Implementation K-8.
- Planned and organized student activities supporting development of interpersonal skills and relationships.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Oversaw and developed student mediation and restorative justice programs in response to behavior and discipline referral data
- Worked collaboratively and cross-functionally with all educational partners to decrease behavior referrals, increase attendance and improve school culture
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address organizational challenges
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
United Teachers Los Angeles Teacher Elect
The Accelerated Schools
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Participated in discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to collectively reach bargaining agreements
- Represented teachers in negotiations for collective bargaining agreement in The Accelerated Schools historic strike 2019
- Cultivated conversations to address organizational challenges of equity, policy and well-being practices
- Collaboratively created a new teacher evaluation system as a result of strike resolution
High School Physical Education Teacher
The Accelerated Schools
07.2016 - 06.2020
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
Education
M.Ed. - School Counseling
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2023
Teacher Credentialing Certification - Single Subject Physical Education
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Education
Carson Newman University
Jefferson City, TN05.2011
Skills
- Multi-Tiered Support Systems
- Process Improvement
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Public Speaking
- Team Building
- Continuing Education
Certification
- Fostering Inclusion and Diversity, Yale School of Management - April 2023
- Fundamentals of Global Sports Management NYU- October 2023
- ACE - Certified Personal Trainer -January 2021
Timeline
Dean Of Culture
The Accelerated Schools
07.2019 - Current
United Teachers Los Angeles Teacher Elect
The Accelerated Schools
09.2018 - 07.2021
High School Physical Education Teacher
The Accelerated Schools
07.2016 - 06.2020
M.Ed. - School Counseling
University of Southern California
Teacher Credentialing Certification - Single Subject Physical Education
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Education
Carson Newman University
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