Amber Hayward
Miami
Summary
Educational Leader: Advocate for Student Success and Community Impact.
Passionate, results-oriented educational leader with a proven history of driving student achievement and engagement. Skilled in program development, community outreach, and building strong partnerships with parents, local stakeholders, and educational leaders. Expert in securing equitable resources, improving literacy outcomes, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance learning culture. Has mastered the power of relationships, aligning with community, educational, and political stakeholders across Miami to create impactful, citywide educational change. Committed to transformative leadership through effective communication, and collaborative partnerships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Amber's Room LLC
Miami
02.2022 - Current
- Established onsite educational enhancement program for children and families in village communities.
- Assisted parents with resume building, interview skills, housing, mental health, and social development.
- Implemented strategies to close literacy gap through comprehensive support initiatives.
- Organized field trips to broaden exposure for children and families.
- Facilitated homeownership assistance programs for community members.
- Advocated for students' needs, ensuring access to necessary resources and support.
- Supervised staff to guarantee high-quality service delivery in youth activities.
- Collaborated with community organizations to foster partnerships and resource sharing.
Educational Leadership Consultant
Urban League of Greater Miami Inc.
Miami
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with community organizations to support educational initiatives.
- Advised educational institutions on best practices in instructional leadership.
- Counseled students on career paths, job opportunities, internships and other post-secondary planning activities.
- Facilitated student and parent meetings to discuss educational goals, progress and challenges.
- Investigated and documented performance of educators and support team members and identified areas requiring improvement.
- Advocated for equitable access of resources among all schools within a given district or region.
- Led the development and execution of summer enrichment programs targeting skill development and academic readiness.
- Advised parents on best practices for supporting their child's educational journey and fostering a conducive learning environment at home.
- Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes and analyzing performance metrics and measurements.
- Conducted community outreach to engage diverse groups and gather insights.
- Facilitated workshops to educate community members on available resources and services.
- Collaborated with local organizations to develop supportive programs for residents.
- Assisted in creating informational materials to promote community initiatives effectively.
- Liaised with community members, business owners and officials to address current issues and find appropriate solutions.
- Provided counseling, case management, education and job training to diverse client base.
- Worked with volunteer groups on fundraising activities aimed at supporting neighborhood improvement efforts.
- Advised elected officials on matters related to public policy impacting their constituents.
- Coordinated events such as town hall meetings to promote civic participation.
- Cultivated and developed relationships with existing and potential referral sources, identified new partners, uncovered untapped opportunities, and raised brand awareness.
Elementary School Teaccher
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSi
Miami
08.2006 - 05.2022
- Designed engaging lesson plans to boost reading comprehension skills.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments and standardized tests.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to align with student learning goals.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies for varied learner needs.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance peer interaction and learning.
- Organized reading clubs to cultivate a passion for literature among students.
- Integrated technology tools to improve reading instruction and engagement.
- Mentored new teachers in effective literacy education practices.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Barry University
Miami Shores, Fl12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL12-2005
Skills
- Program development
- Educational advocacy
- Community outreach
- Data analysis
- Instructional leadership
- Partnership building
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Public speaking
- Transforming and impacting lives
- Changing learned behavior
- Implementing mental health strategies
Affiliations
Served as a Theodore Gibson Oratorical Sponsor all 16 years of employment with MDCPS. Made history in K-2 divison with most 1st place wins
Served as Title I Chess Sponsor all 16 years of employment with MDCPS
Served as Grade Level Chairperson & Social committee multiple years
Served as the Professional development liaison at Holmes Elementary 2017-2018
Served on the school Wellness and Health Alliance Committee – winning the silver medal awarded
to the school by former President Bill Clinton
Served as Social Committee Chairperson during my first 10 years at Melrose Elementary
Volunteer & Community Activist for the community of “Liberty City”
Volunteered as “Team Mom” for the Liberty City Optimist Program
Volunteer work with Tangela Sears for various community forums to build awareness of senseless
gun violence in Miami – Dade –County, as well as with “Mothers of Murdered Kids Organization”
Volunteer work with Sybrina Fulton, and the Trayvon Martin Foundation, various forums, school
drives, youth summits and panels
Volunteer work on various political campaigns
Represented MDCPS for the CBS 4 Town hall Meeting with the superintendent Alberto Carvahlo
Broward County Schools
Volunteer worked with the Circle of Brotherhood on various community projects
Volunteer worked with School board member Dorothy Bendross Mindighall on various community
projects, school supply drives, and a host of other various projects in district 2, where I worked my entire career as as chool teacher
Volunteer work with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence and congresswoman Fredericka Wilson
various activities community clean up, and forums
Current partnership with Mr. Willard T. Fair and the Greater Urban League Inc.
Created the Liberty City Educational Posse Parent Advocacy Group in Liberty City
Worked on Mayoral Campaign for Former Mayor Alex Penelas, and current Mayor Daniella Cava
Traveled to the AFT Conference, The CBC, and AFT Social Justice Conferences in Washington DC,
with the United Teachers of Dade
Love, Teach, Heal, 2011 Haiti
Participated in a wide variety of charitable works by traveling to Haiti to support children
devastated by the earthquake
Streamlined fundraising effort for the people devastated by Haiti earthquake
Implemented educational programs that children can work on independently
Mt. Olivette Baptist Church
Active Member
Serve as youth sponsor
Sunday School Teacher
Varies community activities monthly, to aid the residents of Over town such as food and cloth drives, feeding the homeless
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Recognized in “Who's Who Among America's Teachers” in 2008
Named "Francisco R. Walker Rookie Teacher of the Year” in 2008-2009
Regional winner of the Theodore Gibson Oratorical Speech Competition 2006-2012, first
place winner in the county - 2018 Central Regional Finalist for the Francisco S. Walker overall teacher of the year final 5 out of 33,000 teachers in MDCPS
- 2018 Techer of the Year in district presented by The Urban League of Greater Miami and Dr. Dorthy Bendross Mindighall
- 2023 National Trailblazer Award from the Trayvon Martin Foundation
- 2023 PBS Woman of the Month
Certification
- Florida Professional Teaching Certificate
- Esol Endorsement
- Amber's Room LLC
Timeline
Educational Leadership Consultant
Urban League of Greater Miami Inc.
02.2023 - 08.2025
Owner/Operator
Amber's Room LLC
02.2022 - Current
Elementary School Teaccher
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSi
08.2006 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Barry University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University