Amber Hanks-Koberg
Garden City,ID
Summary
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated professional. Exceptionally skilled in instruction, curriculum development, project management, team leadership, relationships, mentoring, and coaching. Commits to working towards a shared vision, leading by ethical example, fostering professional collaboration and partnership, and most importantly, promoting the success of others.
Idaho State Department of Education's Master Educator Premium Award recipient, recognized for mastery of instructional techniques, classroom management, curriculum design, and professional practice.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Curriculum Developer, Mentor, ASB Advisor
Boise School District
01.2017 - 08.2024
- Developed innovative curriculum materials utilizing learning management systems and educational technologies for enhanced learning outcomes.
- Organized and managed project-based learning activities to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience for all students.
- Implemented cutting-edge instructional strategies that engage diverse learners.
- Provided guidance and support to student-teacher and early-career mentees to help them achieve their goals.
- Facilitated professional development sessions for adult learners applying adult learning theories.
Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, Teacher
Vision Charter School of Arts and Sciences
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Advanced community partnerships in support of shared vision of school efficacy, academic achievement, and student well-being.
- Provided expert-level classroom observations and feedback, resulting in improved instructional practices in 100% of K–6 classrooms.
- Orchestrated and managed 5 school improvement projects, revitalizing school culture, enhancing 15+ teacher's strategies, and boosting student learning outcomes by 20% across all subjects.
- Managed office operations, including discipline referrals, data-tracking, and communications with students, families, and employees.
- Designed and applied a visual arts curriculum and arts integration program impacting 650 students, 35 staff members, and stakeholders at K–12 Arts and Sciences school.
Teacher, Coach, Department Chairperson
West Ada School District
01.2000 - 01.2016
- Created engaging art lessons and provided exceptional instructional strategies, stewarding students of varying skill levels and learning modalities to success.
- Organized and curated student art shows to showcase over 650 student's talents to the community.
- Directed art department budget allocation to optimize program operations, resulting in a 15% reduction in costs.
- Advised yearbook concept development, design, and publishing processes, resulting in increased student purchases.
Administrative Designee
Meridian Middle School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Conducted staff evaluations, mentoring, and coaching of 8 new teachers, enhancing instructional effectiveness and student learning.
- Chaired a school-wide behavior management system team resulting in a 30% decrease in student disciplinary issues.
- Orchestrated and supervised 14 school-wide events, team-building activities, and faculty meetings.
- Accelerated 6 school improvement initiatives, resulting in improved school culture, and increased student attendance, engagement, and academic success.
Adjunct Instructor Professional Development
Northwest Nazarene University
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Developed course content and administered engaging professional development curriculum for 100% of adult learners enrolled, targeting diverse learning styles.
- Utilized technology to enhance instruction and accommodate different learning modalities.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments.
- Achieved 100% completion of course objectives among all course participants.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2014
Bachelor of Arts Art Education K-12 - undefined
Boise State University
Boise, ID12.1999
Skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Relationship building
- Communication
- Project management
- Mentoring and coaching
- Classroom instruction
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Curriculum development
- Leadership
- Learning Management Systems
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Accomplishments
•Promoted Social social-emotional learning initiatives as Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Diversity and Equity, and Character Education committee member decreasing tardies and absences by 80%.
•Implemented school-wide positive behavior initiatives decreasing student discipline referrals by 94%.
•Improved school culture through effectively advising the West Junior High Student Council leadership team and implementing The West Way improvement initiative.
•Contributed to the Meridian Schools Clinic Student Art Gallery opening as lead facilitator in partnership with Family Medical Residency of Idaho, impacting over 3,000 students and families.
•Awarded a $15,000 grant from the Meridian Education Foundation for Meridian Middle School's visual arts education art program.
•As instructional leader and digital content trainer with SAMSUNG schools partnership, implemented the one-to-one device school program at Meridian Middle School.
Certification
• Idaho State Teaching Certification
• Idaho State Principal Certification
• Boise State University Teacher Candidate Mentor Certification
• Institute for Strategic Funding Grant Writing Certification
• Teach Scape Certification
•West Ada School District New Teacher Institute Mentor Certification
Distinctions
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports team lead
- Social-Emotional Learning/Character Education team lead
- Student Leadership Advisor
- Visual Arts Curriculum Development team lead
- Yearbook Advisor
- National Art Education Association conference presenter
- Teaching with Technology conference presenter
- National Junior Honor Society Advisor
- Sound Grading Practices PLC group trainer
- AVID workshop participant and presenter
- Idaho Education Technology Association IETA conference attendee and presenter
Work Availability
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Teacher, Curriculum Developer, Mentor, ASB Advisor
Boise School District
01.2017 - 08.2024
Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, Teacher
Vision Charter School of Arts and Sciences
01.2016 - 01.2017
Administrative Designee
Meridian Middle School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Adjunct Instructor Professional Development
Northwest Nazarene University
01.2014 - 01.2015
Teacher, Coach, Department Chairperson
West Ada School District
01.2000 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts Art Education K-12 - undefined
Boise State University