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Amelia Anderson

Niceville,FL

Summary

Focused education professional with master's degree in administration, experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at identifying curriculum specific to student populations, especially curriculum and educational protocols for students with special needs. Accomplished educator and leader, using data to guide decision-making. Dedicated to provide and encourage continuing professional development for teachers and para educators leading to greater learning opportunities for learners of all standards.. Possessing in-depth understanding of standardized testing, common core learning standards and performance benchmarking.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal

Richbourg School
Crestview, FL
05.2019 - Current
  • Monitored and evaluated 3 different educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback, earning 75% retention of new teachers.
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.

Assistant Principal

Mary Esther Elementary School
Mary Esther, FL
09.2016 - 05.2019
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
  • Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.

Teacher, Students With Autism

Lewis School
Valparaiso, FL
01.2007 - 09.2016
  • Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.

Education

Education Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
04.2018

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
04.2016

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
04.1990

Skills

  • Staff Training
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • School Improvements Planning
  • Student Performance Data Analysis
  • Decision Making
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Parent Meetings
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Google Drive and Classroom
  • Microsoft Office
  • Analytical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Teacher of the Year for Lewis School in 2015.

Certification

Elementary Education K-6

Exceptional Student Education K-12

ESOL certification

Autism Endorsement

Educational Leadership K-12

School Principal K-12

Timeline

Principal

Richbourg School
05.2019 - Current

Assistant Principal

Mary Esther Elementary School
09.2016 - 05.2019

Teacher, Students With Autism

Lewis School
01.2007 - 09.2016

Education Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction

University of West Florida

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

University of West Florida

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Florida State University
Amelia Anderson