Amy McNeal
Holden,Louisiana
Summary
Educational professional prepared for leadership roles in academic settings. Focused on collaborative teamwork and achieving educational goals. Reliable and adaptable, with strong leadership and organizational skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lower School Principal
Oak Forest Academy
08.2020 - Current
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication.
- Enhanced safety protocols, creating secure and welcoming school environment for students and staff.
- Coordinated with junior and high school to align school objectives with district-wide goals, ensuring cohesive educational strategy.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Contributed to accreditation process, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and educational standards.
- Facilitated professional learning communities, encouraging collaboration and shared best practices among faculty.
- Implemented school-wide behavior management system, reducing classroom disruptions and fostering better learning environment.
- Submitted successful grant applications leading to increased funding for various school initiatives.
- Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
2nd Grade Teacher
Oak Forest Academy
08.2006 - 07.2020
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback for improved academic performance.
Assessment Coordinator/Juvenile Drug Court
21st Judicial District Court
08.2003 - 05.2006
- Promoted from Truancy Officer, then Drug Court Counselor, to Assessment Coordinator in short time.
- State evaluator reported excellent evaluations.
- Provided insightful recommendations after assessment to families in need of services.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
LSU Shreveport
Shreveport12-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05-1996
Skills
- Staff management
- Instructional leadership
- Ethical leadership
- Student engagement
Certification
Educational Leader Level 1 - 4/23-4/26
Non-Public Teaching Certificate - Life
- Lower Elementary Grades
- Elementary Grades
- PK3-K
Timeline
Lower School Principal
Oak Forest Academy
08.2020 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Oak Forest Academy
08.2006 - 07.2020
Assessment Coordinator/Juvenile Drug Court
21st Judicial District Court
08.2003 - 05.2006
Educational Leader Level 1 - 4/23-4/26
Non-Public Teaching Certificate - Life
- Lower Elementary Grades
- Elementary Grades
- PK3-K
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
LSU Shreveport
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
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