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Amy Sindt

Bettendorf,IA

Summary

Ensuring a healthy collaborative environment. Supervising staff and overseeing day-to-day operations. Able to make quick decisions under pressure and comprehensively understand the company’s system and regulations. Excellent communication and organizational abilities. Passionate about being a leader for all stakeholders and staff. Perform employee relation management duties such as providing necessary training, ensuring staff meet requirements, emphasizing the importance of their job duties and accountability, and working with them on personal and work goals. Execute special studies, observe and evaluate staff, identify problem areas, and collaborate on solution-focused improvement of efficiency, accuracy, and quality of services. Work with team members to analyze, evaluate, and recommend appropriate resolutions, often through mediation. Work with the Director and coordinators to maintain positive relationships and achieve success. Solution-focused based to drive the planning of the company's goals. Administered duties effectively, including budgeting, reporting, marketing, and out-of-the-box thinking for our success.

Committed Assistant Principal with background in educational leadership and staff development. Managed academic programs, facilitated school-wide initiatives, and fostered positive learning environments. Strengths include strategic planning, team collaboration, and communication skills. Significant contributions to previous work include enhancing student performance and improving teacher effectiveness through innovative strategies and leadership.

Resourceful Assistant Principal known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in educational leadership, curriculum development, and conflict resolution. Excel in communication, team building, and problem-solving to foster an inclusive and effective learning environment.

Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities.

Resourceful professional in the field of education administration, recognized for exceptional productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, curriculum development, and staff management. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and leadership, ensuring successful educational outcomes and fostering positive environments for both students and staff.

Skilled in leading educational programs from kindergarten through secondary levels with experience in developing curriculum and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Demonstrated ability to improve student engagement and academic performance through effective leadership and collaborative team management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability, and strategic planning abilities that have contributed to successful school operations and enhanced learning environments.

Educational and organizational leader offering several years of career excellence. Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of community involvement methods and proposal writing focused on delivering highly-successful fundraising outcomes. Esteemed educator and communicator proficient in instruction and team building exercises with students and faculty.

Goal-oriented and financially-astute professional bringing advanced proficiency in allocating and managing educational organization resources. Utilizing familiarity in standards and state, federal, and local regulations to achieve and implement academic achievement plans and programs.

Accomplished professional with advanced education and extensive classroom experience. Decisive in making operational, hiring and learning decisions. Clear and consistent in enforcing school rules and discipline.

Qualified administrator with long history in education and dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success. Attentive to pulse of school to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success in teachers and methods. Hands-on in mentoring teachers and supporting students.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

The Center
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Facilitate conversations between team members to build leaders amongst the team to problem-solve
  • Evaluate policies monthly to ensure they comply with state regulations and services are being delivered with fidelity
  • Created a user-friendly website for all stakeholders
  • I found community partners who believed in our building and took part

Lead Special Education Teacher/Interim Principal

Arrowhead Academy
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Facilitate conversations regarding student behavior between teachers and building teams to problem-solve
  • Evaluate special education services to ensure they comply with state regulations and services are being delivered with fidelity

Lead Teacher

Davenport School District
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Provided professional development at the district level and the building level
  • Modeled classroom management techniques for the self-contained BD program
  • Organized groups based on district evidence and district goals
  • De-escalated stressful situations using relationship building
  • Offers support to a level 3 Self-Contained BD program
  • Offered administrative support during administrative absences
  • Provided instructional coaching in all content areas
  • Provided support and training for READ 180, 95 percent, and Reading Mastery
  • Created a new curriculum for direct instruction for students in need
  • Filled in for the Behavior interventionist

6th/7th/8th Grade Reading Interventionist

Williams Intermediate
Davenport, IA
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Taught 95% Reading curriculum to struggling readers, including ESL and special education students
  • Trained all reading teachers on 95% reading, ensuring they were using it with fidelity
  • Raised student scores by 27% and helped transition them back into their reading class
  • Developed and maintained a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district

6th Grade Teacher

North Scott Community Schools
Eldridge, IA
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Worked to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning all students' broad academic and behavioral progress
  • Strived to implement the current state instructional standards and the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives
  • Evaluated student progress and provided formative feedback regularly
  • Built relationships with students to ensure student success

4th Grade Teacher

Columbus School District
Columbus Junction, IA
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Planned and taught a culturally diverse student setting
  • Made accommodations daily due to language barriers
  • Created plans for all ability levels
  • Involved in technology and reading committees
  • Implemented Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System

3rd Grade Long-term Sub

Davenport School District
Davenport, IA
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Planned and prepared thematic units for all subject areas
  • Evaluate special education services to ensure they comply with state regulations and services are being delivered with fidelity
  • Collaborated with all teaching teams in all subject areas, ensuring they followed pacing guides
  • Developed explicit Instructional lesson plans and taught with fidelity

Principal

The Center
01.2024
  • Worked to ensure evidence-based and data-driven research-based tactics were researched to improve company growth
  • Establish relationships with specialists, community members, and staff to provide high-level interventions and morale
  • Continual professional development is needed to implement different ideas so that the team can collaborate and reach its full potential
  • Create new innovative ways to increase the size of our building
  • Found marketing strategies that worked to get excellent hires

Education

Master of Arts with Honors - EDL. Administration

Western Illinois
Macomb, IL
01.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Ed.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
01.2006

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Supervision
  • Decision-making
  • Understanding regulations
  • Communication
  • Organizational abilities
  • Leadership
  • Training
  • Accountability
  • Problem-solving
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Quality improvement
  • Mediation
  • Relationship management
  • Goal setting
  • Budgeting
  • Reporting
  • Marketing
  • Out-of-the-box thinking
  • Discipline management
  • Policy Implementation
  • Employee oversight
  • Curriculum Evaluation
  • Personnel Management
  • Academic administration
  • Standardized testing and scoring
  • Performance standards and analysis
  • Personnel reviews
  • Program Development
  • Student and parent relations
  • Critical Thinking and Judgment
  • Faculty support
  • Program Evaluation
  • Teacher Mentoring
  • Performance monitoring
  • Parent Engagement and Communication
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • School Facilities and Operations
  • Budget Development
  • New Student Orientation
  • School Security and Safety Procedures
  • Documentation
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Training and mentoring
  • Proficient in Google Suite
  • Team Collaboration
  • Budget Administration
  • Master Class Schedule
  • Student retention
  • Confidence and Determination
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Behavioral Intervention
  • Student Engagement
  • Fundraising
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Curriculum Design
  • Program implementation
  • School Administration
  • Elementary Education
  • Community Engagement
  • Parent Communication
  • Technology integrations
  • Transportation Coordination
  • IEP development
  • Prioritization
  • Student Recruitment
  • Curriculum Development
  • Disciplinary Actions
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Staff Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Staff Management
  • Program Management
  • Academic advising
  • Literacy strategies
  • Classroom Management
  • Community Relations
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Attendance monitoring
  • Policy and procedure development
  • School culture
  • Process Improvements
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Standardized Testing
  • Staff Assessment
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Human Resources
  • Strategy Development

Administrativeexperience

  • Principal, The Center, 2024, present, Worked to ensure evidence-based and data-driven research-based tactics were researched to improve company growth. Establish relationships with specialists, community members, and staff to provide high-level interventions and morale. Continual professional development is needed to implement different ideas so that the team can collaborate and reach its full potential. Create new innovative ways to increase the size of our building. Found marketing strategies that worked to get excellent hires.
  • Assistant Principal, The Center, 2019, 2024, Facilitate conversations between team members to build leaders amongst the team to problem-solve. Evaluate policies monthly to ensure they comply with state regulations and services are being delivered with fidelity. Created a user-friendly website for all stakeholders. I found community partners who believed in our building and took part.
  • Lead Special Education Teacher/Interim Principal, Arrowhead Academy, 2018, 2019, Facilitate conversations regarding student behavior between teachers and building teams to problem-solve. Evaluate special education services to ensure they comply with state regulations and services are being delivered with fidelity.
  • Lead Teacher, Davenport School District, 2012, 2018, Provided professional development at the district level and the building level. Modeled classroom management techniques for the self-contained BD program. Organized groups based on district evidence and district goals. De-escalated stressful situations using relationship building. Offers support to a level 3 Self-Contained BD program. Offered administrative support during administrative absences. Provided instructional coaching in all content areas. Provided support and training for READ 180, 95 percent, and Reading Mastery. Created a new curriculum for direct instruction for students in need. Filled in for the Behavior interventionist.

Certification

  • Illinois Administrative - Spring of 2011
  • Illinois Standard License: Endorsements in Reading, Social Science, and LBS1
  • Six Sigma Principles Certification

Communityandprofessionalactivities

IPA, Music, family activities, camping, and dance

Additional Information

Seven years of experience leading a Human Resources team. Experience includes hiring and training staff, recruitment efforts, overseeing new projects, and leading staff development meetings. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Proficient in all Google platforms, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Major strengths in solution-focused critical thinking and problem-solving.

Dutiesaccomplishmentsrelatedskills

Ensuring a healthy collaborative environment. Supervising staff and overseeing day-to-day operations. Able to make quick decisions under pressure and comprehensively understand the company’s system and regulations. Excellent communication and organizational abilities. Passionate about being a leader for all stakeholders and staff. Perform employee relation management duties such as providing necessary training, ensuring staff meet requirements, emphasizing the importance of their job duties and accountability, and working with them on personal and work goals. Execute special studies, observe and evaluate staff, identify problem areas, and collaborate on solution-focused improvement of efficiency, accuracy, and quality of services. Work with team members to analyze, evaluate, and recommend appropriate resolutions, often through mediation. Work with the Director and coordinators to maintain positive relationships and achieve success. Solution-focused based to drive the planning of the company's goals. Administered duties effectively, including budgeting, reporting, marketing, and out-of-the-box thinking for our success.

Employmentexperience

  • HR/Executive Leader
  • Marketing
  • Talent Recruiter
  • Principal/Assistant Principal
  • Special Education Leader
  • Team Leader
  • Department Leader
  • Technology Consultant
  • Google Suite Administrator
  • Data Teams Instructor/Instructional Coach

Timeline

Principal

The Center
01.2024

Assistant Principal

The Center
01.2019 - 01.2024

Lead Special Education Teacher/Interim Principal

Arrowhead Academy
01.2018 - 01.2019

Lead Teacher

Davenport School District
01.2012 - 01.2018

6th/7th/8th Grade Reading Interventionist

Williams Intermediate
01.2012 - 01.2014

6th Grade Teacher

North Scott Community Schools
01.2008 - 01.2012

4th Grade Teacher

Columbus School District
01.2007 - 01.2008

3rd Grade Long-term Sub

Davenport School District
01.2006 - 01.2007

Master of Arts with Honors - EDL. Administration

Western Illinois

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Ed.

University of Iowa
Amy Sindt