Amy Wiktor
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly knowledgeable and experienced professional learning specialist with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Proven record of success in the field, and with managing and coaching. Eager to contribute to enterprise goals of the organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Professional Learning Specialist
Amplify
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Manage and coach 34 professional learning specialists, assessing impact and effectiveness through analysis of NPS scores and survey feedback from customers to support growth, set goals, and track success, with average Engagement and Knowledge NPS scores of 69 and 65, respectively.
- Deliver engaging professional development sessions on-site and remotely, tailoring sessions to the needs of specific schools/districts; flexibly pivoting and seeking out solutions.
- Collaborate with team members to create functional systems for regional tracking of PLS data, PD Strat burndown, and master budget tracker, allowing focus to shift to supporting enterprise goals.
- Provide ongoing support to multiple teams within the Professional Learning department, including beta testing and QA for courses, T&D onboarding, and PD Design.
- Demonstrate deep knowledge and ongoing learning of Amplify Literacy Suite products - CKLA, ELA, mCLASS, and Boost.
- Achieve or exceed role-specific and regional KPIs; 76% of Y24 goals complete or on track.
- Delight customers with a superior PD experience, evidenced by Engagement NPS of 68 and Knowledge NPS of70, verbal feedback from district leaders, and requests from districts and internal team members for specific sessions.
- Envision, plan, and implement long-term coaching engagements, including in Waukegan Community School District and Alleghany County, collaborating with district leaders to identify strengths and suggestions with the goal of a self-sustaining implementation.
6th Grade Teacher and Instructional Leader
Burley School
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Led the development of reading and social studies curriculum for grade level team, with a focus on integrating equitable educational technology tools and pedagogically sound practices to effectively meet the needs of all learners
- Developed 2-year strategic professional learning plan for school-based professional learning, identifying target areas of growth and prioritized action items to meet goals
- Updated 6th grade curriculum to meet equity and diversity standards with authentic high-quality resources, sourced from a variety of outlets to create engaging end-to-end learning experiences
- Integrated 1:1 iPad technology across curriculum to foster creativity, collaboration and communication within and beyond the classroom, engaging learners in authentic learning experiences
- Designed and led professional development for 50 K-8 teachers in technology integration, instructional equity, literacy, and inquiry; 90% identified new learning that they applied in their classrooms
- Co-designed and led family workshops to 20+ about parenting in the digital age based on measured needs school wide with 83% of participants gaining new knowledge
- Coached first-year teachers to implement middle school curriculum aligned to goals set in collaboration with mentees
- Communicated key trends with stakeholders (administration, colleagues, students, families) to demonstrate growth, success and challenges in implementation of professional learning.
Supervisor
Camp Chi
Lake Delton, WI
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed 16+ staff and 120+ campers over 2- and 4-week camp sessions, including scheduling, programming, quality of life for campers and general camp administration
- Coached first-year staff to evaluate camper situations, mediate conflict, and support campers in engaging in daily activities
- Retained 90% of staff from summer to summer
- Developed training for staff specific to developmental needs of campers they were serving using instructional models appropriate for the learning needs of teenage staff.
K-6 Technology Instructor
LEARN Hunter Perkins Charter School
Chicago, IL
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Developed and launched a K-6 technology curriculum that was successful across a range of devices and operating systems to meet the needs of the current student population
- Analyzed data and anecdotal assessments to refocus curriculum to be accessible and address functional technology needs and drive engagement of learners
- Integrated the inquiry model to develop media literacy and research skills in students 4th-6th grade
- Established curricular goals for K-3 to build foundational technology skills and practices for students
- Restructured the school schedule to effectively utilize time spent with students and allow instructors to develop units of study with greater breadth by seeing classes for consecutive weeks.
Education
MSEd - Elementary Education, Middle Grade Endorsement
Northwestern University
08-2014
BA - English and History
Binghamton University
05-2010
Skills
- Professional Development
- Hybrid/Remote Learning
- Google Workspace
- Salesforce
- Tableau
- Communication
- Organization
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Data Analysis
Certification
Illinois Professional Educator License, K-9, Middle Grade Endorsement English & Social Studies
National Board Certified Teacher, Early Adolescent ELA
Timeline
Lead Professional Learning Specialist
Amplify
07.2022 - Current
Supervisor
Camp Chi
06.2017 - 08.2018
6th Grade Teacher and Instructional Leader
Burley School
08.2015 - 06.2022
K-6 Technology Instructor
LEARN Hunter Perkins Charter School
07.2014 - 08.2015
MSEd - Elementary Education, Middle Grade Endorsement
Northwestern University
BA - English and History
Binghamton University