1.Leadership and People Management: Attract, retain, motivate, coach

AMY DECELLE

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LEADERSHIP & DIRECTOR FUNCTIONS

Developing Innovative Programs, Improving Standards, Leadership and People Management: Results Proven

• Masters of Arts: Curriculum and Instruction (2011) American College of Education, Chicago, IL, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

• Bachelors of Arts: Elementary Education (1999) Florida Atlantic University, Davie, FL, Graduated Magna Cum Laude

• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma (2015), National Board of Education, (2014), DETA & GLIDES Certifications (2009) Extremely accomplished professional with superior track record and an exceptional ability to lead others while implementing significant improvements and innovative techniques that have increased a variety of standards for the Broward County School District, Broward Education Foundation, and the private sector. Subject matter expert at designing, analyzing, and instructing successful trainings to increase proficiency for hundreds of colleagues, in addition to developing and executing funding for schools, foundations, and private sectors. Acknowledged for capacity to spearhead new departments and grants, which has improved programs equating to student success, while maximizing employees potential as professionals. Recognized by channel 10, and channel 7 news for award winning, exceptional grant writing, curriculum development, and proven success within Broward County Public Schools, which serves as a direct improvement in developing innovative teaching programs, decreasing behavioral issues and improving relationships with leaders in the county. Additionally, being an award winning, altruistic leader with knowledge of continuous learning to be the correlation for success, as well as using both socially and cognitively capacities to lead, while partnering with others have produced an efficacious journey. Areas of expertise and competencies:

Providing Guidance and Leadership Collaborating with Leaders in Varying Positions Developing & Improving Curricular Plans/Goals Designing & Coordinating Development Plans Coordinating & Negotiating with Institutions Monitoring Budgets & Forecasts Organizing Special Projects & Events Executive Presentation Development & Keynote Speaker Designing Effective Strategies/Techniques

Supervising & Developing Programs

Drafting & Improving Policies for High Performance Technology Based Services Expert

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FACILITATOR/MENTOR/TRAINER/LEADER Aug 1999 Present Broward County School, Tropical Elementary School Effectively serve on the various School Affiliated Boards as a leader, while revising Institute'ʹs policies and rules for School Improvement Plans. Developed program "ʺTrain Our Brains"ʺ and “Student Mentors” to increase application and synthesis of higher leveled learning opportunities, directly correlated to greater student achievement and increased positive behavior modification. Improved the general education curriculum for special needs students, as well as gifted and general education students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies generated by curriculum funded through awarded grants.

Created School Board approved Tropical Elementary pamphlet as well as designed the template for future educational changes and additional educational improvements Spearhead, monitor, and implement classroom instructional programs for several schools, which correlate with our Board of Education goals

Improve parent/teacher relationships for 1,000 students and parents through writing research based articles and information, published weekly, in addition to creating the "ʺRole Model"ʺ mentor program between students, increasing student development, enthusiasm, and achievement for learning Developed project control procedures such as project forecasts, design, creation, and distribution of Tropical Elementary School'ʹs Volunteer Movie for over 950 families, community partners, and businesses ENGINEER BOARDROOM Nov 2012 – Present

Interested in providing professional and superior leadership, instrumental in establishing and implementing the highest quality of standards. Broward County School Board, Superintendent’s Advisory Council Engineer boardroom and training multimedia presentations including video and text, using a variety of technology for the school district. Collaborate with the advisory board to implement current trends and effective tools for Broward County Public Schools.

Created training program for the Advisory Board on increasing student achievement and “Cooperative Learning” Engaged in dialogue on critical topics affecting teachers and students. Topics include: Florida Standards and Common Core, STEM initiatives, Teacher Leadership, and School Accountability ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER Nov 2012 Present University of Phoenix Educational Department, South Florida Consult on current trends in public school and higher education. Engage in dialogue related to critical topics affecting teachers and students today. Topics include: Florida Standards and Common Core, STEM initiatives, Teacher Leadership, School Accountability, Admission efforts.

Charter company objectives by leveraging internal resources and collaborating with educational leaders, while serving as a Liaison Officer with media to improve product coverage, marketing, school admissions and PR functions

Implement and develop boardroom discussion topics as an influential leader for the University of Phoenix GRANT DISSEMINATOR/GRANT TRAINER/INNOVATIVE COORDINATOR Aug 2010 Present Broward Education Foundation, Fort Lauderdale, FL Capitalizing teacher and community awareness and funding, achieving over goal target using data driven information with an 80% influx of members from my cadre. Secure positive coverage with media promoting Broward School'ʹs initiative to continue our innovative forum, while improving educational programs and grant procedures. Created the Award Winning Rater and Rubic Educational Program, which is successfully utilized by hundreds of educational professionals. This, ultimately, resulted in teachers increasing one level on their end of the year observations as well as allowing students to accept leadership roles in their educational journey Developing seminars, meetings, and workshops to generate financial opportunities for educators in order to fund learning projects that have demonstrated great success in students’ academic achievements Designing and implementing award winning strategic researched based grants for Broward County educators ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

2015 2016 Teacher/Administrator of the year Freedoms Foundations at Valley Forge Broward, Dade and Palm Beach County Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classrooms, reversing low end of year test scores in both math and reading for 100% of students for 17 consecutive years. Awarded "ʺStrive for Excellence” 2013 and 2014 for Excellence in Leadership Collaborate with and increased book sales 84% for the nationally published author, Andrew Toffoli, secure grant funding to create lessons for his historical series. Retained as keynote speaker for over 600 educators to showcase grant opportunities and inspire teacher leadership Spearhead County Educational Programs while providing professional expertise to various school Principals, including Erik Anderson, on developing Innovative Teaching Programs that served as a direct success in implementing effective educational strategies to stimulate students and improve educational standards. Professionally recognized by Robert Runcie, Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools for developing exceptional teaching methods, grants policies, as well as serving as an effective leader. References

Coco Burns, Program Coordinator Broward Education Foundation 754-***-****) *******.*****@**************.*** Alexandra Escobar, Campus College Chair, University of Phoenix 954-***-****) *********.*******@*******.*** Andrew Toffoli, Communications Instructor, Creator of Histories Book Series 305-***-****) ********@*****.***