Learning and Leadership
Resume:
AMY SECOR
Learning & Development Leadership Development Talent Programs
In-person • Remote / Hybrid • Willing to Travel
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Learning and Leadership Development professional with 20+ years of experience designing, facilitating, and leading large-scale professional learning and leadership initiatives. Proven success coaching leaders, developing high-impact training programs, and driving organizational improvement through data-informed decision-making. Adept at partnering with senior leaders, managing complex programs, and building sustainable systems that improve performance, engagement, and outcomes. Seeking a Learning & Development Manager / Leadership Development Manager role. CORE COMPETENCIES
● Leadership & Executive Coaching
● Learning & Development Strategy
● Training Program Design & Facilitation
● Talent & Leadership Development
● Change Management & Organizational Growth
● Program & Initiative Management
● Data-Informed Performance Improvement
● Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
● Curriculum & Instructional Design
● Team Leadership & Coaching
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
High School Principal (Grade-Level Lead)
Hempfield High School Landisville, PA
May 2023 – Present
● Lead and coach faculty and staff through ongoing performance management, professional growth, and instructional improvement initiatives.
● Design and facilitate professional learning experiences aligned to organizational goals and performance needs.
● Partner with cross-functional student support teams to implement data-driven interventions and improvement strategies.
● Analyze performance and engagement data to inform targeted development plans and resource allocation.
● Support organizational culture, accountability, and continuous improvement practices. School Turnaround Consultant / Leadership & Faculty Coach (Remote) Instructional Empowerment South Bend, IN
June 2022 – May 2023
● Provided executive-level coaching to senior leaders to strengthen leadership capacity, systems alignment, and organizational effectiveness.
● Delivered targeted faculty and leadership coaching focused on instructional excellence, team effectiveness, and performance improvement.
● Designed and facilitated professional development around collaboration models, peer coaching, and continuous learning systems.
● Strengthened Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to improve team accountability, instructional quality, and outcomes.
● Supported large-scale change initiatives in underperforming organizations. Assistant Principal (Leadership & Operations)
South Western School District Hanover, PA
November 2020 – June 2022
● Supervised, coached, and evaluated professional and support staff, driving performance improvement and engagement.
● Designed and implemented professional learning initiatives aligned to organizational priorities.
● Led cross-functional teams and participated in department-level strategy and planning meetings.
● Developed agile operational solutions in response to staffing shortages and organizational constraints.
● Used performance and behavior data to guide intervention strategies and improvement planning. Assistant Principal
Elizabethtown Area School District Elizabethtown, PA June 2019 – November 2020
● Led coaching and development efforts for teachers and specialists across multiple disciplines.
● Designed and facilitated leadership team meetings and Communities of Practice across the district.
● Partnered with district leaders to support curriculum initiatives and professional learning strategy.
● Facilitated crisis response and organizational planning efforts.
● Analyzed data trends to support performance improvement and learner success. Instructional Coach / Professional Learning Lead
Elizabethtown Area School District Elizabethtown, PA August 2010 – December 2018
● Led, designed, and facilitated school-wide and district-wide professional learning programs.
● Served on the District Professional Growth Team responsible for leadership and faculty development strategy.
● Coordinated external experts and speakers for high-impact learning initiatives.
● Facilitated curriculum review, redesign, and implementation across multiple content areas.
● Coached professionals in data-driven decision-making and instructional best practices.
● Supported assessment design, implementation, and performance analysis. Instructional Designer
Learning Sciences International York, PA
April 2008 – July 2009
● Designed and developed online graduate-level and professional development programs focused on literacy and instructional excellence.
● Contributed to the design of a Master’s program in K–12 Literacy leading to Reading Specialist certification.
● Applied adult learning theory and instructional design principles to scalable learning solutions. Certification Coordinator
Alvernia University Reading, PA
July 2009 – August 2010
● Managed certification processes and compliance documentation.
● Coordinated communication, systems, and student support for certification programs.
● Oversaw departmental operations and student workers. Teaching Experience
● Smith Middle School, Solanco School District, Quarryville, Pennsylvania
Seventh Grade English Teacher: June 2005- April 2008.
● Smith Middle School, Solanco School District, Quarryville, Pennsylvania
Title I Reading Specialist: September 2004- June 2005.
● Smith Middle School, Solanco School District, Quarryville, Pennsylvania
Seventh Grade English Teacher: September 2002-August 2004.
● Garden Spot Middle School, Eastern Lancaster County School District, New Holland, Pennsylvania.
Long-term Substitute Reading Teacher: October 2001-June 2002.
● Garden Spot Middle School, Eastern Lancaster County School District, New Holland, Pennsylvania.
Long-term Substitute Social Studies Teacher: October 2000-June 2001. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of Education, Curriculum & Instruction
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education (Dual Certification: Early Childhood) Millersville University
Leadership & Supervisory Certifications
● K–12 Principal Certification
● K–12 Supervisory Certification in Curriculum & Instruction
● Reading Specialist (K–12)
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