High School Management

Amanda Magnuson

***** ************** ******, ******, ** 48188

Cell: 734-***-**** Home: 734-***-****

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Objective:

I am enthusiastically seeking a position with your organization to best utilize my education, skills, and experience to ensure student achievement and improve the educational experience for every student.

Experience:

Keystone Academy (pre-K – 8) – National Heritage Academies – 8/2005 – 2/2011

• Interim Assistant Principal/Middle School Dean – 3/2009 to 2/2011

Responsibilities: Academic proficiency (MEAP, NWEA, ACT Explore, Michigan State Algebra Exam for High School Credit), academic growth (NWEA), strong instructional team, increase revenue (enrollment), control expenditures, engage stakeholders: achieved through – weekly observations and coaching sessions for all teachers; guidance of weekly PLCs to utilize data in planning; hiring quality teachers; mid-year and year-end evaluations of all teachers; high school guidance and counseling meetings; control of curriculum, supply, and substitute requests; directing additional requests for research-based items to appropriate stakeholders; strong relationships with area high schools and early/middle colleges; solid relationships with students, which aids in the discipline process; building and maintaining a climate and culture necessary for academic excellence; forming warm, supportive relationships with parents, Board members, PTO, and community members; training and coaching teachers through transition from traditional grading system to scoring scales (1-4) to support adoption of formative assessment process; and educating and supporting students, parents, and Board members through the same transition. As Interim AP from 3/2009-7/2009, served mostly as sole administrator in building; assisted in, and attended, Reauthorization Application Meeting for charter with Bay Mills Community College.

Accomplishments: Increased Middle School Reading growth rate by 5.1%, raised proficiency by 9.8%; increased Language Usage growth rate by 5.5%, raised proficiency by 7.9%; increased Math growth rate by 2.0%, raised proficiency by 6.0%; reduced curriculum expenses by 29.6% over two years; increased discount on student planners an additional 9.1% over two years; reduced student attrition by 20%, began school program of high school counseling to meet the needs of students wanting to attend charter or private high schools and introducing them to early/middle colleges.

• 4th Grade Teacher, Mentor, 3-5 Wing Lead, Academic Specialist for Classroom Management - 08/2005 to 03/2009

Responsibilities: Proficient reading group and 4th grade math; led PLC, met with principal weekly for administrative coaching; observed and coached mentees monthly; observed and coached teachers on classroom management.

Accomplishments: NHA Teacher of Excellence, created and coached a Math Club for three years, co-chaired the Math Curriculum Committee, began K-8 participation in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon, and led professional development sessions.

Crescent Academy International (K-8)

3rd Grade Teacher, Mentor / Lead Teacher - 08/2003 to 06/2005

Responsibilities: Wrote and taught 6-week, integrated unit plans for all subject areas; served as a cooperating teacher; mentored a new colleague; management of Scholastic Guided Reading books.

Accomplishments: Increased the use of computers, data projectors, and common software applications throughout the school; led professional development for utilizing Scholastic Guided Reading Program.

Prior to 2002 –

• Attended university – as Behavioral Sciences major, then Education major

• Stay-at-home mom for 10 years; volunteer in Southfield Public Schools in my children’s classrooms and in the library, which fed my interest in education field, as well as took classes at UM.

• Previous work experience is in the accounting field- 1987-1992. Decided to stay home to raise my kids.

Education:

• Nova Southeastern University-

Ed.D. Program – Concentration in Ed. Leadership, Minor in Program and Curriculum Development. Coursework completed December 2010- 61 credit hours earned.

Dissertation in final stage, with approval and degree conferment expected June 2011 GPA: 4.0

•Nova Southeastern University-

M.S. in Education (2008) - Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology GPA: 4.0

•University of Michigan-

B.A. Elementary Education (2002) - Major: Social Studies Minor: Math GPA: 3.96

University Honors Program and High Distinction Graduate

Certification:

School Administrator Certificate: Issued 3/8/2011 Expires 6/30/2016

Elementary and Secondary Admin K-12 (ES)

Elementary Professional License: Issued 05/29/2008 Expires 06/30/2013

K-5 All Subjects, K-8 Self Contained Classroom, 6-8 Social Studies (RX), 6-8 Math (EX)

Professional references will immediately be made available upon your request.

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