Amanda Gurney

Email: amandamariegurney@gmail.com Phone: (614) 554-9227

Home Address: 4150 Nichols Lane Johnstown, OH 43031
Professional Website: http://amandagurneyportfolio.weebly.com/
Classroom Website: http://amandagurneysclassroom.weebly.com/

Objective

Seeking an administration position enabling me to maximize and demonstrate my

expertise, administrative knowledge, community relation abilities, and problem solving
skills to contribute to the success of my students, school, and community.

Education Bachelor of Arts from Mount Vernon Nazarene University

GPA: 3.75, Magna Cum Laude, Deans List 2006- 2010
Masters degree in Education Administration
from Ashland University
GPA: 4.00

Mount Vernon, Ohio

Spring 2010
Ashland, Ohio
Spring 2016

Licensure Ohio Principal License - PreK-6, Grades 4-9, Grades 5-12

Early Childhood Education with a Reading Endorsement and a Fourth and Fifth grade
Generalist Endorsement.

Administrative and Leadership Experience

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Administrative Resource for Gahannas Chinese Program- Gahanna, OH

Student Council Advisor- Blacklick Elementary- Blacklick, OH
Professional Development Leader- Blacklick Elementary- Blacklick, OH
Literacy Leadership Team- Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools- Gahanna, OH
Building Leadership Team- Blacklick Elementary- Blacklick, OH
Musical Drama Team Director- Blackick Elementary- Blacklick, OH
5th Grade Reading Club Director- Blacklick Elementary- Blacklick, OH
Administrative Team- Onechurch New Albany, OH
Building Leadership Team- Stingle Elementary- Ontario, OH
Ohio Resident Educator Mentor- Stingle Elementary Ontario, OH
5th Grade Talent Show Director- Stingle Elementary- Ontario, OH
Tutoring Club Director- Cornerstone Academy- Westerville, OH
Student Education Association: Early Childhood Representative

Aug 2016- Present

Aug. 2016- Present
Aug. 2015- Present
Apr. 2015- Present
Aug. 2015- Present
Aug. 2015- Present
Aug. 2014- Present
Nov. 2015- April 2016
Aug. 2013- May 2014
Aug. 2013- May 2014
Apr. 2012- Aug. 2014
Jan. 2012- June 2012
Jan. 2008- Jan. 2009

Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH

Teaching Experience
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Blacklick Elementary- Fifth grade classroom teacher- Blacklick, OH

Stingel Elementary- Fifth grade classroom teacher- Ontario, OH
Cornerstone Academy - Lead teacher, all-day kindergarten- Westerville, OH

Aug. 2014- Present

Aug. 2012- June 2014
Aug. 2010- June 2012

Special Skills

OTES Teacher Evaluator- Certified to administer the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System.
Lucy Calkins Curriculum- Leader in implementing Lucy Calkins reading and writing programs.
Professional Learning Communities- Trained by Ken Williams and implemented in grade level teams
Co-teaching- Model for co-teaching with Intervention specialists and gifted teachers.
Google Apps- Leader in using Google apps like Classroom, Read and Write, etc.
Classroom Management- Leader in classroom management strategies.

Committee Work
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Recess Committee- Organized a system for playground rules and procedures.

Paragon Night Committee - Coordinated social studies performance nights.
Math and Reading Night Committee - Organized game for the math and literacy
night. Acted in literacy night productions.

Volunteer Work
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OneChurch Teacher -Teach Sunday school, lead childrens music, and aid
for a child with special needs.
Worship Team Member- Sing on the worship team at Heartland Church.
Welcome Desk Attendant- Welcome new comers to Heartland Church.
Care Committee Member- Make meals for families in need.
Head Start - Preschool/kindergarten with a focus on teaching impoverished
children and families.

Personal Information
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Background- I was born in Westerville and have been a native of Franklin

County for most of my life. When I was ten, my parents moved us to
Johnstown so we could enjoy life in the country.
Schooling- I graduated from Gahanna Christian Academy in 2006.
Family- My husband and I met in college. We have been happily married
since 2010.
Hobbies- Outdoor adventures are a passion of mine. I love to hike, bike, ski,
practice yoga, skate, or swim. My next goal is to try paddle boarding.
Talents- Singing has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I
love theatre and musicals. I have performed in numerous plays, talent shows,
musicals, church bands, and stage productions since 1998.
Health- I believe in living a healthy life. I volunteer a lot of my time teaching
people about clean eating and healthy life choices. Currently I am building an
informational website to be a resource for people who are struggling with
autoimmune issues.

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