Amanda L.

Fay
amanda.lynn.fay@gmail.com: 920-621-3725

EDUCATION AND LICENSING

Mankato, MN
Minnesota State University: Mankato
December 2017
Masters of Science, Educational Leadership

University of Wisconsin: Eau Claire

Bachelor of Arts, Comprehensive English Education Eau Claire, WI
Secondary Education, Age 10-21 Cumulative GPA: 3.76 December 2010
Academic Honors: Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Deans List (Fall 2006-2010),
Academic Distinction (Fall 2006-2010), Recipient of The Outstanding Senior Award

Teaching License Information

Wisconsin: Professional Educator - Valid through June 30, 2021: 1 300 English Education 6-12
Minnesota: Standard License - Valid through June 30, 2021: Communication Arts/ Literature 5-12

RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
Technology Integration Specialist July 2015 - Present
Prior Lake Savage Area Schools - Prior Lake, MN

Promoting the use of digital technology and innovative programing to transform student learning
Engaging and auditing current digital practices, then developing action plans to encourage growth
Collaborating with case managers to support students with assistive technology
Planning and rolling out of over 4,000 iPads every school year
Conducting research about advancements in innovating programming to inform decision making
Leading district professional development and district groups as part of teaching and learning
Other Relevant District Involvements:
Twin Oaks and Hidden Oaks Building Instructional Leadership Committee Member
Middle of Middle School ESTEM Committee
Administrative Teaching and Learning Team member
Community Education Cooking & Coding Instructor

Google Certified Education Trainer July 2013 - Present

Planning and presenting educational technology sessions for other area conferences and workshops
both for hire and as a volunteer, ex: Google Mini- Summit 2015 in Turtle Lake for CESA 11
Guidance for technology in education planning, implementation, integration, and goal setting
Group, and individual professional development and coaching to increase student achievement

South Minneapolis Rotary Club Youth Exchange Club Counselor July 2016- Present
Bloomington, MN

Advocate for youth exchange student including building a relationship and trust
Liaison between student, Rotary Club, host family, school, and community
Guide and counsel student in matters such as choosing classes, friends, activities, and community life
Assist student in adapting to culture and the language
Remedial Teacher - Afternoon Success Oct. 2016 - Present
Prior Lake Savage Area Schools - Prior Lake, MN

Work with struggling students and intentional non-learners after school for extra help
Re-teach classroom material to students in an adapted manner
Provide a structured and trusting learning environment for students to accomplish their work, feel
comfortable asking for help along the way, and know they will be responsible for their actions
Establish a safe and fun learning community for students to partake in after school

7th Grade English Teacher Aug 2011 - Present

Chippewa Falls Middle School - Chippewa Falls, WI

Collaborating with team members to problem solve student issues

Writing and implementing curriculum with the other 7th grade English teachers utilizing different
learning styles and accommodations for individual students to meet standards
Reviewing in collaboration with the other two 7th grade English teachers as a data team after formative
assessments to modify lessons and make sure students are ready for the summative assessment
Assisting other CFMS teachers with instructional technology for the classroom - providing technology
coaching, technology tuesday classes, and support for technology integration in the classroom
Other Relevant District Involvements:
District and Middle School Technology Planning Committees
Member of the PBIS Committee
Original Member of the Device Selection Committee for the 1:1 Initiative
Student Connections Group Facilitator- Girl Power Group
WACTE Early Career Educator Award Nominee- April 2014

District Technology Trainer July 2013 - July 2015

Chippewa Falls School District

Creating and teaching technology takeovers for employees about educational technologies
Creating and teaching over 30 after school Google Apps for Education classes focused on basic GAFE
skills as well as technology integration in basic, intermediate, and advanced levels
Helping to create, plan, and teach Google Summer Camp for Chippewa Falls School District teachers
Working with CFSD teachers in follow up, technology integration sessions
Prepared and presented at Parent University and Back to School Nights for Parents and Community

Rotary Program Co-Chair, Service and Fundraising Committee Member Nov 2014 - Present
Chippewa Valley, WI (Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Menominee)

Collaborate with other program co-chair, members, and public to find and solidify speakers for
meetings to increase member awareness about our community
Volunteer all around the Chippewa Valley to eradicate hunger
Goal setting for fundraising and service committees for the year and specific events
Contacting community members to speak, volunteer, and/or donate to help our cause

Certified Common Assessment Trainer June 2014 - Present

Chippewa Falls School District - Chippewa Falls, WI

Train teachers in the successful planning and implementation of summative and formative
assessments
Support teachers in the data teams process to inform instruction and assessment