Amanda Ruth Duran Sunderman

sunderman.amanda@gmail.com

Skype: MarkJSunderman

Skype Number: +1 315.849.0773

Education
Masters in Education, Equity, and Cultural Diversity
University of Colorado at Boulder, CO

June 2009

Masters in Elementary Education

University of Colorado at Boulder, CO

May 2006

Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Studies,

Concentration in Outdoor Education, Minor in Administrative Business
Gordon College, Wenham, MA

May 2004

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Objective: To obtain an Assistant Principal, Curriculum Coordinator or Elementary Teaching position.

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Professional Licensure: Elementary K-6, Colorado Department of Education

August 2018

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Administrative Experience
Schutz American School, Alexandria, Egypt
Assistant Principal

2014-Present

Responsible for the supervision, discipline, monitoring, and support of students. Implemented and enforced school
board policies, school rules and regulations. Assumed responsibilities of the principal in her absence. Worked
cooperatively with the principal and administrative team, to support school-wide goals and initiatives. Developed the
school-wide course, supervision, and professional development schedules. Mentored and supervised teaching assistants.
Curriculum Coordinator

2013-Present

Leader in the accreditation process and school-wide curriculum goal setting for Atlas Rubicon Map completion.
Trained staff in new programs, mentored new teachers, supported new teacher orientation and staff in-service,
facilitated professional development days. Worked closely with the Administrative Team and the School Board to
refine educational policy, develop the academic calendar, and the curriculum review cycle. Partnered with the School
Board and Strategic Planning Committee to write the Strategic Plan.
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Teaching Experience
Schutz American School, Alexandria, Egypt
5th grade
3rd grade

2013-2014
2012-2013

Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4th & 5th grade

2009-2012

Flynn Elementary, Westminster, U.S.A.

5th grade & Gifted and Talented (multiage classroom 2nd through 5th)

2006-2009

Leadership Experience

Strategic Planning Committee

PLC Leadership Team/ Co-Chair of the Core Team
Education Committee
Curriculum Review Cycle
Education 2020 Committee
Middle School Development Team
NEASC Accreditation Steering Committee & Curriculum Report Author
Principals Advisory Council
SACS Accreditation Committee
Destination Imagination Coach
Discipline Committee
Building Leadership Team

2014-Present
2013-Present
2013-Present
2013-Present
2013-2014
2013-2014
2012-2014
2011-2012
2011-2012
2010-2011
2010-2011
2008-2009

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Professional Training/ Experience

Principals Training Center- Instructional Supervision and Evaluation: Planning, Assessment, & Student Results
NEASC Accreditation Team Member- Served on team in April 2014
Rubicon Atlas- Led staff school wide goal of completing maps and in multiple trainings
Damian Cooper- Formative and Summative Assessments
Teacher Plus, Edline & Power School
PBIS & Response to Intervention (RTI)
TCI Social Studies Alive!- Trained new staff members in program usage
The Reading & Writing Workshop: Lucy Calkins
Reading Street
Literature Circles
6 Traits Writing
The Benchmark Assessment System: Fountas & Pinnell
NWEA MAP Assessment Training
ERB Writing Assessment, & CSAP Assessment
DRA Reading Assessment & DWA Writing Assessment (Adams District 50)
Dibels Oral Reading Fluency Assessment
Everyday Math- Modeled lessons and mentored new teachers
Science A-Z & Delta Science
NESA Leadership Conference- Nepal
AASSA Conference- Brazil
Identifying Gifted Students in Poverty Conference- U.S.A.
CAGT Conference- U.S.A.
Adams District 50 Standards Based Education- U.S.A.

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References
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