Amanda Boyd
Lenoir City
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District ELA Teacher Leader
Lenoir City Schools
Lenoir City
01.2021 - Current
- Lead Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on instructional planning and student work analysis
- Facilitate professional development sessions on lesson internalization, data analysis, and effective ELA practices
- Coach and support new and early-career teachers (Stage 1), providing feedback and modeling best practices
- Collaborate with district and school leaders to strengthen ELA instruction across schools
ELA Teacher
Lenoir City Schools
Lenoir City
07.2011 - Current
- Taught grades 6–8 ELA, delivering standards-aligned instruction using HQIM and EL Curriculum since 2017
- Implemented effective reading and writing strategies for literacy improvement.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
ELA TIGER Coach
Lenoir City Schools
Lenoir City
- Provided targeted instructional coaching to teachers to improve student outcomes
- Supported implementation of high-quality instructional materials and research-based strategies
- Modeled lessons and co-planned instruction to build teacher capacity
District Technology Coach
Lenoir City Schools
Lenoir City
- Designed and delivered professional learning on integrating technology into classroom instruction
- Supported teachers in effectively utilizing district technology tools to enhance student engagement and learning
Education
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - Curriculum and Instruction
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN07-2013
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Tusculum College
Greeneville, TN12-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Human Growth and Learning
Tusculum College
Greeneville, TN05-2010
Skills
- Literacy Instruction
- Instructional Coaching
- Teacher Development
- Curriculum Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Progress Monitoring
- Data Analysis
- Professional Learning Facilitation
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Technology Integration
Certification
- Elementary Education (K–6)
- Middle Grades Education (4–8)
- ESL (Pre-K–12)
Accomplishments
- Level 5 Teacher (multiple years)
- Selected as a Model Classroom for the Knowledge Matters School Tours Campaign
- Little Tennessee Valley Education Commission Teacher of the Year
- Selected for 2024 State Board of Education Educator Advisory Team to review and revise current ELA Standards
- Selected for 2025 ELD and Academic Standards Crosswalk Taskforce
Timeline
District ELA Teacher Leader
Lenoir City Schools
01.2021 - Current
ELA Teacher
Lenoir City Schools
07.2011 - Current
ELA TIGER Coach
Lenoir City Schools
District Technology Coach
Lenoir City Schools
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - Curriculum and Instruction
Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Tusculum College
Bachelor of Arts - Human Growth and Learning
Tusculum College