AMANDA KELLY SHANKLE-ERDMAN
Bristol
Summary
Dedicated and student-centered math educator and instructional leader with over a decade of experience across diverse school settings. Passionate about equity in education and improving outcomes for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Recently earned a Doctor of Education with research focused on project-based learning to support mathematical success. Proven leadership in RTI implementation, curriculum development, and departmental collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Teacher
Sullivan County Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
- Algebra I, Geometry, Pre-AP (Honors) Geometry, Statistics, Team-taught SPED Classes
- Prom Coordinator (2017-2021)
- RTI Teacher Leader (2018-2022), RTI (Response to Intervention) Tier II and III
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Utilized innovative teaching techniques such as project-based learning to foster student engagement and critical thinking skills.
- Math Department Chair (2021-2022, 2023-2024)
- Student Tech Coach (2022-2024)
Game Master
Tri-Cities Escape Game
02.2019 - 02.2020
Math Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Algebra I, Geometry, AFDA, and Pre-IB/MYP Algebra II, Team Taught Sped and EL Math Classes with 20 hours of EL Training
- Pre-IB/MYP Personal Project Supervisor (2012-2014)
- Member, SOL School Improvement Committee (2012-2013)
- Professional Learning Community (PLC) Lead (2010-2014)
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
Cashier, Customer Service Associate
Kroger
11.2004 - 08.2010
Student Teaching
Cumberland County Schools
03.2010 - 06.2010
- Independent Study (self-paced) Algebra I and Geometry
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Practice and Innovation (Curriculum Studies)
University of South Carolina
Columba, SC01.2025
Master of Education - Educational Administration
University of South Carolina
Columba, SC01.2021
ESTEEM I
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics, Minor in Spanish, Secondary Licensed
Longwood University
Farmville, VA01.2010
Skills
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating and encouraging
- Student performance evaluations
- Lesson planning
- High school math
- Real-world applications
- Project-based learning
- Curriculum development
Certification
- Effective until 31 August 2026 State of Tennessee ILL Administrator, Beginning Administrator PreK-12
- Effective until 31 August 2028 State of Tennessee Professional, Mathematics 7-12
- Effective until 30 June 2030 Commonwealth of Virginia Collegiate Professional License, Mathematics
ADDITIONAL TRAINING, CERTIFICATES, AND EXPERIENCE
July 2021-Present Sullivan East High School, Bluff City, TN
- Assistant Cross Country Coach (2021-Present)
- Assistant Track Coach (2024-Present)
May 2024 Niswonger Foundation Externship
January 2024 Youth Mental Health First Aid USA, National Council of Mental Wellbeing
June 2017, 2019 TN State Standards Training, Science Hill High School Johnson City, TN
June 2019 Item Review Committee, Nashville, TN (Geometry)
Summer 2016, 2017, Sullivan County Schools, Blountville, TN
- County Curriculum Guide Team Member/Writer (Algebra 1, 2016, Geometry, 2017 and 2021)
January 2011-2014 Gar-Field High Senior High School, Woodbridge, VA
- Assistant Crew Coach
August 2013 NCTM Conference, Washington D.C.
Summer 2012 Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
- County Curriculum Guide Team Member/Writer (Algebra 1)
August 2011 MYP Academy (MYP Mathematics Level 2 Certified)
Timeline
Game Master
Tri-Cities Escape Game
02.2019 - 02.2020
Math Teacher
Sullivan County Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
Math Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
Student Teaching
Cumberland County Schools
03.2010 - 06.2010
Cashier, Customer Service Associate
Kroger
11.2004 - 08.2010
Master of Education - Educational Administration
University of South Carolina
ESTEEM I
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics, Minor in Spanish, Secondary Licensed
Longwood University
Doctor of Education - Educational Practice and Innovation (Curriculum Studies)
University of South Carolina
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