Amber Von Der Hofen

• Organize and facilitate Instructional Leadership Team meetings focused on shared leadership in order to assess/improve instruction and student learning outcomes
• Participate in University of Virginia's Partnership for Leaders in Education
• Develop & implement 90-day strategic plans with input from stakeholders
• Foster positive, collaborative relationships and positive culture by promoting open communication, active listening, feedback loops, and a deep level of appreciation
• Research and develop best practices for teachers in an online setting
• Utilize the Danielson Framework for classroom evaluations for teachers in Grades K-12 to assess teacher effectiveness and monitor implementation of instructional infrastructure
• Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives
• Cultivate positive relationships between community members, parents, students, and teachers
• Lead school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals
• Continued commitment to improving student learning outcomes by consistently analyzing data & adjusting instructional practices accordingly through weekly Instructional Data Team meetings
• Supports North Valley School for Young Adults with site supervision to ensure continuity of district expectations, solid implementation of 90 day plan, and monitoring of student data to ensure compliance with ACE licensing from CDE
• Developed processes and procedures to streamline referrals for alternative education programming
• Serve as the liaison between the Zero Drop Out program and Mapleton Public Schools
• Collaborate with PSOC to audit transcripts, credits, and identify programming options for students
• Serve as mentor and plan/deliver professional development to Assistant Directors

• Served on the District Leadership Committee to develop the Board Policy and Regulation for Instructional Leadership Teams
• Served on the District Talent Management Committee to develop and implement the BEI interview processes and procedures at the district level
• Represented Mapleton Public Schools to help the district receive Cognia Accreditation
• Nominated for Administrator of the Year
• Contributed to the design and planning of the new Adventure Building including work spaces, furniture, and budget
• Managed school-based budgets, custodial team and work orders effectively to ensure optimal use of resources
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
• Prepared staff and community for the shift from Spanish Literacy to Dual Language programming
• Established a culture of continuous improvement and cultivated a positive work environment by fostering open communication, empowering employees to voice their ideas that led to increased retention rates and boosted overall team morale.

• Partnered with principal to ensure alignment with the vision and goals of the school, district and IB World School standards of practice
• Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively
• Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions
• 504 coordinator
• Built and maintained positive relationships with stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.

• Developed tailored professional development plans for each K-12 group of educators to improve teaching effectiveness.
• Introduced staff to IB World School standards of practices to lead them toward authorization in coming years
• Supported Administrators and District team in collaborating with CDE to move out of Turnaround Status
• Supported teachers with resources and feedback, enhancing classroom management skills.
• Led curriculum development sessions for refining and aligning educational content.
• Coordinated with school leadership to ensure alignment of instructional goals and outcomes.

Kindergarten Teacher-7 years

Middle School Reading Intervention-1 year

5th Grade Teacher- 3 years