Amanda Buda Email & Phone Number

Chandler, Arizona

Chandler, Az

-- Oversee special education programming for a network of charter schools throughout the State of Arizona-- Develop and facilitate targeted professional development for special education faculty and staff-- Create and implement policies and procedures in order to remain in compliance with State and Federal requirements under IDEA, Arizona Revised Statutes, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

I teach undergraduate courses in special education, educational law, and child development.

-- Teach 300 and 400 level courses in Education and Special Education to undergraduate students-- Engage students in an online learning environment

-- Served as a writing consultant for entry-level college classes. Mentored students on the writing process, time management, strategies and organization, grammar, and APA style.-- Graded weekly writing assignments for 100 and 200 level college courses in an online environment.-- Performed responsibilities in both Blackboard and E-College online learning formats.

Coolidge, Az And Gila River Indian Community, Az

-- Served as site administrator for 2 state-approved special education schools for students with special needs.-- Provided instructional and administrative leadership for professional and paraprofessional staff utilizing a strengths-based leadership style.-- Created and facilitated comprehensive professional development modules and workshops for staff.-- Developed relationships throughout Pinal County and the Gila River Indian Reservation with school leaders, community organizations, behavioral health agencies, and Gila River’s Tribal Education Department in order to successfully lead programming and support students and families at 2 school sites.

Maricopa, Az

-- Provided leadership for special education programming and staff for a public school district.-- Developed and facilitated professional development workshops for teachers, administrators, and therapists.-- Worked with the Arizona Department of Education’s Exceptional Student Services Department on legal compliance consultation, dispute resolution, assistive technology, and a host of other topics.-- Wrote and implemented federal and state grants (allocation and competitive).-- Identified issues in programming and procedures and gaps in training in order to improve the quality of special education programming from preschool through 12th grade in a rural public school district.-- Created new programming to expand the continuum of services available to students.

M.Ed., Special Education, Advanced Certified

M.Ed., Educational Leadership And Administration

B.A. Education, Special Education