Amber McFadden
Sumter
Summary
Dedicated education professional with experience in school culture, SEL, and operations. Passionate about expanding educational access for underserved students through equitable practices, restorative approaches, and strong family partnerships. Known for leadership in school operations, behavior support, extracurricular programming, and community engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Culture and Operations Assistant
Liberty STEAM Charter Elementary Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 behavior support for 2nd-5th grade scholars using restorative conversations, de-escalation, and Social emotional learning (SEL) practices.
- Contribute to a culture team that raised MAP Reading proficiency from 39% to 61%, with 96% of scholars showing growth from Fall to Spring.
- Support scholars with IEPs through individualized behavior plans, positive reinforcement systems, and clear expectations.
- Coordinate daily school operations for over 300 scholars including arrival/dismissal systems, transitions, family communication, and event logistics.
Event Specialist
Kona Ice
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring smooth setup and execution.
- Developed engaging promotional materials to enhance event visibility.
- Managed inventory and supplies, maintaining optimal stock levels for events.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors to secure favorable event services.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and customer engagement.
Sales Associate
Hibbet Sports
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experience and drive sales.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and organization.
- Developed product knowledge to effectively communicate features and benefits to customers.
- Trained new staff on sales techniques, product knowledge, and store policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Morris College
Sumter, SC05-2027
High School Diploma -
Crestwood High School
Sumter, SC05-2020
Skills
- Efficiency improvement
- Event coordination
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Behavioral support
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
Timeline
Culture and Operations Assistant
Liberty STEAM Charter Elementary Academy
08.2024 - Current
Event Specialist
Kona Ice
02.2023 - 01.2024
Sales Associate
Hibbet Sports
11.2019 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Morris College
High School Diploma -
Crestwood High School
Volunteer/Leadership Activities
Sumter County Parks and Recreation Volunteer (2022-Present)
- Support youth programming, community events, recreational activities, and school–community partnerships that enhance enrichment opportunities for students.
- Assist with youth sports programs by promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development, helping students build confidence and healthy habits through structured athletic activities.
Saturday School Enrichment Committee Member (2024–Present)
- Support planning and execution of Saturday School sessions that promote academic growth and enrichment.
- Apply democratic leadership by involving teachers and volunteers in decision-making to increase engagement and morale.
Yearbook Committee Member - Liberty STEAM Charter (2025–2026)
- Assist with layout design, photo curation, student features, and publication timelines.
- Support capturing school culture and representing diverse scholar voices.