Amy E. Walter
600 Park Avenue
York, PA 17406
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EXPERIENCE

Faculty Research Assistant, Public Safety Training & Technical Assistance
Program 	July 2009 - Present
University of Maryland	Greenbelt, MD
•	Write public safety grants, on a part-time basis, to help cities and police
departments secure much needed grant funding.

Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs	                October 2008
– June 2009
Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania	Harrisburg, PA
•	Coordinated the process for selecting Distinguished Title I Students and
Schools throughout Pennsylvania. Process included reviewing data to determine
which schools have successful Title I programs; developed rubrics for selecting
the schools based on data and made recommendations to appropriate agencies on the
schools and students selected.
•	Assisted the Program Manager for Title II B (Math and Science Partnerships) in
managing the grant programs funded throughout the state. Tasks included:
compliance monitoring and technical assistance visits to sites; reviewing
evaluation data and Annual Performance Report data to ensure accuracy prior to
submission to the United States Department of Education (USDE); coordinating
meetings of project directors to review information, and other duties as
necessary.
•	Coordinated statewide professional development sessions for new Federal
Program Coordinators at the Local Education Agency (LEA) level.
•	Was responsible for providing guidance of the federal education laws to three
Intermediate Units (IUs): Lincoln, Lancaster-Lebanon and Chester County IU.
•	Provided technical assistance to the school districts, vocational technical
schools, non-public schools, charter schools and community agencies in Franklin,
Adams, Lancaster, Lebanon, Chester, and York County. The technical assistance
regarded the development of programs which impacted student achievement and
attendance. The primary focus was to improve teaching and learning to assist
students in achieving high academic standards.
•	Developed and provided training for state and national conferences and
workshops for teachers, administrators, counselors, parent groups, service
providers and others involved in the development and implementation of a variety
of educational programs.
•	Provided consultation and technical assistance services to local public and
non-public school entities, including intermediate units (IUs), local government
and community agencies in the development, maintenance and evaluation of programs
for students in public and non-public schools.
•	Provided consultation, technical assistance, support and monitoring to
consultants, program reviewers, peer review panelists and others as appropriate.

•	Worked cooperatively with other divisions, bureau staff, and State and Federal
Departments on the integration of educational support programs with other
programs designed to assist in the improvement of teaching and learning to help
students achieve high academic standards.
•	Developed and conducted program monitoring and evaluation activities, which
improved teaching and learning and assisted students achieve high academic
standards.
•	Developed reports, materials, guidelines and publications which assisted
professionals in the schools and community members on the development of
effective programs to improve the teaching and learning to assist students
achieve high academic standards.

Fiscal and Data Coordinator, Division of Migrant Education	                     
       August 2007 – October 2008
Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania	Harrisburg, PA
•	Administered the fiscal portion of the Migrant Education Program (MEP) with
particular emphasis on budgetary regulations, guidelines, accounting practices in
accordance with the State guidelines regulating contracts and grants. Developed a
plan for the distribution of funds and submits to the Division Chief for approval
and signature.
•	Coordinated the completion of the migrant grant applications. Served as
liaison to the Comptroller’s Office, Legal Office and agencies concerning
application approval and other migrant education matters.
•	Evaluated documents received from the project areas. Reviewed and analyzed for
procedural accuracy and adherence to fiscal regulations. Made recommendations to
the Division Chief and to local project directors for modifications to increase
effectiveness of fiscal and administrative components.
•	Oversaw the statewide coordination of the recruitment component of the
program. Provided statewide leadership, training and assistance to Migrant
Education personnel at all levels on the non-regulatory guidance from Office of
Migrant Education (OME).
•	Planned, developed, and coordinated the statewide re-interview process for
quality control. Worked cooperatively with Office of Chief Counsel and in
consultation with the Division Chief.
•	Oversaw PA’s statewide migrant education student database and assessment
system. Directed the activities of the contracted database coordinator. Advised
local project managers and data entry specialists. Developed guidelines for the
collection of data and its components and submits to the Division Chief for
approval.
•	Coordinated the design and implementation of the statewide Palm Project that
will use PDA’s to transfer data from the filed to the local database and
subsequently to the State MIS 2000 database. Maintained a high quality design
throughout the development and implementation.
•	Provided statewide training at all levels for implementation of the Palm
Project.
•	Chaired the MIS-2000 Advisory Committee. Recommend statewide procedures based
on the committee discussions. Presented recommendations to the Division Chief for
approval.
•	Analyzed reports from the State database to determine systemic shifts in
enrollment, student achievement, program outcomes, mobility and other issues that
affect the direction of the program. Made recommendations to the Division Chief
for statewide policy adjustments to respond to these changes.
•	Oversaw the completion of the statewide Comprehensive Needs Assessment.
•	Administered the fiscal portion of the State Child Care, Reading Is
Fundamental and Dollar-A-Day. Developed funding formulas and presents to the
Division Chief for signature. Coordinated the completion and submission of the
grant applications from the Local Education Agencies (LEAs).
•	Administered the fiscal component of statewide childcare programs and conducts
on-site monitoring visits for adherence to regulations. Prepared the monitoring
tool and reports. Evaluated effectiveness by conducting on-site visits.
•	Participated in the MEP team to monitor the grantees. Conducted on-site visits
to determine compliance with state and federal guidelines. Recommended plans of
action to correct areas of non-compliance.
•	Conducted periodic on-site visitations to the local project areas to observe
local programming and to advise program staff on effective practices.
•	Maintained ongoing contact with project areas, school districts, intermediate
units and universities to provide advisory resource services and program
coordination and answer procedural questions, interpret policy and recommend
development of service delivery.
•	Coordinated and completed the federal performance report. Aggregated data and
prepares information to submit to the OME. Presented to the Division Chief for
signature.
•	Oversaw the planning and implementation of the annual statewide in-services,
quarterly data specialists’ trainings, biannual recruitment trainings.
•	Coordinated and implemented the annual Shelter, Instructional, Observation
Protocol (SIOP) training with Title III staff.
•	Coordinated bimonthly project managers meetings, statewide retreats, and staff
in-services. Identified needs for discussion with local directors.
•	Planned and presented workshops at local, state, and national events.
•	Oversaw clerical pool employees.
•	Developed training plans and provided guidance to PA Management Associates.
•	Distributed funding based on formulas for funds to the LEAs.
•	Provided technical assistances to the local project directors in the
completion of the grants.
•	Recommended recruitment plans to the Division Chief for approval.

Budget Analyst, Office of Developmental Programs	April – August 2007
Department of Public Welfare, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania	Harrisburg, PA
•	Reviewed, analyzed and evaluated information on provider cost reports and
budgets.
•	Established standard per diem rates for providers based upon cost reported in
the annual cost report and in accordance with the regulations as well as prepared
necessary paperwork associated with standard rates.
•	Reviewed, analyzed and evaluated documentation submitted as a part of a
request for a waiver of the standard interim per diem rate.
•	Provided technical assistance to providers, other ODP staff, including
regional staff as well as staff from other offices.
•	Prepared summary information regarding Non State ICF/MR programs as assigned
in conjunction with the section supervisor.
•	Prepared documentation and reports for the annual ICF/MR Assessment.
•	Monitored the return of funds to the department and the submission of the
Quarterly Assessment Reports under the observation of the section supervisor.
•	Maintained facility files, including detailed fiscal information, including
cost reports, budgets, rate setting correspondence, licensing and certification
information and legal issues.
•	Attended quarterly Task Force meetings and prepared to present information and
training under the preparation and training of the section supervisor.
•	Met with representatives of provider agencies.
•	Participated in the gathering of relevant information and preparation of
testimony in conjunction with guidance and direction of the Office of General
Counsel in cases of rate appeals under the direction of the section supervisor.
•	Worked with the Bureau of Financial Operations on audit appeals.
•	Assisted providers in resolving billing difficulties in conjunction with the
Office of Medical Assistance Programs.

Full-time Faculty, Computer Science Department	July 2006 – April 2007
York Technical Institute	York, PA
•	Taught general education classes including classes on sociology, computer
math, operating systems and career success.  
•	Was able to instill excitement for learning in the students and to motivate
them to achieve the highest degree of excellence possible in their choice major.
•	Received highest possible ratings ‘Excellent’ from students; students rate
teachers’ performances during their coursework.

Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science Department	February 2001 – April 2006
Hawaii Pacific University	Honolulu, HI
•	Taught courses including classes on management, negotiation, operating
systems, networking, sociology, computer math, and career success.  
•	Was able to instill excitement for learning in the students and to motivate
them to achieve the highest degree of excellence possible in their choice career
field.
•	Received highest possible ratings ‘Excellent’ from students; students rate
teachers’ performances during their coursework.

Financial Systems Administrator	Sept 1999 – March 2005
United States Air Force - Headquarters Pacific	Hickam Air Force Base, HI
•	Was directly responsible for the information technology requirements in the
Financial Management Directorate and Office of the Comptroller (PACAF-FM),
including network security and maintaining the Comptroller Local Area Network
(COMPLAN)  and supporting 50 intermediate users with on-the-spot training.
•	Provided 24/7 global network administrative support for all bases in the
Pacific theater. 
•	Analyzed, diagnosed, and corrected all systems problems resulting in
recovering critical data when problems arise – e.g. servers crash.
•	Installed 50 new computers within one month of receiving the systems,
installed 17 new network printers at a later date.  Installed a total of 150+
systems since first starting position.
•	Single handedly kept computer operations flowing on a daily basis with very
little or no down time, especially during network-wide virus attacks.
•	Researched information technology needs using Air Force Way System (AFWAY) and
purchased necessary equipment as needed.
•	Managed the directorate's Windows 2000 print and file server.
•	Managed and installed all 50 Windows XP Professional desktops and other FM
specific functional applications such as Command Budget Automated System (CBAS),
Base Level Budget Automated System (MicroBAS),  Defense Joint Military Pay System
(DJMS), Services Financial Analysis System (SFAS or MWR), (ABSS) Automated
Business Service System, (PBAS) Program Budget Accounting System, Defense Travel
System Limited (DTS-L), Obligation Adjustment Reporting System (OARS), Command
Resource Information System (CRIS), Resource Allocation Programming Information
Decision System (RAPIDS).
•	On occasion, requested by other financial departments at Air Force bases
throughout the Pacific theatre for technical assistance.
•	Installed and maintained Defense Messaging Systems (DMS)  in the Financial
Management Directorate.
•	Instructed and supervised assistants in carrying out network operations in the
event that I wasn’t available.  Was responsible for training and directing
assistants in network operations.  
•	Supported 50 users in managing all network user accounts and setting up
account profiles.
•	Maintained the Financial Management (FM) webpage including web design,
modification, and inclusion of downloadable files in compliance with the Air
Force Portal design standards.
•	Maintained the FM Portal page by updating it with the latest links.
•	Backed-up the FM server daily and provide restoration when needed.  
•	Oversaw a major wire plant install project to upgrade the entire Comptroller
Local Area Network (COMPLAN).  
•	Worked with the (15th CS, NCC) Host Base Communications and Information
Squadron on a daily basis to resolve issues regarding the (HBAN or Backbone)
Hickam Base Area Network.
•	Worked with users to explain the importance of computer security, violations,
and ramifications of non-compliance with network security procedures. Explained
highly technical subject matter to users in a way they can understand.

Cryptologic Technician Maintenance	Nov 1993 – Dec 1998
United States Navy - Security Group Activity	Kunia, HI & Edzell, Scotland
•	Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on state-of-the-art electronic
equipment and systems, using diagnostic testing equipment, such as multimeters,
voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
•	Assisted with the installation, configuration and modification on a major
Naval intelligence electronic system; repaired and calibrated a wide variety of
precision electronic test equipment. 
•	Learned advanced electronic system trouble-shooting methods based on
complicated technical concepts to isolated faults within a given circuit path,
resulting in quickly restoring full service.
•	Troubleshot problems with critical intelligence circuits to minimize downtime
to distant and front-end users.
•	Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on electronic intelligence
equipment used in land, sea and air operations.
•	Recovered $500,000+ in lost inventory by researching inventory tracking
databases and physically finding lost inventory.
•	Maintained an electronics parts supply valued at over $3.5 million.
•	Ensured critical mission data flow and minimized down time by maintaining
cryptologic equipment and intelligence circuits during critical times.

EDUCATION

Villanova University	Villanova, PA
•	Certification in Six Sigma – Black Belt.	2010
		
University of Phoenix	Phoenix, AZ
•	Doctorate of Business Administration – DBA.	2010
•	GPA 3.57/4.0
Writing a dissertation on the topic of:
	A Qualitative Study of an Urban High School Making Adequate Yearly Progress:
Studying Teacher Motivation and its Impact on Making Adequate Yearly Progress.
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Hawaii Pacific University 	Honolulu, HI
•	Master of Business Administration – MBA.	2001
•	Focused on International Business – GPA 3.13/4.0
•	Worked full-time while carrying a full-time course load.
Some of the coursework included:  Human Resource Management, Quantitative
Mathematics and Advanced Statistics, Economic Analysis and Forecasting, Financial
Management and Strategies, Corporate Information Systems, Law for Managers,
Accounting for Managers and Thesis Paper.

Hawaii Pacific University 	Honolulu, HI
•	Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – BSBA.	1999
•	Majored in Finance – G.P.A. 3.39/4.0.
•	Worked full-time while attending school full-time.

Yorktowne Business Institute 	York, PA
•	Associate of Specialized Business – ASB.	1995
•	Majored in Medical Secretarial Science – G.P.A. 3.5/4.0
•	Worked full-time while attending school full-time.
Earned the Dean Vaughn Award for medical terminology.

CERTIFICATION

•	United States Navy - Basic and Advanced Electronics.                          
      Pensacola, FL
Some of the coursework included:  AC/DC Circuit Analysis, Digital Logic and     
             1994
Microprocessors, Personal Computer Repair, Quality Assurance, AC Circuits, Basic
and Advanced Electronics Laboratory, Communications (Electronic), Computer
Systems and Organization, Digital Principles, Electronic Systems Troubleshooting
and Maintenance, Solid State Electronics and Technical Mathematics.
•	Have read and practiced MCSE coursework - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer.