o Led action steps related to the District Strategic Plan, resulting in measurable increases in student achievement across K-12, highlighting strategic leadership abilities and a results-driven approach to advancing district goalso Led the development and monitoring of K-8 ELA curricular resource implementation plans spanning 3.25 years, establishing specific benchmarks for each semester of the school year. Successfully achieved each benchmark within the designated timeframe, leading to enhanced teacher efficacy and notable improvements in student achievement.o Strategically realigned Curriculum and Instruction district budget to align with district priorities, resulting in substantial cost savings amounting to several thousands of dollars while ensuring effective resource allocationo Implemented Destiny Resource Manager, optimizing resource allocation and demonstrating fiscal responsibility, a crucial skill for overseeing district-wide budgetso Revamped Microcredential Professional Development model, directly linking professional growth to staff compensationo Led comprehensive curriculum reviews across multiple subjects, demonstrating expertise in curriculum development and alignment with state standards, essential for ensuring academic excellence district-wideo Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate District Library Media plan and Gifted and Talented Plan, highlighting collaborative leadership skills essential for fostering stakeholder engagement and building a supportive educational environmento Expanded Summer School offerings, staff, and enrollments, showcasing a proactive approach to addressing student needs and promoting educational equity

o 2017 National Blue Ribbon Recipient for Exemplary High Performance (U.S. Dept. of Education)o Led a building of 560+ students and 60+ staffo Mental Health District Committee (2016-present)o Multi-Level Systems of Support District Committee (2016-present)Professional Development Experiences:* SAIL Leadership Cohort (AWSA, 2016 - 2018)* Universal Design for Learning graduate course (2017)* Mental Health First Aid (National Council for Behavioral Health, 2017)* Manage to Lead Training (AWSA, 2016)* PLCs at Work Conference (Solution Tree, August 2016)

o Led building of 430+ students and 40+ staffo Designed School Leadership Teams: Behavior, Research & Development, and 21st Century Learningo Supervisor for Administrator Practicum through Concordia University (10, 51)o District Trainer for Nonviolent Crisis Interventiono Active leader on District-Level Committees:- Grading and Reporting- Multi-Level Systems of Support- Social Studies K-12 Alignment Steering Professional Development Experiences:* Learning Leadership Academy (AWSA, 2015-2016)* Manage to Lead Training (AWSA, Summer 2016)* State Convention (AWSA, Fall 2015)

o Supported principal in leading a building of 430+ students and 40+ staffo Implemented new safety protocols using ALICE model o District Trainer for Nonviolent Crisis Interventiono Active leader on District-Level Committees:- Grading and Reporting- Multi-Level Systems of Support- Social Studies K-12 Alignment Steering - SafetyProfessional Development Experiences:* State Convention (AWSA, Fall 2014)* Leadership Now Conference (Solution Tree, April 2015)* PLCs at Work Conferences (Solution Tree, September 2013, August 2014)* Instructional Coaching (Cognitive Coaching Institute & New Teachers’ Project, 2013 - 2015)* Enhancing Verbal Skills (Crisis Prevention Institute, August 2014)

o Designed and facilitated graduate-level writing courses on writing workshops, writing circles, Atwell’s Lessons That Change Writers, and Words Their Way o Facilitated Summer Writing Institutes at the Milwaukee Art Museum for administrators and educatorso Organized and directed district-wide book studies for professional developmento Wrote and co-instructed parent workshops focusing on early emotional literacy and managing challenging behaviors in young children

o Led and ensured compliance with State Standard (t) in a district of 4000+ studentso Designed K-12 Gifted Identification Process which included Screening Flowchart, Parent/Teacher Referrals, Grade Level Universal Screenero Established K-12 Gifted Identification Criteria for five areas of giftednesso Created and led a Gifted Education Parent Support Team that met quarterlyo Designed multiple means of stakeholder communication via a new website and a GT District Newslettero Revised honor course criteria for incoming 9th graderso Led staff professional development for: GT Steering Committee, 6-8th Grade Common Core Math Alignment Committees, counselor meetings, six buildingso Director of Camp Invention (1st - 6th grade) for summer enrichment opportunity

o Common Core Standards Math Transition Committee Leader (2011-12)o Teacher-in-Charge for the building (2010-12)o Tech Forum Chicago Attendee (2012)o Talented and Gifted District Committee Member and Building Liaison (2010-12)o Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Instructor (2007-2011)o Grading Task Force (2008-2011)o Building Leadership Team (2009-2011)o Interview Selection Committees (2009-2010)o Technology Cadre Grade Level Representative (2008-2010)o District Technology Plan Building Representative (2010)

o Instructed the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Applications of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® programs in open and onsite formats in the US and Canadao Conducted 1-day, 2-day, 3-day re-certification/renewal courses, and 4-day instructor certification programs for various human service professionals from various settings: security, corrections, mental health, education, law enforcement, developmental disabilities, long-term care, and social serviceso Researched, wrote, and published articleso Conducted interviews and reviewed resumes for candidate selectiono Speaker for the International Conferenceo Received “Employee of the Quarter” during 2006 and 2007

o Assisted in foreign language instruction at the senior high school levelo Designed weekly English lesson plans o Scaffolded lessons according to present level of achievement and modified accordinglyo Planned and prepared teaching materials for each lessono Supervised and organized English Club events

o Assisted in foreign language instruction at the elementary, junior, and senior high schoolo Provided English language instruction to students with cognitive and physical disabilitieso Prepared teaching materials for each lesson

o Provided reading and writing instruction at individual levels to foster acceleration in classroom (Grade 1)o Planned, prepared for and modeled sound reading practices

o Provided reading and writing instruction at individual levels to foster acceleration in classroom (Grades K, 1, and 2)o Planned, prepared for and modeled sound reading practices o Pulled-out small groups of kindergarteners in need of extra letter and phonemic awareness supporto Facilitated Guided Reading groups on a daily basis

o Created, followed, and implemented curriculum in all academic areas to meet individual learning needso Facilitated Guided Reading groups on a daily basiso Evaluated reading levels by use of running records o Implemented the Four Blocks Approach for Language Artso Exposed to Reading Recovery techniques o Developed thematic and subject-based centerso Administered assertive discipline techniques using positive reinforcement

o Produced social studies units for nearly 110 students o Designed lessons using flexible and cooperative groupingo Prepared rubrics to meet my unit objectives for Ancient Egypto Maintained an emotionally and physically safe environment