Robert Bircher Email & Phone Number

Gilbert, Az, Us

Gilbert, Arizona, United States

Canyon Rim Elementary And Highland Park Elementary

• Implemented a school-wide PBIS plan and developed an electronic referral system that reduced office referrals by 32%• Formed, and evaluated a Continuous Improvement Plan that focused on school improvement and allocated resources accordingly to meet specific goals• Reformed the Child Study procedures to streamline the identification process and create specific plans of action using MTSS protocol, with input from stakeholders • Created a digital data wall to collaboratively identify “at-risk” students during monthly grade level meetings• Evaluated and prioritized the implementation of daily Tier II blocks for reading and math for K-6 students, while fostering a climate in which all students receive intervention/enrichment opportunities in core content • Differentiated professional development opportunities for staff, then facilitated/delivered the instruction via a PD Café model• Developed a system of student accountability while facilitating a movement for standards-based grading• District level contributions include membership on the Strategic Operating Plan Committee, GPS Elementary Instructional Minutes Committee, as well as, membership on interview panels for district-level positions

College Of Education

• Have taught the following courses: EDU225-Instructional Technology, TEC571-Distance Learning, TEC551-Multimedia Instructional Strategies, TEC546-Assessment and Technology

• Developed a rubric for hiring all staff to standardize an objective process• Created and implemented an electronic evaluation system that provides feedback for staff and was used as data in hiring in subsequent years• Analyzed and managed Title I budget to make instructional decisions for the district’s most “at-risk” student population• Developed a plan for standards-based professional development to diagnose and provide intervention for specific student deficits• Used student achievement and growth data to monitor intervention implementation

• Transitioned team to a departmentalized model to better meet the needs of all students and provide differentiation to all• Achieved success in working with a diverse student and parent population, through holding students accountable to high standards • Encouraged students to become life-long learners by compassionately pointing out areas of growth and celebrating successes• Designed procedures and introduced Professional Learning Communities to staff• Leadership opportunities such as serving as Grade Level Chair, Chairperson for the Site Safety Committee, School Improvement Committee Chair, and was on the district’s CERT committee which developed an evaluation instrument for certified staff• Earned KNIX/Fulton Homes Teacher of the Week Award in December 2009

Managed classroom behavior, supported children with topics that they were struggling in, supported ELL students with overcoming the language barrier, graded student work, and even taught some of the lessons, as needed in the classroom setting. Managed the Active and Healthy Living program as a district pilot in 2006.

Master'S Degree, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching