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ASSISTANT HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL
Professional Summary

Dedicated school leader with experience leading teams of teachers to accomplish the mission of the school. Knowledgeable about independent schools through 16 years of independent school experiences. Forward thinking, creative and innovative yet grounded in best practice and inclusive practices.

Skills
  • 16 years in ISACS schools
  • 11 years as classroom teacher
  • 6 years as school leader
  • Partner with families
  • Curriculum leader
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experienced in hiring process
  • Team player
  • Sense of humility and humor
  • Leads with genuine intention to move our school forward in its mission with student learning and well-being at its core
Work History
Assistant Head of Lower School, 08/2019 to Current
The Wellington School – Columbus, OH
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Administered many facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification and approval of professional early childhood staff additions.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities in the early childhood classrooms.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
  • Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
  • Managed all details regarding student discipline.
  • Collaborated with Head of Lower School to reimagine lower school literacy program.
  • Worked closely with admissions team during admissions process and designed a screening tool to utilize during virtual learning.
  • Researched and designed how to pivot to online learning during Covid-19. Created templates in Google Classroom for teachers to use in the fall of 2020 during the first year of hybrid teaching.
Director of Early Childhood, 08/2016 to 07/2018
The Wellington School – Columbus, OH
  • Inspired teachers to embrace programming that valued student voice, inquiry-based learning, and differentiated instruction.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
  • Built, managed and upgraded the early childhood educational program, including administering budgets, coordinating resources and partnering with admissions to attract new families.
  • Helped teachers develop and diversify instructional abilities to better serve students of different ability levels and backgrounds.
  • Partnered with teachers during difficult moments with children and supported teacher communication with families.
  • Managed ODE requirements for staff and program.
Teacher, 08/2015 to 07/2016
The Wellington School – Columbus, OH
  • Taught a self-contained classroom of four and five-year-olds.
  • Used informal and formal assessments to guide differentiated instruction through hands-on and inquiry-based learning experiences.
  • Thoughtfully integrated diversity topics and world experiences into provocations and classroom experiences.
Teacher, 08/2004 to 06/2014
Roycemore School – Evanston, IL
  • Taught prekindergarten, kindergarten, and first and second grade gifted summer programs.
  • Differentiated instruction and utilized school resources to meet the needs of all learners.
  • Maintained excellent communication with parents via face-to-face contact, email, phone calls, and a weekly blog.
  • Utilized appropriate resources to integrate technology into instruction and to share student work with community.
  • Collaborated with external professionals to implement learning plans and accommodations for students with special needs within the classroom.
  • Met with prospective families to discuss the early childhood program and conducted assessments for individual students.
  • Mentored practicum students and student teachers from Northwestern University,Northeastern University, and National Louis University.
Education
M.A: School Administration and Supervision, 2011
DePaul University - Chicago, IL
B.S: Early Childhood Education, 2003
Miami University - Oxford, OH

Recipient of the Elinor Rice Fusch Distinguished Teacher Award

Accrediation Experience
  • Served on an Independent School Association of the Central States school accreditation team in 2014 and 2019.
  • ISACS Teacher Representative and Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools Teacher Representative from 2011 to 2014.
  • Member of the Roycemore School Advisory Committee that interviewed potential Head of School candidates and provided input into the final hiring decision in the fall of 2012.
  • Participated in multiple professional development opportunities including ISACS annual conferences, workshops featuring >>>>>>, and ongoing independent research in the Science of Reading, harnessing technology in early childhood classrooms, and Reggio-insprired practices through online programs.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • The Wellington School
  • Roycemore School

School Attended

  • DePaul University
  • Miami University

Job Titles Held:

  • Assistant Head of Lower School
  • Director of Early Childhood
  • Teacher

Degrees

  • M.A : School Administration and Supervision , 2011
    B.S : Early Childhood Education , 2003

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