EDUCATION
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
MASTER OF SCIENCE • EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP • AUGUST 2017 • DRAKE
Coordinates opportunities for UNIVERSITY
student involvement at Prairie Endorsed in K-12 Principal Licensure (Iowa Evaluator Approval) with an
Ridge, such as Expeditions, overall GPA of 4.0/4.0
Girls on the Run, and
Community Engagement. BACHELOR OF ARTS • ENGLISH EDUCATION • MAY 2011 • WESTERN
Created an on-boarding and ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
rounding process for Endorsed in (5-12) English/Language Arts with an overall GPA of 3.69/4.0
associates, focused on and major GPA of 3.666/4.0
training and retention
Implemented Check-
In/Check-Out to support
students based on Tableau
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Data
Student and Building Support Specialist, 2018-Present
Prairie Ridge Middle School, ACSD, Ankeny, IA 50023
Assists in the planning and organization of school events, such as Jag
SKILLS Camp, conferences, orientation, and picture day
Responsible for behavior, discipline, and attendance of students
Strategically plans through Maintains the PBIS system by leading the PBIS team, analyzing data,
systems thinking training staff, and seeking student input
Uses data to inform the Established Check-In, Check-Out to support students based on
decision-making process and Tableau Data
monitor student, building, Collaborates with counselors on a weekly basis to review student data
and district achievement and interventions
Implements building Supervises and interacts with students during lunch
behavior management system Supervises students at the bus loading zone after school to ensure
with fidelity safety
Adept at the design and Supervises student activities, as assigned
delivery of professional Communicates with bus drivers on a daily basis and problem solves
development rooted in school with Durham when bus issues arise
and district initiatives; such Coordinates opportunities for student involvement at Prairie Ridge,
as, PBIS, Marzano’s such as Expeditions, Girls on the Run, and Community Engagement
Instructional Framework, classes.
Cultural Proficiency, and Communicates with families regarding student involvement
Standard Referenced Grading opportunities and upcoming events
Integrates technology to Provides staff with strategies and/or feedback related to classroom
enhance teaching and management and responding to student behavior
learning Interviews and hires classified staff (associates)
Displays self-discipline, Coordinates scheduling for classified staff
organization, professionalism, Manages the supervision and evaluation of classified staff
a positive self-esteem, and
effective communication skills
Created and adheres to an on-boarding and rounding process for
associates, focused on training and retention (94% retention rate for
the 2018-2019 school year)
PROFESSIONAL Coordinates substitutes for Classified staff
DEVELOPMENT Determines coverage plan for Classified and Certified staff in the case
of an unfilled absence
Monitors and approves printing requests and print usage
Standards Referenced
Grading Administrative Practicum with Lara Justmann (K-5 Principal), 2016-2017
Positive Behavioral Karen Acres Elementary School, UCSD, Urbandale, IA 50322
Interventions and Supports Acquired 300+ administrative hours focused on personal SMART goals
Schools for Rigor Key focus on ISSL Standard 1 (shared vision) and ISSL Standard 4
Marzano's Instructional (collaborating with family and community members)
Framework
Growth Mindset Administrative Practicum with Joy Linquist (6-8 Principal), 2015-2016
Cultural Proficiency Warren Harding Middle School, DMPS, Des Moines, IA 50313
Mental Health and Youth Acquired 120+ administrative hours focused on personal SMART goals
Trauma First Aid Key focus on ISSL Standard 1 (shared vision) and ISSL Standard 6 (legal,
Adverse Childhood cultural, and global context)
Experiences
Social Emotional Learning School Leadership Team (Formerly Building Leadership Team), 2011-2018
Arts Integration Warren Harding Middle School, DMPS, Des Moines, IA 50313
Common Core Curriculum Assisted in planning and facilitating Professional Development related
Revision and Implementation to SIP goals as well as building and district initiatives
MTSS Initiated revision of school mission and vision statement and led
Writing to Learn stakeholders through revision process
SIOP Model Training Developed Cultural Proficiency projects related to family and
TLC Mentor Training community engagement
PLC Leader Training Planned, organized, and delivered a student-led conference format for
2017 Fall/Spring Conferences
The Domino Effect
Culture and Climate Summit Tier One Team (Formerly Vice Principal Committee), 2011-2018
Tier 1 Base Camp Warren Harding Middle School, DMPS, Des Moines, IA 50313
TechCon (presenter and Reviewed school-wide Behavior Management system
attendee) Collaboratively planned and reviewed Tier One behavior interventions
Assisted in planning for and facilitating PLC discussions around
Cultural Proficiency and the effects of childhood trauma (Social
Emotional Learning, ACE study)
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS PLC Leader, 2011-2018
Warren Harding Middle School, DMPS, Des Moines, IA 50315
Led 8 th grade Literacy teachers through effective, rigorous
School Administrators of Iowa standards-based teaching and learning through all phases –
(SAI) planning, delivery, reflection, and adjustment.
Drake Continual Organized PLC agenda notes, student data, common formative
Improvement Network assessments, planning materials, and teaching materials
Association for Supervision Assisted PLC with establishing norms, priorities, and guidance
and Curriculum Development
(ASCD) TLC Mentor, 2016-2018
National Education Warren Harding Middle School, DMPS, Des Moines, IA 50315
Association (NEA) Mentored a first and second year teacher in goal setting and reflection
Iowa State Education Led mentee through weekly reflection and then created a weekly
Association (ISEA) action plan based on goal area
Collaboratively planned lessons and interventions for students
Observed and provided feedback based on goal areas
Assisted in creating a teaching portfolio for Standard Licensing
DMPS Curriculum Revision Team, 2013-2018
Des Moines Curriculum and Instruction, DMPS, Des Moines, IA 50315
Selected to the district committee responsible for collaboratively
revising 7th and 8th grade Literacy curriculum
Effectively discussed and provided feedback around the Literacy
District Pacing Guide
Evaluated the Iowa Common Core and vertical alignment between
grade level pacing guides
Created and revised District Common Formative Assessments that
aligned with Iowa Common Core standards
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
JIM WICHMAN
PRINCIPAL, PRAIRIE RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1010 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny, Iowa 50023
jim.wichman@ankenyschools.org
563-321-2582
KELSIE GOODMAN
ASSOCOATE PRINCIPAL, PRAIRIE RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1010 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny, Iowa 50023
kelsie.goodman@ankenyschools.org
515-669-8498
AMANDA BALK
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (STRAT II), PRAIRIE RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1010 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny, Iowa 50023
amanda.balk@ankenyschools.org
563-599-6819
JASON SNOW
VICE PRINCIPAL, WEEKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
901 E Park Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50315
jason.snow@dmschools.org
515-250-9350
RANDAL PETERS
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DRAKE UNIVERSITY
2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50311
randal.peters@drake.edu
515-201-2994