Amy M Karg
Altoona,WI
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Principal/Student Council Advisor
South Tama County High School
Tama, IA
2022 - Current
- Manage student attendance, discipline, and behavior for 500 students
- Collaborated with the Principal to develop professional learning for staff that focused on Universal Access at the Tier 1 level.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Advocated for equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities for all students regardless of background or ability level.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing programmatic outcomes and making necessary adjustments based on data analysis.
- Evaluated teacher performance using rigorous observation protocols designed to promote professional growth while ensuring instructional excellence.
- Championed the adoption of research-based instructional strategies designed to help students develop critical thinking skills and achieve academic success.
- Fostered with local businesses, organizations, or higher education institutions to create experiential learning opportunities aligned with career pathways or industry trends.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Championed student voices by ensuring that their concerns were heard and addressed by school administration, fostering a sense of unity within the community.
- Supported diverse representation within the council by implementing inclusive recruitment practices that encouraged participation from all segments of the student body.
At-Risk Coordinator/Dean/Summer School Coordinator
DMPS:Lincoln High School/Virtual Campus
Des Moines, IA
2019 - 2022
- Manage student attendance, discipline, and behavior for 1000-2600 students
- Promote a school culture of safety and security by establishing positive student relationships with clearly established expectations
- Implement Restorative Practices when working within the School Community
- Building 504 Coordinator
- Design student-specific attendance and/or behavior interventions to improve student's academic needs
- Coordinate with counseling services and/or juvenile court liaison to meet the preventive, developmental, and remedial needs of students
- Consult with students, teachers, faculty, parents, and other community personnel to solve the problems of students or improvements of daily school operations
- Facilitate professional development to assist in leading Tier 1 SEL interventions for all staff members
- Oversee Virtual Tier 2 Team and work with students to overcome barriers to academic success
- Coordinate summer school school to assist in credit recovery
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
Instructional Strategist
Southeast Polk High School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintain a roster of 13 students having Individual Education Plans with specific academic and/or behavioral needs
- Maintained an open line of communication with parents concerning student’s progress
- Co-taught in English 9, Taught Applied English and Literacy Strategies to students with academic goals
- Design educational goals concurrent with district standards and benchmarks as well as specific educational objectives
- Collaborate with general ed teachers to best meet the instructional/assessment needs of students
- Boosted student retention rates by providing ongoing academic support and targeted interventions for struggling learners.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
- Maintained working relationship with Area Educational Agency and Department of
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services to assist in student’s eligibility for services and transition needs
Education Director/Secondary Principal /Athletic Director
Woodward Academy
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Supervise Educational Programs of approximately 300 students: Residential Boys/Residential Girls/Day School Consortium
- Monitored and Manage Education Budget that included Special Education and Title I: Neglected and Delinquent Funding
- Established an Educational Leadership Structure that balances the day-to-day responsibilities to be more efficient
- Facilitate the Education Leadership Team to create and implement a concurring professional development plan for education staff that improves student achievement
- Created a school schedule that included a period that offered level two and three MTSS for students
- Implemented a plan to provide program para educators to assist struggling learners in the classroom
- Provided a formal system of how students can accelerate learning, work within his/her learning style to obtain high school equivalency
- Assess and evaluate the performance of students, teachers, and other non-certified staff
- Wrote and Awarded grants to provide more technology in the classrooms.
- Continue to provide a culture of pride by updating classrooms, sharing pictures of student achievements and providing teachers with necessary items for instruction.
- Led professional development trainings for teachers on best practices in instruction, assessment, and classroom management.
- Promoted academic excellence among student-athletes by establishing tutoring programs specifically tailored to their demanding schedules.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
Student Advocate
Norwalk Community School District, Middle School Dean of Students
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Manage student attendance, discipline, and behavior for almost 500 students
- Responsible for defining student data and their results
- Promote a school culture of safety and security by establishing positive student relationships with clearly established expectations
- Assisted and provided oversight of the implementation of 1:1 Chromebooks in
- Middle School
- Created master schedules and individual student schedules to meet specific differentiation needs
- Design and oversee behavior interventions and academic 504 plans
- Provide counseling services to meet the preventive, developmental, and remedial needs of students
- Consult with students, teachers, faculty, parents, and other community personnel to solve the problems of students or improvements of daily school operations
- Coordinate with K-12 Deans to ensure a seamless K-12 Transition for students
- Plan and supervise co-curricular and extra-curricular events
- Organized events promoting college readiness, financial literacy, and career exploration for high school students preparing for post-secondary education or entry into the workforce.
- Promoted positive school culture by addressing individual student needs and collaborating with faculty members.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement accommodations for students with special needs, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities.
Curriculum Director
CAL Community School District
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Managed student attendance, discipline, and behavior for 300 students
- Implemented a more effective and age-appropriate middle school for students
- Facilitated professional development such as R4: rigor, relevance, relationships, and reflection as well as introducing Professional Learning Communities
- Supervised and Evaluated student services programs: Special Educations, At-Risk, EL, and TAG programs
- Assessed and evaluated the performance of students, teachers, and other non-certified staff
- Assist Superintendent with yearly reports, updates for district policies and update handbooks
- Created a monthly recognition ceremony for students K-12 to reward good character
- Communicate to all stakeholders of changes and upcoming events
Secondary Instructional Strategist
Malvern Community School District
Malvern, IA
2003 - 2005
- Maintain a roster of 30 students having IEP, I-Plans or 504 Plans with specific academic and/or behavior needs
Maintained an open line of communication with parents concerning student’s progress - Created and implemented a junior high exploratory class to assist with problem-solving skills
- Design educational goals concurrent with district standards and benchmarks as well as specific educational objectives
- Determine transitional needs of students in relation to post-high school objectives
- Maintained working relationship with Area Educational Agency and Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to assist in student’s eligibility for transitional services
Secondary Instructional Strategist/Counselor
Clarinda Academy
Clarinda, IA
1998 - 2003
- Maintain educational roster of 15 to 20 students on Individual Education Plans
- Act as transitional liaison between the Academy and the home school district
- Maintain student database to facilitate accurate record keeping with community school district
- Created and coordinated student schedules, records, and transcripts meet graduation and IEP requirements
- Work with teachers to implement character education and career curriculum
- Created a study skills curriculum to assist with variety of learning styles
- Co-taught middle school, freshman and sophomore English
- Supervise Educational Programs of approximately 300 students: Residential Boys/Residential
- Girls/Day School Consortium
- Monitored and Manage Education Budget that included Special Education and Title I:
- Neglected and Delinquent Funding
- Established an Educational Leadership Structure that balances the day-to-day responsibilities to be more efficient
- Facilitate the Education Leadership Team to create and implement a concurring professional development plan for education staff that improves student achievement
- Created a school schedule that included a period that offered level two and three MTSS for students
- Implemented a plan to provide program para educators to assist struggling learners in the classroom
- Provided a formal system of how students can accelerate learning, work within his/her learning style to obtain high school equivalency
- Assess and evaluate the performance of students, teachers, and other non-certified staff
- Wrote and Awarded grants to provide more technology in the classrooms
- Continue to provide a culture of pride by updating classrooms, sharing pictures of student achievements and providing teachers with necessary items for instruction.
- Promoted inclusive learning environments through the implementation of differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual student needs.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
Education
Masters of Science - Educational Administration, Administration
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Education Elementary
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IAProject Power Up Administrative Certificate For EL Learners -
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IASkills
- CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Counselor Academy
- Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW)
- Drug Impairment Training
- Trauma Informed Care
- Guided Group Interaction
- Research Based De-Escalation Techniques
- Domestic Violence Prevention and Support
- Mental and Behavioral Health Support
- Transition and Life Skills
- Human Trafficking Identification and Interventions
- CLASS Service Standards
- Supervisor Training
- Norms-Based Dynamics
- Outside Systems
Certification
Magic School AI
Level 1-3 Certified Educator
AI Certified Trainer
Flippen Group
Building Champions
Capturing Kid’s Hearts
Affiliations
School Administrators of Iowa (SAI)
National Association of Secondary School
Administrators (NASSP)
Des Moines Education Association(DMEA)
National Education Association(NEA) (2019-2022)
Iowa Leadership Academy- Attended training to
improve leadership skills to benefit the school
district (2008-2011)
Interests
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS & SKILLS
CERTIFICATIONS
, Professional Administrator License
PreK-12 Principal
Evaluator Approval
Master Teaching License
Elementary Education-K-8
Emphasis in Reading and
Social Studies
Special Education
Multi-categorical-7-12
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchPaid time offPersonal development programsWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekQuote
"Choose a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life."
Confucius
Timeline
Associate Principal/Student Council Advisor
South Tama County High School
2022 - Current
At-Risk Coordinator/Dean/Summer School Coordinator
DMPS:Lincoln High School/Virtual Campus
2019 - 2022
Instructional Strategist
Southeast Polk High School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Education Director/Secondary Principal /Athletic Director
Woodward Academy
01.2017 - 01.2018
Student Advocate
Norwalk Community School District, Middle School Dean of Students
01.2009 - 01.2017
Curriculum Director
CAL Community School District
01.2005 - 01.2009
Secondary Instructional Strategist
Malvern Community School District
2003 - 2005
Secondary Instructional Strategist/Counselor
Clarinda Academy
1998 - 2003
Masters of Science - Educational Administration, Administration
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Education Elementary
Buena Vista University
Project Power Up Administrative Certificate For EL Learners -
William Penn University
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