Brian Ortman
Waterloo,IA
Summary
Experienced administrator skilled in team collaboration and instructional leadership. Known for successfully implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, driving professional development, and building strong relationships with students, staff, and families to promote success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Waterloo West High School
Waterloo, IA
08.2022 - Current
- Serve as a member of a six person administrative team in a building of approximately 1,600 students with direct oversight of approximately 400 of those students.
- Oversee implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, including the Link Crew program.
- Build productive relationships with students and parents to address student academic and behavior challenges.
- Support a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Collaborate with administrative team and instructional coaches to plan and carryout professional development opportunities.
- Partner with the administrative team and instructional team to develop, implement, and monitor the school improvement plan.
- Utilize reflective practices to evaluate teacher performance providing actionable feedback focused on improving instructional practices.
- Co-lead the building attendance team focused on increasing attendance rates and decreasing chronic absenteeism.
- Foster a safe learning environment by collaborating with Campus Safety and implementing safety protocols.
- Coordinate Iowa State-wide Assessments for Student Progress.
Principal
Cedar Heights Elementary School
Cedar Falls, IA
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Served as the Principal for approximately 500 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 6th Grade with a staff of 70.
- Led development and implementation of the school improvement plan to enhance student achievement and engagement.
- Guided school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Utilized Professional Learning Communities centered on the use of student data to inform instructional strategies and improve educational outcomes.
- Collaborated with instructional coaches to design and provide professional development.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, families, and teachers through Partners in Education, the Parent Teacher Organization, and the building leadership team .
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Developed and oversaw the master schedule.
- Implemented school-wide behavior management system.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Waterloo Community School District
Waterloo, IA
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Assisted Human Resources Director in managing and supporting development and operation of HR.
- Managed employee relations issues, facilitating conflict resolution through effective communication and mediation techniques.
- Supported building level administration in the development, implementation, and monitoring of teacher plans of assistance.
- Collaborated with paraeducator coaches to develop professional development workshops.
- Served on the district negotiations team.
Principal
Lou Henry Elementary School
Waterloo, IA
08.2007 - 06.2013
- Served as the Principal for over 500 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade and approximately 70 staff members.
- Led development and implementation of the school improvement plan to enhance student achievement and engagement with the assistance of the building leadership team and instructional coach.
- Utilized data-driven assessments within the Professional Learning Communities construct to inform instructional strategies and improve educational outcomes
- Collaborated with the instructional coach in the creating professional development for teachers and paraeducators.
- Utilized the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports model to support school-wide expectations and provide tiered supports.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, families, and teachers through Partners in Education, the Parent Teacher Organization, and the building leadership team .
- Developed and oversaw the master schedule.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Principal/Assistant Principal
McKinstry Elementary School
Waterloo, IA
08.2002 - 07.2007
- Served as the Assistant Principal (1 year) and Principal for nearly 600 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grades and a staff of 70.
- Led development and implementation of the school improvement plan to increase student achievement in collaboration with the building leadership team, district leadership, and the Department of Education.
- Became the first school in the Waterloo Community School District to implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
- Created a positive learning environment through open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, families, and teachers through Partners in Education, the Parent Teacher Organization, and the building leadership team .
- Developed and oversaw the master schedule.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Sixth Grade Teacher
Nashua Elementary School
Nashua, IA
08.1996 - 06.2002
- Taught Language Arts and Science.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Established positive classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and active participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate technology into curriculum and improve student engagement.
- Served on the building problem solving and technology committees.
Education
Master of Science - Principalship
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls05-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12-1992
Skills
- Positive school environment
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
- Instructional leadership
- School management expertise
- Clear and concise communication
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Waterloo West High School
08.2022 - Current
Principal
Cedar Heights Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2022
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Waterloo Community School District
07.2013 - 08.2015
Principal
Lou Henry Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2013
Principal/Assistant Principal
McKinstry Elementary School
08.2002 - 07.2007
Sixth Grade Teacher
Nashua Elementary School
08.1996 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Principalship
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Northern Iowa