Chad Ohlendorf
Educator
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Skilled Teacher with 19 years teaching at the elementary and middle school levels. Well versed in developing and implementing core curricula. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Brown Deer Schools
Brown Deer, WI
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Taught 6th Grade English Language Arts and Life Skills Classes Grades 6-8
- PBIS Middle School Team
- COIINS- SEL District Team Member
- Yearbook Advisor 2020
- Researched and Designed 3 separate courses
Innovation Coach
West Allis /West Milwaukee Schools
West Allis, WI
08.2010 - 09.2019
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and school website.
- Project Based Learning Coach
- Project Lead the Way Lead Teacher k4-5th
- Set-up & Maintain 417 iPads
- Grant Writing:3D Printer & Recording Studio
- Common School Funds Management
- Maintain Elementary Library Collection
- Created Makerspace and Supplies
- Planned and Implemented Professional Development for Teachers
- Technology Presentations for Parent Nights
Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
Milwaukee, WI
06.2002 - 08.2010
- Multi-age Classroom Grades 1/2/3 and 1/2
- Co-taught 36 students
- Co-chair of PBIS Team and Enrichment
- Personalized Learning
- Inquiry Projects
- Technology Integration (1:1 iPads)
- School Garden Plots created
- Hosted Multiple Field Students
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI 08.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies- Social Sciences
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI 08.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
Adaptable
Teamwork
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Teacher Leader
Multi-Tasking
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Apps for Education Suite
Multiple Presentations
Technology Lesson Integration
Manage Common School Funds
Library Collection Maintenence
Maintain Fleet of iPads, Macbooks, Chromebooks, PC's
Apple Product Integration
Timeline
Teacher
Brown Deer Schools
09.2019 - 09.2021
Innovation Coach
West Allis /West Milwaukee Schools
08.2010 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
08.2004 - 06.2005
Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
06.2002 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies- Social Sciences
Marquette University
08.1998 - 05.2002