Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills who is hardworking and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to help team achieve company goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Product Development
Connectivities
06.2022 - Current
Oversaw product design and roadmap and coordinated aspects of development and rollout.
Conceptualized long-range product roadmaps and strategically designed according to market data and research.
Drew from market data to assess product health and drive success.
Met strict deadlines, coordinating moving parts in product team and orchestrating well-designed flow.
Advocated for and advertised products in field.
Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
Assistant Principal & Athletic Director
Spring Hill Middle School, Spring Hill School District
07.2020 - 06.2022
Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies for 300 students.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness for 10-15 teachers each year.
Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification
Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies
Literacy & Visual Arts Coordinator
Blue Valley School District
06.2018 - 06.2020
Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling Blue Valley School District readers.
Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
Science and Social Studies Coordinator & Instructional Coach
Blue Valley Schools
07.2016 - 06.2018
Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
Elementary School Teacher
Lakewood, Blue Valley School District
01.2007 - 05.2016
State of Kansas Certified Early-Late Childhood General Education
SS Curriculum Committee Member 2016
Nominated for Blue Valley Teacher of the Year, January 2016
Received Blue Valley's Excellence in Education Award, September 2015
Selected to Present to Board of Education January 2015
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Leader - Third Grade Team
Member of Lakewood Elementary leadership team from May 2008-2016
Mentor Teacher, 2010-2016
Preschool Teacher
Bright Futures Preschool
01.2005 - 01.2007
Manage preschool classroom & daycare
Design lesson plans and activities for preschool
Sales Account Manager
Mintel International
01.2003 - 01.2005
Sold market research to major financial industry leaders
Worked with team to achieve monthly and quarterly goals
Stayed abreast of business market conditions, intensively planned sales efforts and recognized new opportunities within each account.
Education
Masters of Science - School Leadership
Pitt State University
Pittsburg, KS
05.2016
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Baker University
Overland Park, KS
05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
UMKC
Kansas City, MO
05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05.2003
Skills
Strong leadership/mentoring skills
Ability to communicate well and to apply leadership skills in all decision making
Excellent interpersonal skills
Sound educational philosophy and instructional competence
Knowledge and prior application of current information, theory and research in education
Ability to evaluate instructional process
Commitment to innovation and creativity
Excellent organizational skills
Strong abilities in curriculum development, planning, and implementation
Creative problem-solving techniques
Ability to lead adult professional learning
Data driven decision maker
Go-to-Market Strategies
Competitive Analyses
Product Launch
Timeline
Director of Product Development
Connectivities
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal & Athletic Director
Spring Hill Middle School, Spring Hill School District
07.2020 - 06.2022
Literacy & Visual Arts Coordinator
Blue Valley School District
06.2018 - 06.2020
Science and Social Studies Coordinator & Instructional Coach