Cameron Struyk
Principal
San Diego,CA
Summary
Motivational principal candidate that excels in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
ELOP Administrator
Menifee Union School District
06.2024 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Developed enhanced systems of accountability for all stakeholders while also developing heightened levels of engagement through the creation and sponsorship of programs.
President- School Site Council
America's Finest Charter School
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with families, staff, and community-based teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
- Managed recommendations for allocation of the Title 1A expenditures and presented at School Board and DELAC meetings.
- Influenced key stakeholders through effective communication strategies that garnered support for critical projects.
- Created first set of legal by-laws and ensured that meetings followed the Greene Act.
Teacher on Special Assignment
America's Finest Charter School
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Actively led or participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through mentorship programs and regular classroom observations with facilitative coaching sessions.
- Led schoolwide initiatives and revised attendance policies and procedures that has led to a decrease in chronic absenteeism by 11%.
- Leader of recruitment and engagement team with emphasis on community events, creation and updating of school website and developed high engagement of social media content.
- Supported teachers TK-8 in managing student behaviors by working to implement PBIS and infraction systems.
- Built strong relationships with local community organizations for outreach efforts supporting both student learning and school reputation.
- Championed extracurricular activities, field trips, and sports that promoted well-rounded student development beyond academics.
Grade 6-8 Teacher in Social Science
America's Finest Charter School
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Actively led professional developments and served as a mentor for all teachers and families in utilizing Educational Technologies in the distance learning phases of the pandemic era.
- Leader of multi-phase re-opening plan under COVID for TK-12; worked in collaboration with UCSD.
- Advocated for after-school clubs focused on civic engagement and community service, inspiring students to become active participants in their local communities.
- Coach and sponsor of after-school athletics program (soccer and basketball).
- Participated in professional development opportunities and conferences related to social science education trends, charter school law, effective teaching methods, and crisis prevention intervention.
- Led and collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, strategies, and resources for an interdisciplinary approach effectively.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lessons on historical events and societal issues with ADA increase of 22% for middle school students in my tenure.
Education
Administrative Services Credential -
San Diego State University
06-2024
Master of Arts - Teaching Technology
San Diego State University
05-2020
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Science
San Diego State University
05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
San Diego State University
01-2018
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Student achievement
- Grant Proposals
- School event coordination
- New Student Orientation
- Relationship building
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Instructional Leadership
- Performance monitoring
- Office administration
- Customer service
Timeline
ELOP Administrator
Menifee Union School District
06.2024 - Current
Teacher on Special Assignment
America's Finest Charter School
07.2023 - 07.2024
President- School Site Council
America's Finest Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Grade 6-8 Teacher in Social Science
America's Finest Charter School
07.2019 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Teaching Technology
San Diego State University
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Science
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
San Diego State University
Administrative Services Credential -
San Diego State University