Cindy Ruesch
St Charles,IL
Summary
Dedicated educational leader seeking opportunities in school leadership, committed to advancing student achievement and advocating for multilingual learners through inclusive, high-quality instructional practices.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Barbara Rose Elementary School
Barrington D220
07.2024 - Current
- Niche #1 Elementary School in Illinois for 2 years
- Chicago Parent Magazine #1 Elementary School in Illinois for 2025
- 2025 US News Rankings: #25 in Illinois Elementary Schools and #2in Barrington Community Unified School District 220 Elementary Schools
- Led school-wide initiatives to enhance student engagement and academic achievement.
- Developed strategic plans to improve curriculum delivery and instructional practices.
- Fostered partnerships with parents and community organizations to support student development.
- Guided faculty professional development programs to strengthen teaching effectiveness and collaboration.
- Collaborated with the PTO to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
- Improved student learning outcomes with well-designed professional development programs for teachers.
Director of Language Acquisition
St Charles CUSD 303
St Charles, IL
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Serve as ELL Education Program Director for grades K-12. Serve as district grants coordinator. Serve as coordinator for translators and Native Language Tutors. Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator. Oversee McKinney-Vento Assistance. Complete Grants and Grant Reports; Oversee Grant Programs. School Liaison to St. Charles Youth Commission. Coordinate staff development opportunities, in particular K-12.
Director of Student Programs
St Charles CUSD 303
St Charles, IL
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Serve as ELL Education Program Director for grades K-12. Serve as AT/Gifted Education Program Director for grades K-12. Serve as district Title grants coordinator. Serve as coordinator for translators and Native Language Tutors. Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator. Oversee health department. Oversee McKinney-Vento Assistance. Complete Grants and Grant Reports; Oversee Grant Programs. Coordinate staff development opportunities, in particular K-12.
Director of Staff, Family and Student Services
St Charles CUSD 303
St Charles, IL
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Serve as ELL Education Program Director for grades K-12. Serve as AT/Gifted Education Program Director for grades K-12. Serve as district Title grants coordinator. Serve as coordinator for translators and Native Language Tutors. Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator. Oversee health department. Oversee McKinney-Vento Assistance. Complete Grants and Grant Reports; Oversee Grant Programs. Coordinate staff development opportunities, in particular K-12.
Director of Curriculum/ELL Program Coordinator
St Charles CUSD 303
St Charles, IL
07.2014 - 07.2018
- Serve as ELL Education Program Director for grades K-12. Serve as AT/Gifted Education Program Director for grades K-12. Serve as district Title grants coordinator. Serve as coordinator for translators and Native Language Tutors. Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator. Oversee health department. Oversee McKinney-Vento Assistance. Complete Grants and Grant Reports; Oversee Grant Programs. Coordinate staff development opportunities, in particular K-12.
Associate Director of Curriculum/ELL Program Coordinator
St Charles CUSD 303
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Serve as ELL Education Program Director for grades K-12. Serve as district Title I coordinator. Serve as coordinator for translators and Native Language Tutors. Oversee Foreign Language grades 3-12. Facilitate Curriculum Development by chairing curriculum committees and ordering all new curricular materials for district. Complete Grants and Grant Reports; Oversee Grant Programs. Coordinate staff development opportunities, in particular K-12.
Assistant Director of Curriculum/ELL Program Coordinator
St Charles CUSD 303
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Serve as ELL Education Program Director for grades K-12. Serve as district Title I coordinator. Serve as coordinator for translators and Native Language Tutors. Oversee Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Initiatives and Foreign Language at the Elementary School (FLES). Facilitate Curriculum Development by chairing curriculum committees and ordering all new curricular materials for district. Complete Grants and Grant Reports; Oversee Grant Programs. Coordinate staff development opportunities, in particular K-12 ELL Leadership.
Curriculum Director
Diamond Lake #76
07.2007 - 07.2011
- Serve as Bilingual Education Program Director. Serve as gifted coordinator. Oversee Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Initiatives. Facilitate Curriculum Development by chairing curriculum committees, ordering all new curricular materials for district, and overseeing Textbook Loan Program. Facilitate RtI Implementation. Complete Grants and Grant Reports; Oversee Grant Programs. Participate in CASA: Consortium of Assistant Superintendents and Administrators, attending monthly meetings to collaborate with other assistant superintendents and curriculum directors (D73, D79, D96, D102, D103, and D125). Coordinate staff development opportunities. Supervise and evaluate teachers. Coordinated assessments for district (MAP, ISAT, DORA/DOMA, ISEL, IAA, and ACCESS).
Humanities Teacher
Carl Sandburg Middle School, D75 Grades 6-8
Mundelein, IL
07.2001 - 07.2007
- Taught grades 6-8 gifted language arts, grades 7-8 gifted social studies, grade 8 language arts, grade 8 journalism, and grade 7 law. Developed three-year gifted curriculum for a newly created humanities program. Created first school newspaper. Served on School Improvement Team for NCA accreditation and the district curriculum committee.
Summer Instructor
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development, Evanston
07.2005 - 07.2006
- Taught grades 4-8 gifted students in mythology and writing.
7th Grade Teacher
Bunn Middle School, Franklin County Schools, NC
Bunn
07.1998 - 07.2001
- Taught students in the language arts areas of grammar, writing, reading, and spelling. Taught students in the areas of world in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Realm. Planned and supervised all school dances. Served as the 7th Grade chairperson, TEPIE chairperson of Staff Development, and SACS chairperson of Staff Development.
Education
Master of Science - Science Based Literacy Instruction
LETRS For Administrators
Barrington, IL2025
EL/DL Educator Badge - Multilingual Learners/Dual Language
National Association For Bilingual Education (NABE)
Online2025
M.S.E. - Gifted, Talented and Creative
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR01-2021
Ed.D. - Curriculum and Instruction
Loyola University
Chicago, IL01-2012
M.A. - School Administration
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC01-2002
M.A. - Women’s Studies
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL01-1998
B.A. - English literature; minor in psychology and women’s studies
North Central College
Naperville, IL01-1996
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Curriculum development
- Education administration
- School improvements planning
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
Therapy Dog Volunteer
Timeline
Principal
Barbara Rose Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
Director of Language Acquisition
St Charles CUSD 303
07.2023 - 06.2024
Director of Student Programs
St Charles CUSD 303
07.2021 - 07.2023
Director of Staff, Family and Student Services
St Charles CUSD 303
07.2018 - 07.2021
Director of Curriculum/ELL Program Coordinator
St Charles CUSD 303
07.2014 - 07.2018
Associate Director of Curriculum/ELL Program Coordinator
St Charles CUSD 303
07.2012 - 07.2014
Assistant Director of Curriculum/ELL Program Coordinator
St Charles CUSD 303
07.2011 - 07.2012
Curriculum Director
Diamond Lake #76
07.2007 - 07.2011
Summer Instructor
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development, Evanston
07.2005 - 07.2006
Humanities Teacher
Carl Sandburg Middle School, D75 Grades 6-8
07.2001 - 07.2007
7th Grade Teacher
Bunn Middle School, Franklin County Schools, NC
07.1998 - 07.2001
Ed.D. - Curriculum and Instruction
Loyola University
M.A. - School Administration
North Carolina State University
M.A. - Women’s Studies
Roosevelt University
B.A. - English literature; minor in psychology and women’s studies
North Central College
Master of Science - Science Based Literacy Instruction
LETRS For Administrators
EL/DL Educator Badge - Multilingual Learners/Dual Language
National Association For Bilingual Education (NABE)
M.S.E. - Gifted, Talented and Creative
Arkansas State University
HONORS AND AWARDS
IEA “Cool School” Teacher Award 2006, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2005, 2006, Golden Apple nominee 2004, Fulbright-Hays Seminar to New Zealand 2004: Traveled to New Zealand for five weeks to study the Maori culture and the educational system related to bilingual education, District 75 Award for Meritorious Educational Commitment, 2004, Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholarship, 2001: Traveled to Japan for three weeks to study Japanese culture and the educational system, Teacher of the Year for Bunn Middle School, 2001, Jaycee Outstanding Educator Award, 2000
Awards
IEA “Cool School” Teacher Award 2006
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2005, 2006
Golden Apple nominee 2004
Fulbright-Hays Seminar to New Zealand 2004: Traveled to New Zealand for five weeks to study the Maori culture and the educational system related to bilingual education
District 75 Award for Meritorious Educational Commitment, 2004
Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholarship, 2001: Traveled to Japan for three weeks to study Japanese culture and the educational system
Teacher of the Year for Bunn Middle School, 2001
Jaycee Outstanding Educator Award, 2000