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Colleen N. Borgert

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Engaging, dynamic and resourceful professional with a genuine interest in shaping the minds and hearts of students. Self-driven leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who understands the importance of collaborating with staff, as well as, parents. Energetic educator who is able to foster quality relationship with students.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

English Second Language Teacher

Indiana Math and Science Academy
11.2020 - Current
  • Prepares and organizes course materials for non-native speakers with diverse activities and methods that cover all aspects of the English language, which includes speaking, writing and comprehending
  • Implements lessons through both sheltered instruction as well as small groups instruction
  • Responsible for keeping track of student progress and data so that customized individual learning plans for each student can be created
  • Maintains a positive class environment and encouraging students to reach their academic goals
  • Communicates effectively with parents and guardians so that each child has the best possible home to school connection
  • Support students in their love of language through creative lessons, supportive methods and empathy

Director

Primrose School at Anson Zionsville
11.2017 - 11.2020
  • Actively oversees all aspects of curriculum and education, including but not limited to educational programming, daily lesson planning, and implementation of assessments
  • Maintains all academic and social standards in order to succeed all AdvancED accreditation regulations
  • Heavily involved with school owners and stakeholders in conceptualizing the goals of the school, which includes financial decisions, identifying objectives for instruction and extracurricular programs
  • Mentors, trains and develops teachers so that each educator reaches maximum potential
  • Aids classroom teachers in accumulating to roles through hands on coaching, so that each educator understands the school operations, curriculum and early childhood expectations
  • Coordinates and executes both announced and unannounced classroom observations so that teachers understand expectations of curriculum implementation and classroom policies
  • Implements collaborative programs with parents, the community and program partners so that all internal and external activities and events run smoothly
  • Enforce early child care regulations, standards and policies set by the State of Indiana with an overarching duty of educating staff and staff on the importance of each regulation
  • Consistently interacts the Indiana State Licensing representative to ensure the health and safety of all students is maintained
  • Communicates daily with parents through emails, texts and face to face interactions so that a strong parent partnership is formed and maintained
  • Ensures all monthly safe school drills are completed and recorded
  • Manages social media presence of website, Facebook and monthly newsletters
  • Schedules and aids teachers in parent-teacher conferences twice a year
  • Responsible for staff recruitment and hiring of both certified and classified staff

Elementary Home/School Advisor

Hornet Park Elementary; Beech Grove City Schools
07.2012 - 06.2016
  • Provided support to students and parents with the overarching goal of student success
  • Ensured that students and families had access to the resources necessary for academic and social development
  • Worked closely with teachers to make sure that students had the proper tools and guidance to effectively learn within their skill set, all the while ensuring that curriculum and programs addressed the development and educational needs of the students
  • Worked closely with parents to address a variety of school policies, such as attendance, academic success, and student behavior
  • Connected at risk families with community support agencies to ensure basic needs were met
  • Collaborated with peers on multiple school wide initiatives such as the School Improvement Plan team, PBIS, Advisory team, and various IEP support teams
  • Certified in Advanced Level Safe Schools Training through the Indiana Department of Education
  • Held a seat on the District Safe Schools Committee, which included the Beech Grove Administration team, as well as other various community stakeholders
  • Responsible for training staff of school policies, and implantation of various school programs and drills in order to ensure a safe educational environment
  • Developed and implemented a school wide bullying prevention and character education program that set a tone for developing the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for children to become healthy, competed and confident learners
  • Responsible of entering daily data management of school wide attendance
  • Worked hand in hand with teachers, and parents to ensure all involved were aware of IDOE attendance regulations in order to ensure the child’s educational and emotional success

Director of 21st Century Community Learning Center

Beech Grove City Schools
05.2010 - 07.2012
  • Responsible for the creation of the Beech Grove City Schools Community Learning Centers that provided academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for students grades first through senior year in order to ensure academic success in core subjects such as math and reading
  • Successfully managed a U.S Department of Education grant totaling $500,000 over the course of 4 years
  • Managed the data collection through the Federal 21st CCLC Profile and Performance Information Collection system, which summarized the operational elements of their program, the student population served, and the extent to which students improved in academic-related behaviors and achievement
  • Responsible for the hiring and training of all staff
  • Collaborate with staff to ensure all performance targets were being met daily
  • Monitored critical daily program elements, such as tutoring, subject blocks, and staff involvement
  • Encouraged a program climate where teachers could be critical thinkers
  • Responsible for staff pay rates
  • Worked closely with the district Director of Human Resources to ensure best practices were being met

Education

Early Childhood Administration Certificate -

Ivy Tech Community College
01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunication with an emphasis in Sales & Promotion, Minor in Communications

Ball State University
01.2006

Timeline

English Second Language Teacher

Indiana Math and Science Academy
11.2020 - Current

Director

Primrose School at Anson Zionsville
11.2017 - 11.2020

Elementary Home/School Advisor

Hornet Park Elementary; Beech Grove City Schools
07.2012 - 06.2016

Director of 21st Century Community Learning Center

Beech Grove City Schools
05.2010 - 07.2012

Early Childhood Administration Certificate -

Ivy Tech Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunication with an emphasis in Sales & Promotion, Minor in Communications

Ball State University

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