Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Craig Kuhrt

Craig Kuhrt

New Braunfels,TX

Summary

Experienced leader working in high stress environments with an emphasis on special populations, behavior management, discipline, safety and security and compliance. Dedicated to creating a collaborative work environment where everyone shares in the responsibility of student success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Campus Administrator

New Braunfels ISD DAEP
08.2021 - Current
  • Improved campus operations and safety by implementing efficient systems based on prior experience in discipline settings
  • Influenced positive change in district placement process by engaging in open dialogue with district administrators and addressing issues proactively.
  • Established strong partnerships with local organizations, such as Recovery Werks to provide substance abuse counseling to DAEP students
  • Influenced equity in placement process through dialogue with campus and district administrators
  • Increased staff retention by creating safe environment and providing opportunities for communal leadership

Facility Administrative Officer/MHA

San Marcos Treatment Center
01.2006 - 08.2021
  • Supervised and guided employees by enforcing corporate policies and procedures and responding quickly to provide real time assistance and modeling.
  • Improved communication within organization through regular updates through daily reporting
  • Provided on spot decision making and expertise to ensure campus safety and to provide crisis management

FOCUS Teacher/SPED Department Chair

New Braunfels High School
09.2018 - 07.2020
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication establishing rapport.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students improve overall behavior and reach academic goals.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents and to write effective individualized education plans.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Participated in department chair meetings to provide input to colleagues about campus initiatives and facilitated department trainings..

Special Education Lead Teacher

Ki Charter Academy
08.2015 - 09.2018
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Facilitated team meetings and helped manage school wide events
  • Mentored new teachers on campus policies and procedures and modeled best practices

Special Education Lead Teacher

John H Wood Charter
08.2010 - 07.2015
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to facilitate ARD process.
  • Facilitated Employee Wellness program
  • Facilitated team meetings to communicate campus initiatives and to collaborate and discuss students

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership w/Principal’s Certification

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05.2019

Bachelors of Science - Exercise & Sport Science w/Minor in History

Texas State University
San Marcos
08.2010

Skills

  • Organizational Leadership
  • Campus Operations
  • Academic Administration
  • Facilities Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Accomplishments

  • 2020-2021 New Braunfels ISD Assistant Principal of the Year

Certification

  • Texas Standard Teaching Certificate
  • SPED EC-12
  • Physical Ed. EC-12
  • Social Studies 4-8 & 8-12
  • Generalist 4-8
  • ESL Supplemental
  • Principal EC-12
  • TTESS Appraiser Certified

References

Jerry Clark- (830) 629-8865


Adrienne Durham- (254) 760-0035


Araceli De La Cruz- (830) 643-5707

Timeline

Campus Administrator

New Braunfels ISD DAEP
08.2021 - Current

FOCUS Teacher/SPED Department Chair

New Braunfels High School
09.2018 - 07.2020

Special Education Lead Teacher

Ki Charter Academy
08.2015 - 09.2018

Special Education Lead Teacher

John H Wood Charter
08.2010 - 07.2015

Facility Administrative Officer/MHA

San Marcos Treatment Center
01.2006 - 08.2021

Master of Education - Educational Leadership w/Principal’s Certification

Texas State University

Bachelors of Science - Exercise & Sport Science w/Minor in History

Texas State University
  • Texas Standard Teaching Certificate
  • SPED EC-12
  • Physical Ed. EC-12
  • Social Studies 4-8 & 8-12
  • Generalist 4-8
  • ESL Supplemental
  • Principal EC-12
  • TTESS Appraiser Certified
Craig Kuhrt