Daniel Martinson
Rigoni's Bakery Incorporated
Ironwood,MI
28
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Work History
Superintendent of Schools
2 Years 4 Months- Directed district operations to align instructional goals, staffing, and resource allocation with board priorities.
- Supervised administrative teams to ensure consistent implementation of policies, procedures, and school improvement plans.
- Developed annual budgets and monitored expenditures to support fiscal stability across district programs.
- Collaborated with board members to prepare agenda items, reports, and recommendations for governance decisions.
- Communicated with families, staff, and community stakeholders to address concerns and strengthen district relationships.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with unions representing district employees, balancing financial constraints with a commitment to fair compensation for all workers.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, driving initiatives that improved instructional practices and outcomes across all schools in the district.
- Improved school district performance by implementing data-driven decision-making processes and strategic planning.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
Vice President
6 Years 10 Months- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Work with co-owners for successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Established performance goals for employees and outlined processes for achievement.
- Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities such as online ordering and shipping frozen products.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
4 Years- Shares with K-12 Principal responsibility for protecting health and welfare of students, including attendance and discipline.
- Assists Principal with personnel management, supervision and evaluation of teaching and support staff.
- Coordinates student athletic activities and services including managing athletic department, hiring and evaluating coaches, and establishing budgets and spending plans for athletic programs.
- Oversees and administers systems that support high school students with college and/or career readiness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Coordinated special events such as Senior Nights for athletics, Athletic Awards Banquet, and worked cooperatively with Admin team to plan open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers, Booster Club, Ironwood Scholarship Foundation, Ironwood Sports Hall of Fame and other outside agencies.
- Championed extracurricular activities that promoted well-rounded student development beyond academics.
- Commissioner of Great Lakes Eight football Conference which encompasses the entire Upper Peninsula since May 2023.
Dean of Students
1 Year 11 Months- Shared with Principal responsibility for protecting the health and welfare of students.
- Investigate and resolve all discipline issues in a fair and just manner.
- Oversee all matters in regards to student attendance.
- Made recommendations for appropriate revisions of and assistance in interpretation of programs, policies, and procedures affecting students' lives in school.
- Oversee and administer systems that support high school students with college and/or career readiness.
- Provided and maintained appropriate communication with family and community including law enforcement agencies and the judicial system.
Alternative Education Teacher
3 Years 11 Months- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students, leading to noticeable improvements in academic performance and confidence.
- Incorporated real-life examples into lessons to help students understand the relevance of subject matter beyond the classroom setting.
Pharmacy Technician
9 Years- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
Alternative Education Teacher
11 Years 10 Months- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on best practices in alternative education settings.
- Continuously updated personal teaching methods by attending professional development workshops and conferences, ensuring that instructional strategies remained current and effective.
- 2014 recipient of Outstanding Person in Education (OPIE) award for Delta-Schoolcraft Intermediate School District.
- Member DSISD negotiations team and union representative for my building.
- Improved students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating real-world problems into lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of multimedia presentations and interactive activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Social Studies Teacher
2 Years 11 Months- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in social studies education and incorporating new strategies into lessons.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Served as Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Assistant Varsity Track Coach, and JH Boys Basketball coach
Social Studies Teacher
11 Months- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to support student progress at home.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
Education
- Central Office Endorsement (CO)
Master of Arts - Teaching
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education-Social Studies
No Degree
High School Diploma
Skills
Understanding of School Funding
School event coordination
Community Relations
Student achievement
Collaborative Leadership
Instructional Leadership
Student and parent relations
Relationship building and networking
Legal Compliance
Safety and security procedures
References
- Mr. Travis Powell: Superintendent Ironwood Area Schools, 906-932-0932
- Mrs. Melissa Nigh: K-12 Principal, Ironwood Area Schools, 906-932-0932
- Mrs. Heidi Lauzon: Special Education Director, GOISD, 906-285-2402
Timeline
Superintendent of Schools
Ironwood Area Schools
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Ironwood Area Schools
07.2020 - 07.2024Read More
Vice President
Rigoni's Bakery Incorporated
01.2020 - CurrentRead More
Dean of Students
Ironwood Area Schools
07.2018 - 06.2020Read More
Alternative Education Teacher
Ironwood Area Schools
08.2014 - 07.2018Read More
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
08.2005 - 08.2014Read More
Alternative Education Teacher
Delta-Schoolcraft Intermediate School District
08.2002 - 06.2014Read More
Social Studies Teacher
Ironwood Area Schools
07.1999 - 06.2002Read More
Social Studies Teacher
Ontonagon Area School District
08.1998 - 07.1999Read More
MASA Horizons Leadership Academy
from Central Office Endorsement (CO)
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Marygrove College
Master of Arts from Teaching
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Northern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science from Secondary Education-Social Studies
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Gogebic Community College
No Degree
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Luther L. Wright
High School Diploma
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