Dave Early
Education Administrator
Naperville,IL
Summary
Professional and empathetic dean at West Aurora high school for two years. Illinois Administrative License. Seeking to leverage expertise with management of 800+ students as an Assistant Principal.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Head Wrestling Coach
Plainfield East High School
Plainfield, IL
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Coordinated practice, meet, tournament and travel plans for 50+ wrestlers Communicated thoroughly with wrestling families individually and via weekly newsletters Organized successful fundraisers.
- Managed all aspects of running high school wrestling tournaments.
- One of the first schools in the country wrestle in auditorium.
- Complied with and regulations set by institutions and IHSA.
- Educated individuals on importance of proper nutritional and sleep habits, demonstrating impact on physical performance
- Other coaching experiences at Plainfield East; sophomore football defensive coordinator and head badminton coach.
Physical Education Teacher
Drivers Education, Plainfield East High School
Plainfield, IL
01.2009 - 08.2020
- Designed and implemented lesson plans for students at different learning levels Utilized variety of instructional strategies such as group work and hands on activities
- Assessed student learning through meaningful formative and summative assessments Utilized digital instruction platforms such as Google Classroom
- District health curriculum team member.
- District social emotional learning committee member
- Building Mental and Emotional Health Committee
- Provided creative, structured environment for high school students.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
- Other subject areas taught at Plainfield East; drivers education classroom, behind the wheel driving instruction, 9th grade physical education, junior/senior electives, and strength and performance.
Dean
West Aurora High School
Aurora, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Facilitated weekly house professional learning committee meetings
- Evaluated teachers, counselors, social workers, and office professionals
- Managed alpha slice 504 plans which included reviews and initiating new plans
- Ran grade/attendance/discipline reports to guide interventions by student service team.
- Handled wide range of discipline consequences.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
Education
Master’s - Education Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction
American College of Education
07.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education/ Health
Loras College
Dubuque, IA 08.2003 - 12.2007
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
undefinedCertification
Illinois K – 12 Physical Education & 6 – 12
Timeline
Dean
West Aurora High School
08.2020 - Current
Head Wrestling Coach
Plainfield East High School
01.2016 - 08.2020
Master’s - Education Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction
American College of Education
07.2010 - 12.2012
Physical Education Teacher
Drivers Education, Plainfield East High School
01.2009 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education/ Health
Loras College
08.2003 - 12.2007
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