David Essink
Mary Lanning Healthcare Hastings NE
HASTINGS,NE
37
years of professional experience
Experienced educator who wants to work with children, families, and staff in a school setting.
Work History
Security Officer
4 Years 7 Months- Carried out all responsibilities of the safety & security officer role
- Job duties include: patrol, checking doors, de-escalation with patients and visitors, staff assist with duties, safety checks, fire alarms and drills, morgue duties, collaborating with the engineering department, monitoring cameras, being pro-active with safety, updating badges, assisting police, etc.
Director of Human Resources
3 Years- Oversaw 520 employees and 8 buildings
- Worked with principals in every building
- Oversaw all staff evaluations, hiring of new staff, termination of staff, reprimands of staff, and new employee training
- Attended monthly board meetings and gave reports
- Member of the Superintendent's Cabinet where decisions for the District were made -Head of HPS Transportation Dept
- Responsible for making the decision to call of school for bad weather and notifying media outlets
- Ordered new furniture for offices and classrooms
- Proofread all letters and documents for the District
Principal
7 Years- Supervised 100 teachers and para-professionals
- Evaluated staff quarterly
- Led professional development, staff meetings, and parent meetings
- Dealt with upset parents, behavior issues, and mediated staff disagreements
- Set goals for the school and looked at ways to make the building a safe place
- Supervised crowds at ballgames, concerts, and performances
- Annual crisis training
Assistant Principal
6 Years- Oversaw 750 students
- Met with parents and students on disciplinary issues
- Activities Director for all athletics and events
- Evaluated staff
- Patroled the school and grounds looking for safety issues
- Worked with law enforcement, DHHS, and the county attorney
Languages Arts Teacher
22 Years 10 Months- Taught 6-12 grade students
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
- Always part of the school improvement process
- Emphasized grammar and writing skills in all areas of Language Arts
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Analyzed student data to inform instructional decisions and improve academic outcomes.
- Valued academic development as well as development of the whole child.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Language Arts
Ed. S - Educational Administration
Master of Arts - Administration
Skills
Relationship Building
De-Escalation
Writing/Proofreading
Calm Demeanor
Accomplishments
2013 Region IV Principal of the Year
2014 Nebraska Principal of the Year
2015 National Principal of the Year finalist
2017 National Breakthrough School Principal
2014-2016 National Model PLC School
Timeline
Security Officer
Mary Lanning Healthcare Hastings NE
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Director of Human Resources
Hastings Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2022Read More
Principal
Hastings Middle School
07.2012 - 07.2019Read More
Assistant Principal
Hastings Middle School
07.2006 - 07.2012Read More
Languages Arts Teacher
Hastings, Clay Center, Ewing
08.1989 - 06.2012Read More
University of Nebraska-Kearney
Ed. S from Educational Administration
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Science from Language Arts
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University of Nebraska-Kearney
Master of Arts from Administration
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