David Kauffman
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at AACPS, adept in program coordination and instructional leadership. Excelled in fostering team collaboration and enhancing organizational leadership, significantly improving student engagement and staff effectiveness. Expertise in special education, with a commitment to inclusivity and excellence in academic and athletic programs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Athletics
AACPS
08.2021 - Current
- Managed recruitment efforts for top-tier coaching staff, attracting highly skilled professionals committed to the success of studentathletes.
- Coordinated scheduling logistics for all sporting events, ensuring efficient use of resources while minimizing conflicts with academic priorities.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within athletics programs by implementing targeted recruiting efforts and supporting ongoing cultural competency training for staff members.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to establish long-term goals for the growth and development of the department''s various sports offerings.
- Established strong community ties through outreach initiatives, fostering increased support for athletic teams and events.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant rules and regulations governing collegiate athletics, minimizing potential sanctions for infractions.
- Operated with genuine concern for welfare of students, staff, parents and community.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive team culture that prioritized respect, integrity, collaboration, and accountability among athletes and staff alike.
- Coordinated transportation and scheduling of district athletic events.
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
Assistant Principal
AACPS
08.2005 - 08.2021
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
Special Education Teacher
AACPS
08.2000 - 08.2005
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Goucher College
Baltimore, MD05-2010
Master of Arts - Communications
Salem Teikyo University
Salem, WV05-1992
Skills
- Program coordination
- Instructional Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Leadership
- Multitasking ability
- Special Education
Timeline
Director of Athletics
AACPS
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Principal
AACPS
08.2005 - 08.2021
Special Education Teacher
AACPS
08.2000 - 08.2005
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Goucher College
Master of Arts - Communications
Salem Teikyo University
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