David Plesac
Hobart,IN
Summary
Experienced organizational leader and educational administrator with a 15-year proven track record. Demonstrates expertise in developing, implementing, and executing performance-enhancing programs. Exceptional abilities in effective communication, conflict resolution, and staff management. Recognized for consistently providing support to faculty and staff as a servant leader.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Neighbors’ New Vista High School
09.2023 - Current
- Work with senior administration to establish budget.
- Grant writing experience has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the school.
- Work closely with admin team to establish policies and procedures for the optimal running of the school.
- Provide reports to the State on the performance of the school and plans for improvement.
- Work closely with students, parents, teachers and the community to establish and build lasting relationships
Assistant Principal
Neighbors’ New Vista High School
07.2022 - Current
- Primary duty include discipline and attendance procedures.
- Trained this fall in the Rise Evaluation tool for improving teacher effectiveness.
- Actively communicating with parents, staff and community stakeholders about all areas of school and student performance.
- Introduced incentive-based procedures for improving attendance.
- Collaborated with team members to improve enrollment on year over year basis.
Director of Adult High School
Excel Center
03.2018 - 07.2022
- Assist adults working towards earning a H.S Diploma
- Responsible for all aspects of school functionality
- Oversee staff of 22
- Prepare reports for state agencies
- Recruitment
- Responsible for staff evaluations
- Work with other directors to set vision for the district.
Director of Adult Education
Neighbors’ New Vista High School
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Oversee both Adult Education and English as a Second Language
- Supervise a staff of Eight, including hiring for any positions and evaluating staff on performance
- Prepare reports for both the fiscal agent and the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) in the State of Indiana
- Recruitment
- Prepare grants
- Network with community to raise awareness of the program.
Real Estate Broker
Bart Vickrey Real Estate
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Showed open houses
- Cold called lists to generate clients
- Walked neighborhoods advertising open houses to generate interest.
Assistant Principal
Neighbors’ New Vista High School
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Duties include discipline and attendance
- Introduced incentive-based policies to increase attendance
- Trained in the Rise Evaluation tool.
- Work closely with students, parents, teachers and the community to establish and build lasting relationships
- Partner with both Lake and Porter County Probation, establishing open communication that fosters increased cooperation between departments with the goal being to preemptively solve problems before they arise.
- Active in the community, including as a board member of Kiwanis Club, which serves to promote the school and strengthen ties in the community
Dean of Students/Athletic Director
Portage Township Schools
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Worked closely with Principal and Assistant Principal on discipline issues
- Met daily with teams to discuss issues and creatively solve problems.
- Worked closely with secretaries to monitor attendance issues and communicate with both parents and probation when issues arise
- Monitor all lunch periods and passing periods
- Actively supervise both before and after school
- As Athletic Director, worked closely with secretary to schedule busses, games, referees and practice times
- Established both a wrestling and basketball tournament to help raise money for the department
- Also, I was in charge of concession stand after school and during games to raise money for the school.
Teacher, Computer Applications
Portage Township Schools
08.2007 - 07.2012
- Created curriculum based on the business standards provided by the state
- Taught Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Taught keyboarding to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.
Education
Masters in Educational Administration -
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN05.2011
License: Transition to Teaching -
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN05.2007
B.S. Marketing -
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.1991
Skills
- Safety and security procedures
- Staff and educator guidance
- Organizational Leadership
- Community Relations
- Staff Development
- Performance Evaluations
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking ability
- Policy and procedure development
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Programs
- School culture
- Faculty training and development
- Relationship building and networking
Community
- Former Member of Hammond Rotary
- Member of Portage Kiwanis
- Gary for Life
- United Way Alice Council
- Active member of St. Bridget’s Church in Hobart
Timeline
Principal
Neighbors’ New Vista High School
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Neighbors’ New Vista High School
07.2022 - Current
Director of Adult High School
Excel Center
03.2018 - 07.2022
Director of Adult Education
Neighbors’ New Vista High School
07.2017 - 03.2018
Assistant Principal
Neighbors’ New Vista High School
08.2014 - 06.2017
Real Estate Broker
Bart Vickrey Real Estate
06.2014 - 07.2017
Dean of Students/Athletic Director
Portage Township Schools
08.2012 - 06.2014
Teacher, Computer Applications
Portage Township Schools
08.2007 - 07.2012
Masters in Educational Administration -
Purdue University Calumet
License: Transition to Teaching -
Calumet College of St. Joseph
B.S. Marketing -
Indiana University
Similar Profiles
TED BULLOTTED BULLOT
Office Aide at Westwood High School and Canyon Vista Middle SchoolOffice Aide at Westwood High School and Canyon Vista Middle School
Devon ShermanDevon Sherman
Substitute Teacher K-12 at Bakersfield City School District, Kern High School District, Panama Buena Vista School DistrictSubstitute Teacher K-12 at Bakersfield City School District, Kern High School District, Panama Buena Vista School District
Sebastian ArellanesSebastian Arellanes
Varsity Wrestler at Sierra Vista High SchoolVarsity Wrestler at Sierra Vista High School
Austin GentryAustin Gentry
Builders Associate at Coolman BuildersBuilders Associate at Coolman Builders
Paul DultzPaul Dultz
Orchard Team Lead at Luke Family Of Brands / County Line OrchardOrchard Team Lead at Luke Family Of Brands / County Line Orchard