Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, playing Hockey, Guitar, Music, Improving my Spanish
Erick Rome
Educator
Eagan,MN
Summary
Relationship-driven educational leader focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture in structured, supportive environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning special events.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Spanish Teacher & World Languages Department Chair
Saint Thomas Academy
Mendota Heights , MN
2020 - Current
- Employed diverse teaching, assessment and feedback approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Pushed students to imagine the world through others' experiences with thoughtful lesson planning which included perspectives from diverse cultures.
- Set a goal of 90% use of Target Language for all instruction.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
- Represented World Languages Department as member of Academic Life Committee to set and continuously review curricular and pedagogical goals and standards across all disciplines.
- Collaborated with administration to develop Saint Thomas Academy's teacher observation and feedback cycle by focusing on coaching conversations.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
Learning Specialist
Saint Thomas Academy
Mendota Heights, MN
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Implemented individual learning plans to help 75 students grades 7-12 per year, learn new skills and techniques for organization and executive functioning, and self advocacy.
- Created, collected and recorded data on student progress to determine next steps for student success.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Worked with teachers to develop instructional strategies to support students with individual learning plans.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Dean of Students
Saint Thomas Academy
Mendota Heights , MN
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision to support school's mission and fulfill goals set forth by trustees.
- Conferred with teachers, coaches, and other school staff to identify current school environment concerns and diversify instructional and behavior modification strategies.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instructional abilities to better serve students of different ability levels and backgrounds.
- Led Advisory Program team charged with establishing guiding principals for grade level advisory program.
- Managed daily all school assemblies to bring school community together for prayer, pledge of allegiance, senior speeches, and to formally recognize student achievement.
- Authored Advisory handbook used by teachers/advisors to lead their advisories.
- Designed and led grade level retreats for all upper school students.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Coordinated and led all formal behavioral and disciplinary proceedings which included students, parents, administration and faculty.
- Coordinated smooth mealtimes and student transitions, including arrivals and dismissals.
- Developed and delivered trainings to respond to, and decrease risk of, active shooter or violent intruder event.
Educational Technology Specialist
Saint Thomas Academy
Mendota Heights, MN
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with teachers to design and/or transform course instructional materials and supported implementation.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Patiently supported faculty who were challenged by required use of instructional technology.
- Collaborated with all 12 academic departments to achieve successful rollout of new one-to-one Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to help teachers reach their instructional technology utilization goals.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and trouble shooting tasks.
Spanish Teacher and Coach
Saint Thomas Academy
Mendota Hights, MN
10.2011 - 06.2016
- For Spanish Teaching duties see previous entry for this position.
- Coached middle school track and field, basketball and varsity football.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength through diverse training methods.
- Enforced discipline both on and off field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services for those with declining grades.
Stay-at-Home-Dad
My Family
Savage , MN
06.2004 - 10.2011
- In 2003 my son was born, in 2004 our daughter was born. At that time we decided that I would become a stay-at-home dad. Thus, I decided to leave Saint Thomas Academy in the spring of 2004.
Personal Trainer
LifeTime Fitness
Lakeville, MN
01.2006 - 08.2008
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness classes.
- Developed training protocols for clients and members who suffered from physical ailments and disabilities.
- Educated clients on preventative care, corrective exercise and movement strategies, nutrition, and fitness.
- Managed client base of 30-40 clients per week.
Owner/Operator
Rome's Landscaping LLC
Savage, MN
03.2004 - 01.2007
- Worked with customers to develop designer landscaping plans with budgets in excess of $35,000.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve workflow efficiency.
- Engaged potential leads through great service and product knowledge, turning several prospective clients into paying customers.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional.
Spanish Teacher
Saint Thomas Academy
Mendota Heights , MN
08.1997 - 06.2004
- Please refer to previous entries for this position.
Education
K-12 Principal Licensure - Educational Administration
University Of Saint Thomas
Saint Paul, MN 04.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 01.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Spanish/Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN 09.1989 - 05.1996
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Additional Information
- Organize and lead service learning experiences to Guatemala for students
- Served as Teacher Services Coordinator for Saint Thomas Academy in the Minnesota Association of Independent Schools - 2014-2016
- Served as the Teacher Re-licensure Coordinator for Saint Thomas Academy - 2014-2016
Certification
K-12 Principal
Interests
Accomplishments
Received Year Book Dedication from the class of 2002
Timeline
K-12 Principal
06-2024
Grades 6-12 Spanish Teacher
06-2021
Learning Specialist
Saint Thomas Academy
08.2019 - 06.2020
Dean of Students
Saint Thomas Academy
07.2016 - 07.2019
Educational Technology Specialist
Saint Thomas Academy
08.2015 - 06.2016
K-12 Principal Licensure - Educational Administration
University Of Saint Thomas
04.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota
01.2013 - 08.2015
Spanish Teacher and Coach
Saint Thomas Academy
10.2011 - 06.2016
National Academy of Sports Medicine: Corrective Exercise Specialist
07-2007
Personal Trainer
LifeTime Fitness
01.2006 - 08.2008
Stay-at-Home-Dad
My Family
06.2004 - 10.2011
Owner/Operator
Rome's Landscaping LLC
03.2004 - 01.2007
Spanish Teacher
Saint Thomas Academy
08.1997 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Spanish/Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
09.1989 - 05.1996
Spanish Teacher & World Languages Department Chair
Saint Thomas Academy
2020 - Current
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