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Greg Jergens

Kalona

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Mid-Prairie Community Schools, excelling in strategic planning and instructional performance optimization. Cultivated positive relationships, mentored staff, and enhanced teaching effectiveness. Skilled in policy enforcement and operations oversight, fostering a stimulating learning environment that promotes academic and emotional growth. Advantageous building supervisor during building renovations and addition. Familiar with local, state and federal standards as well as regulations related to academic performance, assessment programs and educational practices.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Principal

Mid-Prairie Community Schools
07.2021 - Current
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.

Golf Course Attendant

Kalona Golf Club
06.2023 - Current
  • Observed guests for proper use of equipment and respectful behavior on property.
  • Maintained golf cart fleet with regular upkeep.
  • Greeted golf course guests and shared information on course conditions, rules and gameplay.
  • Handled clerical and cashier work inside clubhouse to assist players.
  • Monitored first tee, tee off times, and turn times to anticipate schedule problems.

Volleyball Coach

Iowa United
06.2024 - Current
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Stretched, warmed up, and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of athletes to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for further improvement.

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Iowa Valley Community School District
08.2000 - 06.2021
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Taught core subjects of math, social studies, literacy, and technology .
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Coached, mentored, and evaluated 3 student teachers for progress against program objectives.

Education

Master of Education Leadership Management -

The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05-2021

Bachelor of Education - Education Science

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05-2000

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Digital audience engagement
  • Instructional leadership
  • Staff management
  • Operations oversight
  • Policy enforcement
  • Instructional performance optimization
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Contract management
  • Community engagement

Timeline

Volleyball Coach

Iowa United
06.2024 - Current

Golf Course Attendant

Kalona Golf Club
06.2023 - Current

Elementary School Principal

Mid-Prairie Community Schools
07.2021 - Current

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Iowa Valley Community School District
08.2000 - 06.2021

Master of Education Leadership Management -

The University of Iowa

Bachelor of Education - Education Science

University of Northern Iowa

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