HAROLD ARNOLD

Certified Instructional Leader, Licensed Physical Education Teacher, and Golden Apple Scholar with exceptional facilitation and training skills. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues to develop comprehensive plans that effectively address organizational needs. Transformational leadership style, team-building expertise, and excellent conflict resolution abilities have earned a distinguished reputation. Recognized visionary leader with deep understanding of implicit bias and diversity training, inspiring others to achieve extraordinary results. Adaptable, resourceful, and highly goal-oriented approach.

• DePaul University, Chicago, IL, 60610, Master of Education in Educational Leadership, 01/14
• DePaul University, Chicago, IL, 60610, Bachelor of Sciences in Physical Education, 06/06

• Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL, K – 8th Grade Physical Education Teacher, 08/06 - Present, Creating differentiated instruction aligned with Common Core Standards., Analyzing PARCC/Map Data to drive instruction and assessment., Integrating technology in the curriculum for Health and Physical Education., Providing small group Lower Leveled Instruction to help increase Literacy proficiency., Practicing effective classroom management skills for at-risk students in an urban setting., Conducting and maintaining accurate attendance and payroll records., Overseeing hiring teachers for After-School programming., Presenting Allergen Drill for the whole staff two times out of the school year., Meeting 100% compliance of all staff being trained on Chronic Conditions., Creating PowerPoint presentations for professional development day.
• Urban Initiatives Soccer Program, Chicago, IL, Program Director - 1st - 4th Grade Soccer, 09/08 - 06/16, Coaching soccer to students in grades 1st – 4th., Implementing a Health and Character Education curriculum for students., Completing Work-To-Play forms weekly to assess student behavior and monitor attendance., Hiring and mentoring two parent coaches for a duration of 24 weeks.
• Chicago Public Schools SES After-School Programming, Chicago, IL, Program Coordinator K – 8th Grade, 09/09 - 06/14, Inputting attendance daily on Chicago Public Schools Oracle database., Managing student behavior and creating remediation plans for student misconduct., Evaluating teacher instruction and providing feedback for continual growth., Acting as the contact person for communication between the after-school program providers and Sherman School., Organizing and hosting a provider fair for parents.
• Chicago Run Program, Chicago, IL, Site Coordinator 1st – 5th Grade, 09/10 - Present, Developing an opening day ceremony for a whole school celebration., Coordinating with teachers to implement the program during brain breaks., Inputting mileage into the Chicago Run Database to track student performance., Attending four 5K run events and two Fun Runs throughout the school year., Monitoring practice before school three times a week., Conducting pacer tests and recording results.
• Chicago Public Schools Summer Bridge, Chicago, IL, Summer Bridge Coordinator, 06/14 - 08/14, Setting up meetings to discuss programming details., Monitoring attendance records and tracking student behavior referrals., Ensuring safety and transportation of students., Evaluating teacher performance and providing feedback.
• Chicago Youth Center, Chicago, IL, After-School Contractor, 09/19 - Present, Creating a business proposal for an after-school program for K-8th grade., Creating a lifetime and recreational sports curriculum with a Social Emotional Learning component., Producing an end of school year culmination activity for students., Recording attendance and behavior referrals on Chicago Public Schools Aspen software.
• Academy For Urban School Leadership Teacher Residency Program, Chicago, IL, Mentor Teacher, 09/22 - 06/23, Creating interpersonal relationships with resident teachers., Facilitating debriefs with resident teachers and program directors., Modeling practices and gradually releasing planning and responsibility., Providing feedback on resident instruction and lesson plans., Guiding resident reflection and goal setting., Recording resident attendance and quarterly reports.
• Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Chicago, IL, Lead Gym Instructor, 06/23 - Present, Ensuring the gymnasium is properly locked or unlocked., Ensuring all equipment in the gymnasium is working properly and safe., Checking for hazards and ensuring emergency exits are clear., Meeting with instructors and greeting members in the gymnasium., Managing reservations and communicating with staff for smooth transitions., Maintaining equipment closet and ordering equipment if necessary., Contacting parents regarding changes in classes or programming.

• Attendance Committee Chair Person, Sherman Elementary School, 09/22 - Current
• Local School Council Member, Sherman Elementary School, 09/22 - Current
• Instructional Leadership Team Member, Sherman Elementary School, 09/22 - 06/23
• Jr. NBA School Site Monitor, Sherman Elementary School, 12/19 - 02/19
• Head Coach 5th – 8th Grade Girls Volleyball, Sherman Elementary School, 10/18 - 01/19
• Head Coach 5th – 8th Grade Boys Basketball, Sherman Elementary School, 10/15 - 01/16
• Site Manager Chicago Black Hawks Skate and Study, Sherman Elementary School, 09/15 - 06/18
• Site Manager Chicago Wolves Howl For Your Health, Sherman Elementary School, 09/14 - 06/16
• Go For The Gold Healthy Schools Award, Sherman Elementary School, 02/14
• Koldyke Grant Winner, Sherman Elementary School, 12/12
• Head Coach 5th-8th Grade Girls Track and Field, Sherman Elementary School, 03/11 - 05/11
• Manager NFL Play: 60, Sherman Elementary School, 09/09 - Present
• Assistant Coach 5th – 8th Academy For Urban School Leadership Tackle Football League, Sherman Elementary School, 09/06 - 10/10

• Type 75 Certificate, Principal Endorsement
• Type 09 Certificate, 9th – 12th Secondary Education
• Type 10 Certificate, K – 8th Special Education