James Minogue
1977 Indian Trail Drive, West Lafayette,IN
Summary
I am a dedicated, highly energetic, and motivated educator. I believe that all students can learn and have a positive impact on their community. I strongly believe that education is about collaboration between the teachers, students, administration, and the community. I strive to support students of all backgrounds and help them find their joy of learning and build empathy for others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assist Principal
Tippecanoe School Corporation
Lafayette, Indiana
02.2022 - Current
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Managed budgeting process for school operations including personnel hiring, supplies procurement and facility improvements.
- Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated school policies and procedures.
- Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Promoted an atmosphere of respect amongst students by enforcing disciplinary codes consistently throughout the school year.
Student Support Specialist
Klondike Elementary
West Lafayette, IN
08.2019 - Current
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and policies to maintain order among students.
- Assisted in creating and managing COVID-19 protocols for Klondike Elementary
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical, and social development.
- Taught socially acceptable behavior; employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Collaborated with administration to create meaningful consequences and implement behavior plans.
- Assisted in reviewing recess/lunch procedures and schedules.
- Conducted professional development presentations on various behavior strategies and mindsets.
- Coordinated Section 504 conferences.
- Member of the S.T.A.R.S. program which works to develop leadership skills utilizing resources from the IASP.
Administrative Intern
Harrison High School
West Lafayette, IN
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored discipline actions and developed digital procedures for detentions to increase data collection and efficiency.
- Collaborated with administrators, instructional coach, and staff to develop strategies to increase positive experiences for our diverse community and student population.
- Created graphics to increase parent and community awareness with regards to Junior/Senior Night.
- Researched for educational grants and academic resources pertaining to diversity and equity in an educational setting.
Cross Country Coach
Klondike Middle School
West Lafayette, IN
08.2014 - 10.2019
- Encouraged athletes and fellow coaches to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors on and off field.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
- Communicated effectively with coaches, parents, and fellow athletes. Communications included organizing meetings, practices, donations, and fundraisers.
Teacher
Klondike Elementary
West Lafayette, IN
07.2012 - 08.2019
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Worked one-on-one with students to create individualized lesson plans to increase progress.
- Created tests and assignments to evaluate student knowledge.
Mentor Teacher, Hosted Student Teacher
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Co-planned, observed, and evaluated student teacher, working cooperatively with university faculty.
KES Volleyball Teacher Sponsor
Klondike Elementary School
West Lafayette, IN
11.2015 - 04.2016
- After-school and weekend program facilitator.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration And Supervision
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.2012
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Social skills development
- Motivating students
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Working collaboratively
- Problem resolution
- Data management
- Training & Development
Licensure
- General Kindergarten through Grade 6
- Ed Admin and Supervision, Educational Leadership
Affiliations
2023 IASP Assistant Principal Conference (Presenter) Indianapolis, IN
- Presented on tips and strategies for first year administrators.
2022-2023 CD Academy Presenter Lafayette, IN
- Led multiple presentations regarding Tier 2 behavior strategies and structures for behavior interventions with the inclusion on conscious discipline practices.
2018 CBE Presentation at K-12 Committee Meeting (Presenter) Indianapolis, IN
- Purdue Center for Economic Education presentation to Chamber of Commerce. Presented student successes and the importance of education for economic principals.
HASTI 2017 Conference (Presenter) Indianapolis, IN
- Engineering: It's Elementary, My Dear Teacher! Using Engineering to Meet the New Indiana Academic Standards – Half-day training in which participants learn to implement hands-on design tasks and assess students' learning of science through engineering using interdisciplinary lessons.
HASTI 2017 Conference (Presenter) Indianapolis, IN
- How Slow Can You Go? Making STEM Connections to Build Students' Understanding of Forces o Interactive workshop providing a hands-on approach to science using the engineering design process.
Summer Professional Development 2017 (Lead Presenter) West Lafayette, IN
- 4th Grade SLED (Science Learning through Design) professional development.
Indiana STEM Conference 2017 (Presenter)
- How Slow Can You Go? Making STEM Connections to Build Students' Understanding of Forces
Indiana STEM Conference 2016 (Presenter)
- It’s Alarming! Making STEM connections to build students’ understanding of simple circuits
HASTI 2015 Conference (Panel Member)
- Promoting STEM teaching and learning through design: Insights from the experts Emphasis is placed on determining how teachers can improve student science achievement through STEM integration
References
Linda Fields Principal, Hershey Elementary School, Lafayette, IN
- Phone: (765)269-8280 Email: lfields@tsc.k12.in.us
Doug Allison, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel for TSC, Lafayette, IN
- Phone: (765)474-2481 Email: dallison@tsc.k12.in.us
Bea Younker, Seeds Director for TSC, Lafayette, IN
- Phone: (765)426-6176 Email: byounker@tsc.k12.in.us
Jodi Day, Director of Student Services, Lafayette, IN
- Phone: (765)474-2481 Email: jlday@tsc.k12.in.us
Scott Peters, Principal, Klondike Elementary School, West Lafayette, IN
- Work: (765)463-5505 Cell: (765)404-6427 Email: sjpeters@tsc.k12.in.us
Timeline
Assist Principal
Tippecanoe School Corporation
02.2022 - Current
Administrative Intern
Harrison High School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Student Support Specialist
Klondike Elementary
08.2019 - Current
Mentor Teacher, Hosted Student Teacher
Purdue University
01.2019 - 04.2019
KES Volleyball Teacher Sponsor
Klondike Elementary School
11.2015 - 04.2016
Cross Country Coach
Klondike Middle School
08.2014 - 10.2019
Teacher
Klondike Elementary
07.2012 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Educational Administration And Supervision
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Bloomington
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