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JANET R. KUBASAK

Grafton

Summary

Accomplished Administrator and Educational Professional with solid background and 20+ years' diverse expertise. Passionately devoted to driving delivery of responsible academic administration and instructional coaching excellence. Committed to advancing student success via comprehensive learning and growth development of dedicated educators. Motivated to excel through superior performance within a rewarding high-level leadership role.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Curriculum and Special Projects

Wellington Exempted Village Schools
03.2024 - Current
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas of improvement within the curriculum and adjust accordingly
  • Established collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, fostering a unified approach to achieving educational goals
  • Provided constructive feedback to support ongoing improvement
  • Managed budgets allocated for curricular resources, maximizing impact while maintaining fiscal responsibility
  • Optimized the use of Federal Program allocations.
  • Streamlined curriculum design process for improved efficiency, resulting in more time for teacher support and development
  • Conducted regular assessments of curricular effectiveness, ensuring continuous improvement through targeted modifications
  • Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges
  • Grant writing to support educational needs
  • Streamlined professional learning district-wide protocols
  • Designed district-wide professional learning for all staff

Elementary Principal

Wellington Exempted Village Schools
01.2020 - 07.2024
  • Exhibit outstanding leadership as an instructional learning focusing on Ohio Learning Standards, implementation of differentiation, student first leadership and implementation of high-quality teaching strategies
  • Consistent support of district initiatives with strategic writing, plan development, and focused monitoring of Reading Achievement Plan, National Network Partnership Schools, and Partnership for Literacy
  • Engaged in data decision-making at all educational levels by analyzing district / facility / teacher data
  • Provided and monitored professional development in areas of RIMPS, instructional strategies, data driven decisions, educational learning progressions
  • Collaboration with colleagues, district personnel and community to develop family engagement practices
  • Present materials, strategies, and accomplishment to the school board monthly
  • Support TBT, BLT and DLT with procedures, processes, and out-come based practices
  • Developed a culture and climate that welcomes families, students, teachers, and community to openly communicate and work with the school to enhance current practices

Adjunct Professor/Consultant

Ashland University
01.2011 - Current
  • Design and present solid lesson plans, assignments, assessments, and class activities to achieve successful higher learning
  • Expertly instruct masters-level classes with target emphasis on literacy/reading strategies (face-to-face, hybrid, online)
  • Foster trust to build educational rapport with teachers, provide prompt feedback, and deliver positive reinforcement
  • Ensure educational success by maintaining consistent adherence to all requirements set forth by university
  • Supported Curriculum Audits with university team

Educational Consultant

State Support Team Region 2
01.2014 - 07.2020
  • Demonstrate outstanding leadership to deliver influential coaching and technical assistance on Ohio Improvement Process, CCIP, Grant Applications, and Federal Programs as well as facilitate District Leadership, Building, and Teacher-Based teams
  • Reliably support district with strategic writing, plan development, and focused monitoring of Reading Achievement Plans
  • Use sound judgment to guide decisive decision-making at all educational levels by analyzing district / facility / teacher data
  • Adeptly design, develop, deliver, and evaluate online professional development efforts to improve school achievement
  • Effectively leverage Ohio Department of Education (ODE) monitoring tool to monitor implementation of OIP practices
  • Optimize delivery of solid outcome-based results via cross-functional collaboration with colleagues and district personnel
  • Serve as Regional Data Lead (RDL) to provide educators with powerful policy, performance, and accountability reporting

Administrative Team / Instructional Coach

Summit Academy
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Conducted insightful teacher observations and staff professional development (review/approve SLOs)
  • Designed professional development initiatives based on special needs assessment and individual learning principles / styles
  • Fostered transparent culture within Special Needs Educational System via consistent and open communication with staff and parents
  • Executed suspensions, parent calls, office referrals other disciplinary actions
  • Maintained sharp focus and eye for detail to complete comprehensive data analysis determining classroom / curriculum successes and deficits
  • Reviewed lesson plans for Grades 6-8 and ensured alignment with Common Core Standards
  • Actively attended, reviewed, and approved Teacher-Based Teams
  • Collaborated with teachers and administration to achieve more than adequate yearly progress, such as with design and implementation of school's first library
  • Worked directly with ODE to remain in compliance with grant requirements
  • Utilized strong business acumen and federal funding (SIG) material to effectively budget for school's needs, consumables, field trips, and extended learning activities
  • Facilitated various activities critical to both student and academy success
  • Organized and executed field trips and in-house speakers / talent and managed on-line programs such as, Study Island, Compass Learning, Indistar, Avestia, AimsWeb

Title One Tutor

Sheffield Lake City Schools
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Advanced learning by leveraging Marzano's research-based practices to support growth in struggling students in both Math and Reading
  • Achievements were presented and recognized by the school board

Lead Teacher / Instructional Coach

ECOT Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Managed online functionality of 7th grade classroom comprised of [161] students
  • Created educational framework, developed on-line courses, and served as teacher / administrator liaison
  • Mentored teachers and elevated morale

Intermediate Development Handicap Instructor

Lorain City Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Provided safe learning environment for multi-level inner city classroom of developmentally handicapped students
  • Developed / implemented [16] individualized student IEPs
  • Created classroom management system

Education

Educational Doctorate (Ed.D) - Literacy / Reading

Capella University
09-2017

Superintendent Licensure -

Ashland University
Ashland, OH
06-2023

Master of Education (M.A.) - Curriculum and Instruction

Ashland University
01.2003

Administration Licensure - Pre-K through Grade 9

Ashland University
01.2013

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education

Ashland University
05-1999

Skills

  • Curriculum Planning and Mapping
  • Innovative Design / Content Creation
  • Course Development / Implementation
  • Continuous Improvement Plans
  • Critical Thinking / Problem-Solving
  • Grant Writing and Evaluation
  • Professional Learning and Development
  • Instructional Coaching / Mentoring
  • Teaching Instruction and Facilitation
  • Needs Assessment / Decision Framework
  • Leadership Development / Team Building
  • Data Analysis / Statistical Reporting
  • Classroom Evaluation (OTES)
  • Student Discipline / PBIS
  • Solid Presentation Skills
  • Strong Visionary Leader
  • Articulate Communicator
  • Stellar Interpersonal Skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Various Industry Systems and Programs
  • Effective leadership
  • Online Teaching

Affiliations

  • President, Westshore Chapter of International Reading Association
  • Vice-President, Westshore Chapter of International Reading Association
  • International Literacy Association
  • Ohio UDL (Universal Design of Learning) Collaborative Team

Personal Information

Title: Dynamic Licensed Education Administration Leader

Additional Background

  • Title One Tutor, Sheffield Lake City Schools, Sheffield, OH, 08/10, 08/13, Advanced learning by leveraging Marzano's research-based practices to support growth in struggling students in both Math and Reading.
  • Lead Teacher / Instructional Coach, ECOT Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow, Online, 08/10, 08/13, Managed online functionality of 7th grade classroom comprised of [161] students., Created educational framework, developed on-line courses, and served as teacher / administrator liaison.
  • Intermediate Development Handicap Instructor, Lorain City Schools, Lorain, OH, 08/09, 08/10, Provided safe learning environment for multi-level inner city classroom of developmentally handicapped students., Developed / implemented [16] individualized student IEPs.

Timeline

Director of Curriculum and Special Projects

Wellington Exempted Village Schools
03.2024 - Current

Elementary Principal

Wellington Exempted Village Schools
01.2020 - 07.2024

Educational Consultant

State Support Team Region 2
01.2014 - 07.2020

Adjunct Professor/Consultant

Ashland University
01.2011 - Current

Administrative Team / Instructional Coach

Summit Academy
01.2011 - 01.2014

Title One Tutor

Sheffield Lake City Schools
01.2011 - 01.2014

Lead Teacher / Instructional Coach

ECOT Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow
01.2011 - 01.2014

Intermediate Development Handicap Instructor

Lorain City Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012

Master of Education (M.A.) - Curriculum and Instruction

Ashland University

Administration Licensure - Pre-K through Grade 9

Ashland University

Educational Doctorate (Ed.D) - Literacy / Reading

Capella University

Superintendent Licensure -

Ashland University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education

Ashland University
JANET R. KUBASAK