Jenny Gieselman
Oxford,MI
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with a proven track record at Brandon School District, reducing discipline referrals by 29% through restorative practices. Experienced in MTSS implementation and community engagement, fostering academic growth and staff retention. Skilled in data improvement planning and professional facilitation, enhancing school culture and compliance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students (Grades 6-8)
Brandon School District
Ortonville, MI
03.2024 - Current
- Reduced discipline referrals by 29% and suspensions by 24% via restorative practices.
- Strengthened family engagement through collaborative communication and solution-focused partnerships.
- Assisted principal in implementing schoolwide PBIS and MTSS frameworks for academic growth.
- Facilitated data protocol meetings guiding instructional and intervention strategies.
- Evaluated and supervised special education staff, achieving 100% retention over two years.
- Developed and managed over 24 Section 504 plans, ensuring legal compliance.
- Represented district at building-level IEP meetings to meet student needs.
- Co-designed and delivered professional development sessions for more than 26 staff members.
MTSS Coordinator - Brandon High School
Brandon School District
Ortonville, USA
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Led Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention cycles grounded in data analysis.
- Supported leadership teams in aligning interventions with student needs, facilitating targeted support and improved student outcomes.
- Built staff capacity in intervention documentation and progress monitoring, improving consistency in data usage across teams.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive academic and behavioral progress monitoring systems to enhance student performance tracking.
Special Education Teacher
Brandon School District
Ortonville, USA
08.2000 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized education programs in full regulatory compliance.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance collaborative IEP development.
- Maintained accurate documentation to ensure audit-ready compliance systems.
- Integrated restorative practices into academic support environments.
- Achieved 'highly effective' rating under Charlotte Danielson framework since 2016.
- Recognized as 2024 Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year for Brandon School District.
Camp Invention Director
Brandon School District
Ortonville, USA
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed safety systems, staffing, scheduling, and family communications.
- Oversaw daily operations and administrative processes.
- Directed operations for 89 students and 7 staff members.
General Education Teacher & Building Leadership Team Member
Brandon School District
Ortonville, USA
08.2005 - 06.2021
- Mentored student teachers, new teachers, and early-career staff.
- Modeled high-impact instructional strategies for visiting educators and administrators.
- Participated in discussions and decision-making processes as a member of the Harvey-Swanson Leadership Team.
- Received nomination for VFW Teacher of the Year in 2019, recognizing commitment to educational excellence.
Elementary Math Coach (District-Wide Leadership Role)
Brandon School District
Ortonville, USA
06.2014 - 08.2017
- District-appointed leader responsible for strengthening K-5 mathematics instruction and intervention systems.
- Designed and delivered district-wide professional development that enhanced differentiation strategies and best practices in K-5 mathematics instruction.
- Led K-5 implementation of the Bridges Mathematics Program across all elementary buildings.
- Developed a comprehensive district-wide Tier 2 math intervention framework that improved targeted support for students struggling in mathematics.
- Contributed to a 9.2 percentile point increase in district NWEA math scores over three years.
- Presented insights and recommendations at board and committee meetings, showcasing effective strategies for district-wide mathematics improvement.
- Co-presented at Oakland County Best Practices Conference: "Using Assessment for Differentiation and Intervention in Mathematics."
- Trained in Cognitive Coaching.
Education
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Educational Leadership
Oakland University
Rochester, MI01.2018
Master of Arts - Teaching Reading & Language Arts
Oakland University
Rochester, MI01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Special Education & Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI01.2000
Skills
- MTSS implementation
- IEP and 504 compliance
- Data improvement planning
- PBIS implementation
- Instructional leadership
- Restorative practices
- Cognitive coaching
- Behavior management
- Decision making
- School culture
Core Leadership Strengths
- Elementary School Culture & Climate Development
- Early Literacy & Mathematics Systems Leadership
- MTSS & PBIS Implementation
- Staff Supervision & Instructional Coaching
- IDEA & Section 504 Compliance
- Data-Driven School Improvement Planning
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Family & Community Engagement
- Restorative Practices
- Cognitive Coaching
Timeline
Dean of Students (Grades 6-8)
Brandon School District
03.2024 - Current
MTSS Coordinator - Brandon High School
Brandon School District
10.2021 - 03.2024
Camp Invention Director
Brandon School District
07.2021 - 07.2021
Elementary Math Coach (District-Wide Leadership Role)
Brandon School District
06.2014 - 08.2017
General Education Teacher & Building Leadership Team Member
Brandon School District
08.2005 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Brandon School District
08.2000 - 03.2024
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Educational Leadership
Oakland University
Master of Arts - Teaching Reading & Language Arts
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education & Elementary Education
Western Michigan University