Jessica J. Hunziker
Lake View,IA
Summary
Seeking a principal position that will allow me to foster and inspire a positive learning environment for students, parents, and myself
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leadership Team Member
East Sac Community School District
08.2024 - Current
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
First Grade Teacher
East Sac Community School District
01.2008 - Current
- Provided instruction in core subjects
- Developed and adapted lesson plans to meet differing abilities and social needs
- Supported a balanced reading program through implementation of writing and reading workshops
- Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques , include whole group, individual, small group, and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and positive attitude towards education
- Analyzed grade level data in RTI meetings to increase reading success in classroom
- Set priorities and targets in the context of improving student achievement
- Incorporated Iowa Core and Cognitive Guide Instruction in curriculum
- Collaborated with grade partners to realign curriculum to meet standards
- Developed relationships and communicated with parents, staff, and community members through, phone contacts, written communication, parent teacher conference, and through Face book
- Implemented and supported to teachers in literacy
- Contributed to quarterly reports and participated in parent teacher conferences
Literacy Team Member
East Sac Community School District
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided the leadership for increased skills in reading instruction by reviewing data to make decisions on classroom instruction and interventions
- Collaborated with literacy leadership team on increasing student success on the Fast testing scores
- Provided resources to colleagues on implementation of writing strategies in all content areas
- Analyzed RTI data, interventions being implemented, and provide assistance to staff in literacy
- Collaborated with literacy leadership team on implementing and choosing a new ELA curriculum
- Organized Reading Challenge incentives and expectations for teachers and students
- Collaborated with literacy team on Wednesday reading in the morning
PreK-4 Math Team Member
East Sac Community School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Introduced K-2 math curriculum to staff
- Presented at professional development information for new math units implemented K-4
- Created interactive presentation to review data and implemented new math program to increase student success
- Collaborated with curriculum director to develop curriculum adoption sequence and levels of responsibility
- Analyzed Fall, Winter, Spring scores to make decisions for staff
PBIS K-1 Coordinator
East Sac Community School District
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with colleagues of the Behavior support and Teacher Assistance Team
- Coordinated and led weekly and semester celebrations recognizing positive behavior
- Increase communication between staff on expectations and referral process through Google docs
- Presented PBIS information in staff meetings
- Conducted Behavior surveys to staff to gain input on improvement in PBIS program
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Principal Internship
East Sac Community School District
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Designed and coordinated before school program
- Developed elementary assessment calendar and presented to staff
- Evaluated staff members and gave feedback on instruction
- Led and planned professional development
- Assisted in redesign of lunch and recess procedures
- Collaborated with literacy team and TLC members on data and professional development
- Coordinated training for Next Step of Guided Reading for Staff
- Promoted Lexia program with display for each grade level’s successful pass of levels
- Assisted in new sign in system for substitute teachers
- Redesigned system for recording keeping of student medication
- Promoted parental involvement in open house, PTO vendor fair, and family literacy night
- Contacted AEA to provide training and resources for teachers
- Evaluated new summer school program and provided input
- Collaborated with behavioral team on a plan for a student
- Created professional development Google Doc agendas and reflection documents for staff
- Created Google doc for teachers to use for Holiday parties
- Collaborated with IPTV to promote literacy
- Completed Evaluator course and conducted pre and post observations
Education
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota05.2017
Master of Science - Education
Morningside College
Sioux City, Iowa05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa12.2005
Skills
- Decision-making
- Parent-teacher communication
- Data-driven instruction
- Relationship building and networking
- Dependable
Certification
- Early Childhood Endorsement, May 2013
- Reading Endorsement, May 2006
Timeline
Leadership Team Member
East Sac Community School District
08.2024 - Current
Literacy Team Member
East Sac Community School District
08.2022 - 05.2024
PreK-4 Math Team Member
East Sac Community School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
PBIS K-1 Coordinator
East Sac Community School District
08.2020 - 05.2022
Principal Internship
East Sac Community School District
08.2016 - 04.2017
First Grade Teacher
East Sac Community School District
01.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Education
Morningside College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Educational Specialist - Educational Administration
University of South Dakota
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