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JESSICA RETTLER

Summary

Certified 1st through 8th grade teacher with 26 years of teaching experience. Dedicated to the profession and passionate about educating the whole individual to succeed in this ever-changing technological world. Active WEAC member, local treasurer, head negotiator, and union representative who cares deeply about our educators and our public school systems.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Waushara County 4-H Livestock Committee Treasurer

Volunteer Position
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed budgets to allocate resources effectively for the organization's revenues and expenses.
  • Attended executive and tri-annual meetings.
  • Managed financial records and transactions in a timely manner.
  • Reported on revenues and expenses.
  • Opened and managed a Certificate of Deposit to earn higher interest.
  • Completed annual charter and financial reports.
  • Mentored new livestock members and families on crucial deadlines and proper biosecurity and animal feeding practices for optimal growth, showing quality, and production.

Co-Athletic Director

Tri-County Area School District
12.2023 - Current
  • Directed athletic programs across multiple sports for student engagement and development.
  • Managed budgets for athletic departments, ensuring resource allocation and sustainability.
  • Coordinated schedules for practices and games to optimize facility usage.
  • Supervised coaching staff, providing guidance and support for professional growth.
  • Promoted effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability and being courteous.
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for away games.
  • Drafted, implemented, and monitored athletic policies and procedures.
  • Co-Coordinated Annual TC Athletics Golf Outing.
  • Hired and reviewed coaching staff.

Club Volleyball Coach

Fox Cities Elite
10.2023 - Current
  • Conducted skill assessments to identify player strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Evaluated player performance through video analysis and feedback sessions.
  • Communicated effectively with athletes and parents regarding player progress and team goals.
  • Developed and implemented practice plans to improve team performance.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed during practices and matches.
  • Attended coaching clinics, seminars, and workshops for professional development.
  • Organized team travel arrangements for tournaments.
  • Fostered a positive and inclusive team culture, promoting teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship among players.

7th and 8th Grade Math Teacher

Tri-County Area School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles in mathematics.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and understanding of concepts.
  • Improved students’ FORWARD exam scores significantly.
  • Mentored staff and participated in interviews for open positions.

TCAEA Head Negotiator & Local Representative

Organization
05.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated discussions between diverse groups to reach consensus on proposals.
  • Resolved conflicts by implementing effective negotiation strategies and techniques.
  • Corrected miscalculations on proposed board offers from District Bookkeeper and Administrator.
  • Represented multiple staff at administration meetings K-12 to resolve staff conflicts, work place safety, working conditions, PIP plans, and encouraged resignations when appropriate.

Co-Chair

Central Wisconsin Rural Youth Safety Day
01.2010 - Current
  • Managed logistics for hosting annual safety day activities and demonstrations.
  • Collaborated with co-chair on planning and organizing activities during the event.
  • Collaborated with school staffs to promote RYSD and secure their attendance.
  • Created surveys for teachers, chaperones, and presenters.
  • Sought donations for t-shirts, drawstring backpacks, and cups with annual design from a former 4th grade attendee and provided address labels for thank you notes.
  • Sent thank you notes to sponsors and speakers and promoted RYSD in the local newspaper.

TCAEA Treasurer

Volunteer Position
05.2008 - Current
  • Maintain accurate financial records and proposed annual budget.
  • Attend executive and membership meetings and gave financial reports.
  • Paid receipts and deposited fundraiser dollars in a timely manner.
  • Evaluate scholarship applications and awarded scholarship monies to recipients.
  • Completed 1099 paperwork by the IRS deadlines.

Head Varsity Volleyball Coach

Tri-County Area School District
01.2008 - Current
  • Evaluate players' skills.
  • Conduct organized practices for HS.
  • Host summer contact days and coach summer in leagues.
  • Schedule bussing.
  • Been awarded Conference Champions and Coach of the Year for our conference.
  • Communicate with athletes, parents, administration on all matters.
  • Model leadership, well-rounded whole person skills, and promote good sportsmanship.
  • Mentor other program and school coaches.
  • Attend camps and clinics to improve my volleyball and coaching skills.

Organizational Leader

Coloma Dynamites 4H Club
01.1998 - Current
  • Organized club events to promote youth engagement and community involvement.
  • Coordinated volunteer training sessions to enhance leadership skills among members.
  • Managed budgets and financial records for club activities and projects.
  • Implemented safety protocols for all club-related activities and events.
  • Communicated effectively with members and their families' about important deadlines.
  • Evaluated record books.
  • Completed annual charter paperwork.

WEAC Member

Organization
09.1996 - Current
  • Active Member.
  • WEAC RA Representative.
  • Student WEA local and state officer.
  • Attended monthly executive and membership meetings.
  • Attended leadership state and national conferences.
  • Spoke at a legislative hearing.
  • Sought members to join the union.
  • 2010: Attended the Rally in Madison.

Farm Manager

Flyte Family Farms
04.1996 - Current

As Fresh Market Vegetable Production, I assisted with the following:

  • Managed daily farm operations, ensuring optimal crop and livestock productivity.
  • Oversaw employees, trained staff on best agricultural practices and safety protocols.
  • Communicated effectively in Spanish with non-English speaking employees.
  • Implemented sustainable farming techniques to enhance soil health and resource management.
  • Monitored market trends to adjust production strategies in response to demand changes.
  • Supervised planting, cultivating, harvesting, storage, and marketing activities for all crops.
  • Delegated tasks to seasonal workers and supervised completion of duties and responsibilities.
  • Managed budgets and tracked expenses related to labor costs, production costs, fuel costs and more.
  • Conducted tours of farm and facilities to provide information and promote public relations.

Teacher

Tri-County Area School District
Plainfield, USA
07.2001 - 06.2023
  • Taught 4th grade for four years before teaching 5th and 6th grade math and English for three years.
  • Returned to a 4th grade position when a lead teacher position opened due to retirements.
  • Successfully wrote a $10,000 grant and was implemented the iPad technology from the grant monies.
  • Co-chair of the Rural Youth Safety Day committee.
  • Successfully written annual grants for this event.
  • 2022: Awarded the WI Ag in the Classroom teacher of the year.
  • 2023: Awarded the National AITC award in Orlando, FL.

4th-8th Grade English as a Second Language

School District of Wautoma
Wautoma, USA
08.2000 - 06.2001
  • I supported small groups of students with English as their Second Language.
  • I provided ESL support to 4th through 8th grade staff, and I worked inclusively with ESL students within the classroom, as well.
  • I wrote and received a $10,000 grant for technology.

7th-8th Grade Spanish Teacher

School District of Wautoma
Wautoma, USA
08.2000 - 06.2001
  • Taught two sections of both 7th and 8th grade Spanish elective course.
  • Developed and implemented my own Spanish curriculums.
  • Volunteered for extra responsibilities and attended extra curricular activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Major in Education, Minors in ESL & Spanish

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
05-2000

Master of Science - Education, Bilingual Education

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI, USA
08.2000 - 05.2004

Skills

  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Strong Leadership Skills
  • Works Well With Others
  • Hard Working
  • Involved in School and Community Groups and Organizations
  • Background in Ipad Technology
  • Successful Grant Writer
  • Serves on Many Committees as a Member and/or Chair
  • Veteran Educator
  • Background in English as a Second Language and in Spanish
  • Exceedingly Organized
  • Competent Computer Skills in Word, Windows, and Google
  • Experienced in Negotiating and Calculating Salary Increases
  • Union Representative in a Variety of Staff and Administration Situations
  • Filed Two Grievances in My Tenure

Activities

  • Animal Hobby Farmer 2011-current
  • Tri-County Booster Club Member 2006-current
  • Downhill Ski Club Member 2005-current
  • Immanuel Lutheran Choir Member 2004-2012
  • Freshmen Volleyball Coach, 2002-2005
  • 7th and 8th Grade Head Volleyball Coach, 2000, 2005-2007
  • Tri-County Area Schools PTA Member, 2001-Dissolved in 2020
  • Wisconsin ICE Club Volleyball Coach, 2015-2022
  • 5 county 4-H camp adult chaperone 1998-2023, team building session leader 2023 & 2024
  • American Spirit Experience Statewide Planning Committee 2023-current, chaperoned 2023

Timeline

Waushara County 4-H Livestock Committee Treasurer

Volunteer Position
09.2024 - Current

Co-Athletic Director

Tri-County Area School District
12.2023 - Current

Club Volleyball Coach

Fox Cities Elite
10.2023 - Current

7th and 8th Grade Math Teacher

Tri-County Area School District
08.2023 - Current

TCAEA Head Negotiator & Local Representative

Organization
05.2023 - Current

Co-Chair

Central Wisconsin Rural Youth Safety Day
01.2010 - Current

TCAEA Treasurer

Volunteer Position
05.2008 - Current

Head Varsity Volleyball Coach

Tri-County Area School District
01.2008 - Current

Teacher

Tri-County Area School District
07.2001 - 06.2023

Master of Science - Education, Bilingual Education

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
08.2000 - 05.2004

4th-8th Grade English as a Second Language

School District of Wautoma
08.2000 - 06.2001

7th-8th Grade Spanish Teacher

School District of Wautoma
08.2000 - 06.2001

Organizational Leader

Coloma Dynamites 4H Club
01.1998 - Current

WEAC Member

Organization
09.1996 - Current

Farm Manager

Flyte Family Farms
04.1996 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Major in Education, Minors in ESL & Spanish

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
JESSICA RETTLER