Joe Phelan
Dublin,OH
Summary
To obtain an Assistant Principal position in Dublin City Schools
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Intern
Scottish Corners Elementary
Dublin City Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented school-wide initiatives to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Collaborated with 20+ teachers to assess instructional practices and improve curriculum delivery.
- Analyzed student performance data of over 400 students to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making for interventions.
- Facilitated communication between administration, parents, and community stakeholders to promote school programs.
- Led efforts in fostering a positive school culture through the implementation of behavioral support systems.
- Partnered with principal to administer school programs in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
Team Leader
John Sells Middle School- Dublin City Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitate weekly team meetings ensuring productivity, efficiency and focus on student improvement.
- Serve as a point of contact between the team and building administration, relaying information and advocating for team needs.
- Lead, assist and encourage communication between the team of teachers and students’ families.
- Monitor the academic, social and emotional well-being of students within the team.
- Participate in school leadership meetings and contribute to school wide decision-making and initiatives.
- 8th Grade
Intervention Specialist
John Sells Middle School- Dublin City Schools
Dublin, OH
08.2020 - 06.2025
- Responsible for writing and creating individualized special education documents for a diverse student caseload.
- Plan and execute lessons designed to meet students' IEP goals and objectives.
- Established clear lines of communication and relationships between members of the IEP team including General Education Teacher, District Representatives and Parents/Guardians.
- Plan, execute and lead Special Education meetings including 504, IEP, BIP, Suspected Disability, ETR and Manifestation Determination Hearings.
- Implement specific support strategies to help students build education, emotional and social skills to succeed in the classroom.
- Support students within the General Education classroom.
- Communicate and provide specific strategies for General Education teachers to support special education students.
- Establish clear lines of communication with other service providers to ensure all paperwork and minutes are fulfilled before deadlines.
- Collect data, and create progress reports for students every 9 weeks on all goals and objectives.
Intervention Specialist
Columbus Collegiate Academy- Dana
06.2018 - 06.2020
- 6th Grade Intervention Specialist
- 6th-8th Grade
Middle School Teacher
Springer School and Center, Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Social Studies
- Eighth Grade Social Studies, Middle School Reading Instructional Assistant
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Summerside Elementary, West Clermont Schools, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Math/Social Studies
- Fifth Grade Math, Social Studies
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership/ Principal Leadership
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OhioBachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education/ Social Studies and Mathematics
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OhioOhio’s Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute/ Intervention Specialist - undefined
Ohio State University
Columbus, OhioOrton-Gillingham Training - undefined
Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators
Skills
- Strong understanding of special education laws and regulations, including IDEA and Section 504
- Proficient in administering and interpreting assessments to inform instruction and intervention planning
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, parents, and colleagues
- Effective multi-tasking
- Engagement with parents
- Restorative practices
- Data-driven instruction
- School facilities and operations
- Staff development
Certification
- Intervention Specialist (K-12) Mild/Moderate
- Pending Principal License, expected Spring 2026
Timeline
Administrative Intern
Scottish Corners Elementary
08.2025 - Current
Team Leader
John Sells Middle School- Dublin City Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
Intervention Specialist
John Sells Middle School- Dublin City Schools
08.2020 - 06.2025
Intervention Specialist
Columbus Collegiate Academy- Dana
06.2018 - 06.2020
Middle School Teacher
Springer School and Center, Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2017 - 06.2018
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Summerside Elementary, West Clermont Schools, Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education/ Social Studies and Mathematics
University of Cincinnati
Ohio’s Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute/ Intervention Specialist - undefined
Ohio State University
Orton-Gillingham Training - undefined
Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership/ Principal Leadership
University of Cincinnati
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