Joe Wirtzberger
Benton City,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Focused education professional with master's degree in school administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Principal/Athletic Director
Waitsburg School District
2023.06 - Current
- Improved school-wide performance by implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher collaboration for increased student success through regular professional development sessions.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive school improvement plan, focusing on academic achievement and growth.
- Increased parent involvement in the educational process by creating multiple communication channels and hosting community events.
- Managed budgets, personnel, and resources effectively to ensure a supportive learning environment for students and staff.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting inclusivity, respect, and high expectations for all stakeholders.
- Established strong relationships with local businesses and organizations for additional support and resources for the school community.
- Addressed behavioral issues proactively by developing a consistent disciplinary framework and providing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Mentored new teachers to enhance their instructional skills and improve student outcomes.
- Supported extracurricular activities that fostered student engagement, leadership skills development, and overall well-being outside the classroom setting.
- Developed programs/initiatives aimed at increasing faculty/staff morale resulting in greater retention rates within the school.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
MTSS Coach
Wahluke School District
2022.08 - Current
- Assist teachers with developing strategies to increase productivity academically and behaviorally in classrooms.
- Establish clear benchmarks for performance and monitored student progress.
- Meet with student to enforce discipline.
- Review data to facilitate growth in student success.
- Collaborated with other MTSS coaches to create and execute district wide plans for success.
Resource Room Teacher
Wahluke Jr High
2017.07 - 2022.08
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Classroom management
- Reinforce positive learning environment
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- ASB advisor & leadership teacher
- Intramural K-5th grade athletic director
- Video production teacher
Behavioral/ISS Para
Hanford High School
2016.04 - 2017.01
- Taught math lessons to students
- Assisted students in science classes
- Work with students of varying needs, to support their academic and behavior management
- Reinforced positive learning skills and behavioral expectations of students in the classroom and during transitions
- Call students down when attendance issues are present and issue consequence forms
- Data entry for Daily Activity Reports
- Classroom management for ISS room
Varsity Girls Head Basketball Coach
KiBi School District
2006.08 - 2016.01
- Organized and directed individual and group practice plans
- Determined game strategy
- Supervised athletes during practices and competition
- Modeled sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
- Team Building
- Performed tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records
- Promoted community involvement and youth participation in the program
- Managed special events such as sponsorship of leagues, parties introducing new products, or other activities the program supports to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize team success.
Barber/Owner/Operator
Barber Shop
1996.03 - 2008.09
- Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determined areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
- Directed and coordinated activities of businesses concerned with the production, pricing, sales, and distribution of products
- Determined staffing requirements, and interviewed, hired and trained new employees, and oversaw those personnel processes
- Planned and prepared advertising and promotional material to increase sales of services, working with customers and advertising agencies
- Monitored and analyzed sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaigns
- Cut and trimmed hair according to clients' instructions
- Performed clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, and paying bills
- Created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers
Education
Master of Science - School Administration
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2021
Skills
- Business Management & Ownership
- Public Relations
- Inventory Management
- Motivational Leadership
- Instructional Leadership
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Special Education
- Community Engagement
Timeline
Secondary Principal/Athletic Director
Waitsburg School District
2023.06 - Current
MTSS Coach
Wahluke School District
2022.08 - Current
Resource Room Teacher
Wahluke Jr High
2017.07 - 2022.08
Behavioral/ISS Para
Hanford High School
2016.04 - 2017.01
Varsity Girls Head Basketball Coach
KiBi School District
2006.08 - 2016.01
Barber/Owner/Operator
Barber Shop
1996.03 - 2008.09
Master of Science - School Administration
Heritage University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Special Education
Grand Canyon University
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