John P. Tinman Jr.
Siren
Summary
Dedicated and experienced educator with over 20 years of service in K-12 education, specializing in special education, student engagement, and instructional leadership. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and community partners. Holds administrative and instructional licenses, backed by a strong military background and leadership experience in both school and communityu. Committed to fostering inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Engagement Facilitator
Siren Consolidated Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Assist the principals and superintendent as needed
- Supervised staff throughout the district
- Participated in all School Board and committee meetings
- Involved in planning and leading trainings for staff (PD)
- District 504 Coordinator
- District Reentry Officer - Guide students and families reentering school after an out of school placement
- Help design and implement a PLC program for both Middle School and High School
- Superintendent’s back up on all safety drills, emergencies, and debriefings
- Build working relationship with our toughest/most challenging students & families
- Work closely with the county social workers/Child Protective Services/Indian Child Welfare/local law enforcement/Burnett County court system/day treatment/ALC/ etc
- Attend and support IEP, PLC and CSI meetings as an LEA
Licensed Listing and Selling Agent - Commercial and residential real estate
RE/MAX Cornerstone
06.2015 - Current
Siren Village Board
- 04.2025
- Committee Chair for Personnel & Finance
- Public Safety Committee member
- Fire Association Vice Chair
- Bethany/Pilgrim Lutheran Parish Board
- VFW - Vice Commander (past Commander, Quartermaster, & district trustee)
Summer School Teacher
Siren Consolidated Schools
08.2018 - 01.2022
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Siren Consolidated Schools
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Develop and implement student-centered lessons in all subject areas
- Implement positive classroom management strategies (PBIS)
- Collaborate with middle school teaching team
- Case manager for up to 25 EBD and LD students
Summer School Teacher
Grantsburg School District
01.2014 - 01.2018
Level 4 Special Education Teacher/ Case Manager
Pine City School District
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Develop and implement student-centered lessons in Social Studies, Science and Social Skills for 7th -12th grade students
- Implement positive classroom management strategies (PBIS)
- BoysTown Behavior Program
- Participate in team meetings, parent conferences, IEP meetings and field trips
- Case manager for EBD students
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Osceola Middle School
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Develop and implement student-centered lessons in all subject areas
- Implement positive classroom management strategies (PBIS)
- Case manager for up to 9 Autistic and CD students
High School Special Education Teacher
Webster Consolidated Schools
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Develop and implement student-centered lessons in all subject areas
- Implement positive classroom management strategies (PBIS)
- Team teach 10th & 11th Grade English
- Case manager for up to 19 EBD students
- After 3 Program & Summer School Teacher
Student Teacher Third Grade for nine weeks and nine weeks MS/HS Special Education
Webster Consolidated Schools
08.2010 - 01.2011
Special education paraprofessional, K -12
Siren Consolidated Schools
09.2000 - 01.2010
- Assist in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and fun learning environment.
- Encourage student participation by assisting during lessons.
- Conduct small group and one-on-one instruction in all content areas.
- Create instructional materials and procedures consistent with student needs and behaviors.
- Assist teachers in three different special education classrooms: Elementary LD, Middle School Cross- Categorical and CD.
- Work in regular education classroom as an aide
- Other Duties September 2000 -2010
- Athletic Director
- Special Education Sub Bus Driver
- Varsity Forensics Coach
- Study Hall/ Suspension Supervisor
- Middle School Basketball Coach
- Elementary Recess Supervisor
Education
M.S. Education - School Supervision and Instructional Leadership
University of Wisconsin River Falls
River Falls, Wisconsin01.2024
B.A - Elementary Education, Cross Categorical Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah01.2011
Skills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Professionalism/Professional ethics
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Community outreach
- Program development
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Wisconsin License: 5051 Administrator
- Wisconsin License: 5010 Director of Instruction
- Wisconsin License: 72, 777 Regular Education (age 6-13)
- Wisconsin License: 72 & 73, 801 Cross-categorical Special Education
- Wisconsin Real Estate Agents
- WHSFA – Speech Adjudicator / WIAA – Official Basketball, Football
Military
- 1990-1992 United States Navy
- Persian Gulf War Veteran
Timeline
Student Engagement Facilitator
Siren Consolidated Schools
08.2022 - Current
Summer School Teacher
Siren Consolidated Schools
08.2018 - 01.2022
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Siren Consolidated Schools
08.2016 - 01.2022
Licensed Listing and Selling Agent - Commercial and residential real estate
RE/MAX Cornerstone
06.2015 - Current
Level 4 Special Education Teacher/ Case Manager
Pine City School District
08.2014 - 01.2016
Summer School Teacher
Grantsburg School District
01.2014 - 01.2018
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Osceola Middle School
08.2013 - 06.2014
High School Special Education Teacher
Webster Consolidated Schools
08.2011 - 06.2013
Student Teacher Third Grade for nine weeks and nine weeks MS/HS Special Education
Webster Consolidated Schools
08.2010 - 01.2011
Special education paraprofessional, K -12
Siren Consolidated Schools
09.2000 - 01.2010
Siren Village Board
- 04.2025
B.A - Elementary Education, Cross Categorical Special Education
Western Governors University
M.S. Education - School Supervision and Instructional Leadership
University of Wisconsin River Falls
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