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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, Wisconsin
01.2024

B.A - Elementary Education, Cross Categorical Special Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2011

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