JOHN SHINER
Manistique,MI
Summary
Compassionate administrator with accomplished background inspiring, motivating and leading teams to make effective decisions. Skilled at analyzing complex problems and implementing practical solutions. Strategic and committed to fostering culture of responsibility and accountability.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Manistique Middle And High School
06.2012 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Established a new school culture with elevated expectations for academic success and behaviors.
- Designed and instituted Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
- Partnered with MiMTSS in the implementation of the Multi Tiered System of Support at both building and district levels.
- Developed leadership roles for staff and students through establishment and directive of the Staff Leadership Team and Student Leadership Team.
- Advanced progression of meetings, collaboration, implementation, and reporting regarding School Improvement (MICIP).
- Coordinated professional development at district and building levels in support of the Multi Tiered System of Support.
- Supervised hiring, evaluation, placement, and professional development of teachers, support staff, and educational assistants.
- Served as MAS McKinney Vento Liaison.
- Administered a variety of strategies to support continued use of MTSS framework in middle and high school.
- Analyzed data in support of tiered learning and interventions, testing improvement, and 31-A expenditures.
- Partnered with MTSS and MDE in use of the Early Warning System as a data analysis tool.
- Facilitated alignment and monitoring of middle/high school curriculum with artifacts that include syllabi, course outlines, pacing guides, and standards/benchmarks.
- Coordinated school improvement reporting through Advance-Ed platform and in support of PA 25.
- Established the Early Middle College at the middle/high school.
- Promoted and marketed the district with advertising and public relations.
- Monitored building level general fund expense accounts.
- Oversight for Special Education IEPs and 504 accomodations.
- Developed "School Safety at a Glance," continued practice of school safety drills, and integrated raising awareness about vaping in the local community.
- Implemented and utilized restorative practices for student discipline and served as an advocate for the children.
Parks and Recreation Board Member
City Of Manistique
05.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with other board members, City Manager, and City Council to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission pertaining to parks and recreation.
- Attended monthly board meetings, while adhering to Rogers Rules of Order.
- Developed current operating guidelines for Big Bear Arena.
District 4 County Commissioner
Schoolcraft County
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Enacted and administered local ordinances.
- Attended board meetings twice a month, while adhering to Rogers Rules of Order.
- Approved budgets, oversaw spending and hired county employees.
- Served as fiduciary of county monies to the voters.
- Administered courts, jails and other county municipalities.
- Attended and reported out to the full board as assigned to county hospital, city council, road commission and airport meetings.
- Oversaw economic development, planning, environmental quality and social welfare programs.
Principal
Ontonagon Area Schools
06.2004 - 09.2012
- Analyzed data in support of testing improvement, and 31-A expenditures.
- Supervised hiring, evaluation, placement, mentoring and professional development of teachers, support staff and education assistants.
- Coordinated school improvement meetings, collaboration, implementation, and reporting.
- Developed professional development at district and building levels.
- Trained students and staff in leadership development.
- Aligned and monitored local curriculum.
- Reported school improvement documentation.
- Communicated with families, community, students, teaching staff, Superintendent and Board of Education.
- Promoted and marketed the district with advertising and public relations.
- Monitored building level expenditures.
- Developed, implemented, and practiced school safety programs.
- Implemented and utilized restorative practices for student discipline and served as an advocate for the children.
Science and Social Studies Teacher
Ontonagon Area Jr. Sr. High School
06.1999 - 05.2004
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Subjects Taught: Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Civics, Michigan History, Geography.
- Coached: Varsity Track and Junior Varsity Volleyball.
Science and Social Studies Teacher
Kettering High School
08.1993 - 05.1999
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Subjects Taught: Biology, Physical Science, General Science, Earth Science, Social Studies.
- Teacher professional development consultant for Detroit Public Schools.
Teacher
US Peace Corps
06.1990 - 12.1992
- Assimilated into local culture while teaching science.
Education
MASA Leadership Academy
Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District
Escanaba, MI03.2020
SUPES Academy
Michigan Leadership Institute
Flint, MI09.2013
Educational Leadership
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI07.2013
F.I.E.L Fellow
St. Norbert's College
De Pere, WI06.2006
Master of Arts - Education
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Health/Fitness & Biology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.1990
Affiliations
- Active Optimise Behavior Support Action Team Member. Recruited to represent rural education in pursuit of our mission statement: build, support and sustain a new education system that can enthusiastically attract, prepare, and retain an effective and diverse special education workforce to serve individuals across Michigan. (June 2023-Present)
- Presenter for virtual MiMTSS breakout sessions.
- Extensive professional development through MiMTSS. (PBIS, Tier 1 Behaviors, Reading Strategies, FBA's, coaching, Tier 2 Intervention Strategies (2016-2022)
- Manistique Middle and High School earned a Silver Status as recognized by the Director of MIBLSI for 100% installation of PBIS. (12/19)
- Instituted the E-4 social work program as a 3 Tier intervention. (07/19)
- Consistent attendance UP Administrators Academy(2012-2022)
- Consistent attendance at DSISD principals meetings (2012-2023)
- Consistent attendance at DSISD School Improvement sessions (2012-2022)
- Administrative negotiating team member (2012-2015)
- MASSP 5D+ Professional Development (2015-2020)
- NCA Team Member (1999-2005)
- NCA visiting Team Member (2005- 2012)
- US Peace Corps Fellow Scholarship recipient through the University of Michigan. (1990-1995)
- FIEL Fellow (2005-2006)
- Child Death Review Panel Member - Ontonagon and Schoolcraft Counties (1999-2020)
- Volunteer Fireman - Ontonagon (1999-2012)
Timeline
Parks and Recreation Board Member
City Of Manistique
05.2019 - Current
District 4 County Commissioner
Schoolcraft County
11.2018 - 11.2020
Principal
Manistique Middle And High School
06.2012 - Current
Principal
Ontonagon Area Schools
06.2004 - 09.2012
Science and Social Studies Teacher
Ontonagon Area Jr. Sr. High School
06.1999 - 05.2004
Science and Social Studies Teacher
Kettering High School
08.1993 - 05.1999
Teacher
US Peace Corps
06.1990 - 12.1992
MASA Leadership Academy
Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District
SUPES Academy
Michigan Leadership Institute
Educational Leadership
Grand Valley State University
F.I.E.L Fellow
St. Norbert's College
Master of Arts - Education
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Science - Health/Fitness & Biology
Central Michigan University
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