Joseph Oosterheert
7312 Hidden Forest Drive Hudsonville,MI
Summary
Experienced administrator with an established Christian faith. Possess strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Aiming to secure an administrative staff position to drive academic excellence and foster spiritual growth. Passionate about working in a Christ-centered environment dedicated to equipping minds to make a positive impact on the world.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator
Jenison Christian School
06.2021 - Current
- Christian role model and leader in the building for all staff and students.
- Works closely with team of 8 directors to ensure healthy school culture.
- Attends all meetings of the school board and keeps members fully informed concerning the schools’ total operation.
- Encourages and cultivates positive spiritual and professional Christian character in the school.
- Uses Biblical and restorative practices to resolve conflict resolution in a Christian manner.
- Manages an increase of enrollment of 120 students (43% growth) in last 4 years.
- Plans and carries out the annual budget of the society.
- Partners with staff to meet academic and social needs of all students.
- Supervises school functions and activities to ensure a positive environment for attendees.
Teacher
Jenison Christian School
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Faithfully carried out the mission of JCS daily in my middle school classroom as I modeled how to love, learn, and lead as Jesus did in our world today.
- Primary responsibilities included teaching Bible and Social Studies from the provided curriculum.
- Active member in team meetings and enjoyed collaborative planning with other middle school staff members.
- Had the opportunity to fill in the role of Administrator when necessary for JCS.
Administrator
Lamont Christian School
07.2015 - 06.2020
- Provided Christian leadership to the staff, students, and board.
- Implemented and administered the total educational program of the school.
- Supervised the daily operation of the school.
- Oversaw all student conduct to ensure alignment with school policies in a respectful, Christian environment.
- Established regular communication with parents and constituents through bulletins, face to face meetings, and other appropriate means.
- Encouraged and cultivated a positive spiritual and professional Christian community in the school.
- Responsible for overseeing the custodial care of building and equipment.
Acting Administrator
Coopersville Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2015
- Fulfilled administrative duties when Principals were out of the building.
- Handled discipline issues, monitored hallways and lunch room, responded to parent calls, and interacted with office personnel as required.
Teacher
Coopersville Area Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2015
- Full-time staff member in the special education department responsible for carrying out the daily procedures in classrooms for 6th through 12th grade students.
- Taught and co-taught in content based resource room in the areas of mathematics, social studies, science, and language arts.
- Created and taught daily lesson plans to meet the many needs of diverse learners, implemented various behavior plans, organized, wrote, and ran I.E.P Meetings.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences.
- Worked with two separate staffs on professional development activities and integrated supplementary aides for students with special needs in the general education setting.
- Participated in Professional Learning Communities focused on creating common assessments, aligning curriculum to Common Core Standards, and tracking student data to ensure students were achieving at their highest potential.
- Administered standardize tests including: MEAP, MEAP-Access, MI-Access, M-Step, Discovery Testing, and Smart Balance.
- Ran the middle school student council to foster the community and inclusion of all students.
Teacher
Holland High School
12.2004 - 06.2006
- Full-time staff member in the special education department.
- Responsible for carrying out the daily procedures in a high school resource room focused on teaching content in the area of social studies to students with special needs.
- Created and taught daily lesson plans to meet the many needs of diverse learners.
- Implemented various behavior plans, organized and ran I.E.P.T meetings, participated in professional staff development activities, and conducted parent-teacher conferences.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI08-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education - Learning Disabilites
Hope College
Holland, MI12-2004
Skills
- Child of God
- Passionate Educator
- Christian Role Model
- Established Leader
- Respected Member of the Community
- Collaborator
- Approachable
- Relationship Builder
Coaching Experience
Middle School Basketball Coach, Jenison Christian School
Head Varsity Football Coach, Calvin Christian High School
Middle School Basketball Coach, Coopersville Junior High
Head Varsity Baseball Coach, Holland High School
Varsity Football Coach, Holland High School
Timeline
Administrator
Jenison Christian School
06.2021 - Current
Teacher
Jenison Christian School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Administrator
Lamont Christian School
07.2015 - 06.2020
Acting Administrator
Coopersville Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2015
Teacher
Coopersville Area Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2015
Teacher
Holland High School
12.2004 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education - Learning Disabilites
Hope College
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