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Julie A. Metzger

Cleveland

Summary

My objective is to continue my career in education by diligently pursuing my doctoral degree. I am a seasoned professional polished in providing comprehensive direction to students and faculty. Well-versed in implementing behavior plans, evaluating students' abilities and interests and collaborating with faculty to develop school programs and curriculum offerings. Committed to care, well-being and needs of students.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal and 7/8 Homeroom Teacher

01.2022 - Current
  • Principal and 7/8 Homeroom Teacher. In this role I teach in the morning rotations. I have office hours after school or during the afternoon on Tuesdays. All Administrative and student behavioral management responsibilities directly given to me. Creating a manageable MTSS for the school. Mentoring teachers, teacher evaluation professional development, team building conflict resolution, budget management, Parent and community engagement, building positive relationship with students, staff and parents, effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Technology integration with curriculum, special education management, crisis management, understanding of education trends.

Lead Teacher/Assistant Principal

01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Lead Teacher/Assistant Principal along with grades 5/6 Homeroom Teacher. In this role I assist the Pastor/Principal with any and all matters. He is often called out of the building and I step into the leadership role. I have worded the staff meetings as "Tech Tuesday" professional development to increase staff comfort with programs used in the classrooms. I have experience working with both the online state testing and Title I/Auxiliary services funding. I am fluent with the budgeting and ordering for both Title 1 and Auxiliary services for schools. I have experience working with ODE and the use/submission of the Cleveland Vouchers for schools. I currently Teach religion and technology to all grades 5-8 as well as assist with the school wide issues of assistant principal.

Teacher

West Park Lutheran School (Now Holy Cross)
08.2010 - 01.2018
  • Teacher grades 4-8 multilevel self contained classroom. Primary focus on Reading and Science. However, many years added Math, Religion, etc. depending on funding for extra staff.

PreSchool Teacher

Grace Preschool Lakewood
Lakewood
08.2008 - 01.2010
  • My first year was only an assistant due to the small class size. 200 and 2010 I was Lead Teaching afternoon 5's.

Office Manager

Bright Horizons
05.2004 - 01.2006
  • Responsibilities include, Staff management, organizing files, newsletters, computer work, ordering, updating web pages, Open or Close center, participating in organization and inspection for NAYCE accreditation.

Educational coordinator

WestPark Gardens and Gifts
08.2003 - 05.2004
  • Responsibilities include developing a program to offer to local schools for the Garden Center and the Ste. Claire Steamship. Opening of the garden. Light office duties. Sales and Animal Care.

7th Grade Teacher

Lakewood Lutheran School
Lakewood
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Responsibilities included: Teaching 6-8th science along with 7th grade homeroom topics. Sign Language Choir, Basketball coach. Track Coach, Prepare Field trips to Washington B.C. and Toronto, and Builders Club co - chair.

Assistant Camp Director

Camp Mahn-Go- Tah-See Hale
01.1990 - 01.1997
  • Michigan Responsibilities included: Female staff director. Camp Nurse, Farm Director, and Program coordination.

Laboratory and Office Assistant

Concordia College
Ann Arbor
01.1991 - 01.1994
  • Responsibility Included: Organization and preparation of Laboratories, along with clean up. Office duties included typing computer research, and answering phones.

Education

Masters of Education - Social Emotional Learning, Yoga

Woolfe University
12.2025

Masters of Education - Educational Technology Leadership

Concordia University Portland
01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Biology, English

Concordia College
Ann Arbor, Michigan
01.1994

High School Graduation -

Au Gres Sims High School
Au Gres, Michigan
01.1990

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Educational technology
  • Social emotional learning
  • Staff training
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Curriculum coordination
  • Program development

Certification

  • Certification: Ohio State Certification 7-12 and Permanent Non tax certificate
  • Michigan State License Grades 7-12, Major Biology, Minor English - renewal needed.

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy spending quality time with my family. My husband is a liver transplant recipient and is waiting for a kidney. We spend a great deal of time in doctors offices. When we can relax we will spend a great deal of time exploring nature through the lens of a camera.

Timeline

Principal and 7/8 Homeroom Teacher

01.2022 - Current

Lead Teacher/Assistant Principal

01.2018 - 01.2022

Teacher

West Park Lutheran School (Now Holy Cross)
08.2010 - 01.2018

PreSchool Teacher

Grace Preschool Lakewood
08.2008 - 01.2010

Office Manager

Bright Horizons
05.2004 - 01.2006

Educational coordinator

WestPark Gardens and Gifts
08.2003 - 05.2004

7th Grade Teacher

Lakewood Lutheran School
01.1995 - 01.2000

Laboratory and Office Assistant

Concordia College
01.1991 - 01.1994

Assistant Camp Director

Camp Mahn-Go- Tah-See Hale
01.1990 - 01.1997

Masters of Education - Social Emotional Learning, Yoga

Woolfe University

Masters of Education - Educational Technology Leadership

Concordia University Portland

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Biology, English

Concordia College

High School Graduation -

Au Gres Sims High School

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