JULIE MANDERS
Brookfield
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience specializing in curriculum development and instructional design. Proven track record in enhancing student achievement through effective assessment strategies and mentorship programs. Adept at fostering collaboration among teams and driving professional development initiatives to elevate teaching practices and student engagement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Marshall High School - MPS
Milwaukee
08.2024 - Current
- Led eight-member team as Department Chairperson to address student achievement, learning gaps, and promote excellence in practice.
- Design student-centered lesson plans using a workshop approach that encourages students to take an active role in learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and implement effective common lessons and assessments, enhancing student learning outcomes.
- Contribute to IEP meetings & reviews. Actively contribute / participate in a Professional Learning Community.
- Assisted school leaders in developing and presenting content aligned with leadership initiatives at faculty meetings.
- Lead Team Member of ACT-prep teams, key school-wide PLC teams
- Developed course electives to offer to multi-graded students additional opportunities for career pathways in English/Language Arts and Fine Arts
School Support Teacher
MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL- MPS
Milwaukee
08.2022 - 07.2026
- Key school-wide leader who onboarded all new staff, provided academic leadership to the school site, planned and implemented key academic initiatives, and collaborated with staff to improve school achievement.
- Developed and executed school-wide professional development plan to enhance staff capabilities
- Coached staff on effective teaching strategies to enhance student learning.
- Led and facilitated multiple professional learning communities
- Mentored and onboarded new staff
- Authored and collaborated on School Improvement Plan
- Coordinated and managed organization and implementation of state standardized testing across the school
- Coauthored and collaborated with teammates to implement cultural shift in student cell phone use in school
Licensed English Teacher
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Milwaukee
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Design student-centered lesson plans using a workshop approach that encourage students to take an active role in learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design effective common lessons and assessments, enhancing student learning outcomes.
- Developed course electives, providing multi-graded students with additional career pathway opportunities in English/Language Arts and Fine Arts.
- Participated in IEP meetings to discuss student needs and educational plans.
- Assisted school leaders in developing and presenting content based on leadership initiatives during faculty meetings, fostering alignment and shared vision.
- Led Team Member of ACT-prep teams, key school-wide PLC teams
Manager of Corporate Training
QUADMED, LLC
Sussex
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Key leader of the Talent Training & Development team - anticipating, planning, creating and implementing training and development initiatives to meet the critical business needs, across the organization, for all corporate and clinical employees - successfully developed, integrated and delivered educational programs, training courses, and certification classes to maintain best practices in patient care and operations.
- Developed and directed mentorship program in partnership with leaders at all levels, overseeing placement, curriculum development, and ensuring adherence to program expectations.
- Oversaw new hire experiences, including coordinating onboarding, mentoring, and transition orientations.
- Managed student preceptorship by coordinating contractual agreements and placements, facilitating experiences, and establishing employment pipelines.
- Mentored clinical teams creating standardized curriculum ensuring best practices.
- Evaluated employee performance evaluations and created developmental plans.
Training Supervisor
QUADMED, LLC
Sussex
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Led, trained, mentored, evaluated and directed the clinical training team who, in turn, guided new staff through the workflows within the clinics.
- Developed and implemented virtual training to enhance remote learning and support for staff.
- Implemented instructional design principles using learning outcomes and assessments that challenge staff.
- Led a team that created standardization in workflow processes - positively impacted patient care.
- Created training outreach program addressing workflow knowledge gaps and providing growth opportunities for staff.
- Developed performance improvement plan, including training support and improvement guidelines for skills-deficient staff.
Licensed English Teacher
WAUWATOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Wauwatosa
08.2007 - 07.2014
- As the District Department Chair, created benchmark standards and coordinated curriculum to the Common Core Standards.
- Led the District Content Team within the English Language Arts department in the Wauwatosa School District.
- District mentor to new teachers and Instructional Coach - guided incoming staff and supervised their practice, successfully ensuring their teaching methods and assessments utilized built student skills and success.
- Collaborated with teams to design and implement new curricula, enhancing educational engagement across all grade levels.
- Led professional development on Best-Practice lesson-planning and assessment writing.
- Worked cooperatively across curricula - created lessons and writing assignments that activated deeper student learning.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to inform instruction to increase student learning.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops that significantly improved students' comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to meet and accommodate the special needs of students.
Licensed English Teacher
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Milwaukee
08.2002 - 07.2007
- Assessed student learning through formative and summative assessments to tailor instruction and support individual growth.
- Adapted lessons and taught spontaneously to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
- Collaborated with Special Education teachers to create inclusive learning experiences in a team-taught environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Marian University
Marian, WI05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education, Theatre Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05-2002
Skills
- Instructional design
- Literacy interventions
- Classroom management
- Educational leadership
- Professional development
- Mentorship programs
- Team collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Effective communication
Training And Development
On-going professional and technical training / seminars / forums - including emerging digital/social media platforms and E-Communications, health & wellness, market, data-gathering, analysis, strategic business development, sales management, sales & marketing, motivational and leadership skills for multiple generations and diverse cultures., MS OFFICE SUITE (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Edge) user skills plus online learning programs; network database programs; Smart board Technologies, incorporating SKYPE and Web/Ex technology for training methods, LMS Super user., Code of conduct & ethics, Internet & e-communications compliance, security & business continuation. HIPAA compliance plus HR Policies & Procedures and Labor Regulatory compliance including Sexual/Workplace Harassment awareness and prevention.
Timeline
English Teacher
Marshall High School - MPS
08.2024 - Current
School Support Teacher
MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL- MPS
08.2022 - 07.2026
Licensed English Teacher
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2019 - 06.2022
Manager of Corporate Training
QUADMED, LLC
01.2017 - 03.2019
Training Supervisor
QUADMED, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2017
Licensed English Teacher
WAUWATOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2007 - 07.2014
Licensed English Teacher
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2002 - 07.2007
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Marian University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education, Theatre Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater