Karen Schuldt
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Strategic Director of Transportation with 2 years of comprehensive experience in school district transportation operations. Well-versed in coordinating routing and scheduling efforts, overseeing bus maintenance operations and meticulously handling transportation department budgeting. Committed professional possessing strong work ethic and high level of integrity. Familiar with pupil transportation safety standards, laws and regulations.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Transportation
Franklin Township Community Schools
Indianapolis, IN
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Investigated and reported accidents involving transportation vehicles and coordinated accident claims with law enforcement and public transportation bureaus.
- Created and managed budget for transportation department to cover expenses related to equipment, maintenance, personnel and vehicles.
- Liaised with bus maintenance staff to prepare for annual state bus inspections.
- Hired and promoted 3 personnel within transportation department to maintain adequate coverage and top talent.
Elementary School Principal
Franklin Township Schools
Indianapolis, IN
07.1992 - 06.2016
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
Elementary Teacher
Franklin Township Schools
Indianapolis, IN
08.1979 - 06.1992
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Supervised students based on licensing, administration and compliance standards to promote safe, clean and nurturing classroom environment.
Education
Principal License - Administration
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN12.1992
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN08.1982
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN07.1979
Skills
- Emergency Operating Procedures
- Budget Preparation and Management
- Safe Transportation
- Transportation Management Systems
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Organizational Requirements Monitoring
- Passenger Interaction
- Logistics Database Management
- Workplace Safety
Timeline
Director of Transportation
Franklin Township Community Schools
12.2016 - 08.2018
Elementary School Principal
Franklin Township Schools
07.1992 - 06.2016
Elementary Teacher
Franklin Township Schools
08.1979 - 06.1992
Principal License - Administration
Butler University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
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