Creative, energetic, and driven assistant principal with diverse kindergarten through 12th grade experience. Keenly aware of issues (behavior, discipline, academic growth) surrounding impoverished students and families. Possesses in-depth understanding of standardized testing, common core learning standards, school, improvement, and socio-emotional learning. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as an advocate and a leader. Exceptional relationship building skills with a track record for developing meaningful partnerships with major community stakeholders. Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans, and aligning instruction with current learning goals. Decisive, practical, and strategic in leading operations and teams. Goal oriented, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement.
Hi, I’m
Kari Wuthrich
Peoria,IL
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Peoria Public Schools District 150
Assistant Principal
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 800+ students and 100 instructors
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Bloomington High School
Assistant Principal
01.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 1200 students and 130 instructors
- Partnered with principal to align current school status with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Collaborated with system's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Peoria Public Schools District 150
Secondary English Language Arts Teacher
01.2016 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Served as ELA department chair and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Facilitated staff meetings and professional developments regarding SAT and writing skills
- Facilitated student leadership groups simultaneously such as Pride Team, Student Council, Key Club, Senior Class Sponsor, and Know Greater Heroes
- Varsity Volleyball Coach
Education
Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
Master of Arts from Educational Administration
05.2022
University Overview
Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
Bachelor of Arts from English Education
12.2015
University Overview
Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
Bachelor of Science from History
12.2015
University Overview
Skills
- School Improvement
- Teacher Leadership
- Teacher Collaboration
- Curriculum Development
- Data Specialist
- Behavior/Discipline Management
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- ESSA Designation Improvement
- Early Career Educator (Peoria Public Schools)
- Illinois State Board of Education Teacher of Merit
- History Department Chair
- English Department Chair
Additional Information
Additional Information
Trained in the following:
- Completed full cycle of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Designation Improvement
- Competency Based Education (CBE)
- Building Assets Reducing Risks (BARR)
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
- Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS)
- American Institute for Research (AIR) Grading Practices
- School Improvement Grant (SIG)
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
- Restorative Practices
- Behavioral Intervention Support Team (BIST)
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Peoria Public Schools District 150
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Bloomington High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Secondary English Language Arts Teacher
Peoria Public Schools District 150
01.2016 - 12.2021
Illinois State University
Master of Arts from Educational Administration
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Arts from English Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science from History
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