Kimberly Rannells

Program Development:

*Developed and implemented structured lessons aligned with district and state standards.

*Used formative and informative data to tailor daily lessons for all learners.

*Honored Individual Learning Plans mandated by federal law (Nebraska Rule 51) by enforcing special education programs to meet the individual academic and social needs of students with qualifying disabilities

*Contributed to the development of course guides in accordance with district outcomes for academic improvement.

*Implemented instructional routines that increased student discourse, collaboration, and ownership of learning.

*Complied with all components of No Child Left Behind and Every Student Succeeds Act.

*Designed and executed a research study on productive program practices for learner accountability.

Leadership:

*Fostered support and guidance in building procedures as a peer coach to new staff.

*Guided and supported college students in practical teaching experiences to foster educational growth according to university requirements.

*Served on the panel to interview teacher candidates to assess and recommend highly qualified educators that were in line with the school's mission, instructional goals, and professional climate.

*Coordinated departmental meetings at the district and building levels that reinforced district procedures and protocols.

*Spearheaded a group of educators to develop and execute action plans for workplace climate in the strategic planning process.

Communication:

*Facilitated understanding of intricate concepts by utilizing analogies and segmenting information into digestible parts.

*Drafted weekly digital newsletters to maintain community awareness of significant information.

*Conferenced with stakeholders to provide insight on academic successes and challenges in order to create actionable goals for student success.

*Strengthened family relationships by communicating procedural changes and encourage shared ownership of implementation.

*Collaborated with peers on the Principal Advisory Board to address staff concerns and brainstorm effective solutions.

*Conducted rigorous quality checks in essays and research papers and provided constructive feedback for improvement.

*Developed, submitted, and received grants aimed at funding innovative curriculum development projects.

Organization:

*Managed individual and group data confidentially using district programs (Synergy).

*Scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly tasks using Google Calendar.

*Organized physical and digital materials to maintain an effective work area and maximize productivity.

Problem Solving:

*Analyzed student performance and data to identify learning challenges in order to develop alternative instruction.

*Resolved escalations using Millard's Crisis Response Intervention Training (CRIT).

*Collaborated weekly with colleagues in a structured PLC to analyze data, determine best practices, refine practices, and improve effectiveness.

*Sought and applied administrative feedback to improve instructional strategies and classroom effectiveness.