Kristen Huenemann
Gahanna,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated Educational Leader with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised, problem-solving, and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Head of Middle Division
Marburn Academy
New Albany, OH
06.2016 - Current
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Provided coaching sessions for teachers on best practices for classroom organization and management as well as effective instructional strategies.
- Designed and delivered professional development activities that focused on improving teacher performance across all subject areas.
- Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background, cultural identity or learning difference.
- Reviewed test scores from standardized tests administered at different grade levels in order to track academic progress over time and design intervention plans.
- Investigated incidents involving disciplinary action against students or faculty members.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff, students, and families.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies and plans for struggling students.
- Developed and implemented special education program intervention strategies and data tracking which provided support to teachers while giving students with learning disabilities tools necessary to succeed.
- Oversaw division budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Collaborated with Academic Dean and Division Heads on curriculum development initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
- Represented faculty viewpoints in organization-wide strategic planning processes, including serving as sub-committee lead charged with developing action plans for objectives.
- Organized and planned annual events, including overnight trips and service days in collaboration with multiple local non-profit organizations.
Head of Intermediate Division
Marburn Academy
Columbus, OH
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed, implemented, and aligned procedures and programs for student achievement as a new program within the school.
- Selected and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with state standards for instruction.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of faculty.
- Provided training sessions on how to use school database (Student Information System) effectively.
- Consulted with internal departments to identify needs to include in database projects and reports.
- Partnered with database project management team on development of scope and timelines.
Academic Services Director
Marburn Academy
Columbus , OH
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with senior leadership to develop Faculty Training Program and corresponding compensation model.
- Designed and implemented Entry Year Teacher Mentor Program.
- Trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored Specials Faculty Members.
- Developed and trained faculty on policies and procedures to ensure compliance with State Testing Administration requirements.
- Designed system and reports through database for tracking faculty professional development hours.
- Lead collaboration across departments for school calendar decisions and publication.
- Partnered with faculty to create professional development plans to support personal and professional growth.
Music & Drama Teacher
Marburn Academy
Columbus, OH
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Planned and implemented engaging music and drama lessons for students in 1st-12th grades.
- Managed classroom discipline by implementing appropriate behavior management strategies.
- Encouraged students to take risks and explore different methods of expression through music and drama activities.
- Coordinated and directed Musicals and other performances involving up to 65 2nd-12th grade students.
- Organized rehearsals to ensure that all aspects of a production were running smoothly.
- Planned and implemented reading comprehension and Orton-Gillingham interventions for students with reading difficulties.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Ashland University
Columbus, OH05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Music Education, Vocal Emphasis
MarburnMarburnMarburnMarburnCapital University
Bexley, OH05-2008
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Academic Program Management
- Process Improvements
- Team Collaboration
- Training and Mentoring
- Community, Parent, and Student Relationships
- Public Speaking
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- Ohio Department of Education: Building Principal, Grades 4-9 & 5-12
- Ohio Department of Education: K-12 Music, Vocal Emphasis
Highlighted Training
Reading Interventions
- Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Training
- Visualizing & Verbalizing Training
Learning Differences
- All Kinds of Minds
- Executive Function with Dr. Peg Dawson
Database
- FileMaker Pro Basic Training (not certificated)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Middle Division
Marburn Academy
06.2016 - Current
Head of Intermediate Division
Marburn Academy
06.2014 - 06.2016
Academic Services Director
Marburn Academy
06.2012 - 06.2014
Music & Drama Teacher
Marburn Academy
08.2008 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Education Administration
Ashland University
Bachelor of Science - Music Education, Vocal Emphasis
MarburnMarburnMarburnMarburnCapital University
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