Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Teacher of the Year, 1998
Timeline
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Kristen Reed

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record of fostering strong relationships, enhancing school culture, and implementing effective teaching strategies. Experienced in classroom evaluations and dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.

Passionate advocate for professional and gifted education, with experience in multiple local charter schools. Highly organized and adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously, with a strong commitment to student success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee
08.2024 - Current
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.

Human Resources Director

Whitnall School District
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Serve as the primary HR contact, addressing employee concerns and implementing solutions for workplace conflicts and benefits administration.
  • Develop and execute strategic HR initiatives to enhance employee relations, cross-functional collaboration, and workplace culture.
  • Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees and distributed all paperwork.
  • Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.

Principal

Racine Unified School District
07.2019 - 06.2023
  • Managed and developed an administrative team of five, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
  • Oversaw daily school operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Administered the school budget, strategically allocating resources to maximize student success and staff development.
  • Spearheaded curriculum enhancements, incorporating technology and data-driven instructional strategies to improve student performance.
  • Led the hiring, training, and evaluation of teaching staff, promoting ongoing professional development.

Principal

Destiny High School
07.2010 - 07.2019
  • Established partnerships with parents, businesses, and community organizations to create mentorship programs, internships, and extracurricular opportunities.
  • Fostered an inclusive school culture, strengthening relationships between staff, students, and families.
  • Recruited, trained, and evaluated teachers, building a high-performing educational team.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.

Principal

Capitol West Academy
07.2008 - 06.2010
  • Provided guidance and support to teachers, ensuring high-quality instruction and professional growth.
  • Conducted classroom observations and evaluations, offering constructive feedback to improve teaching effectiveness.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.

Lead Teacher/Mentor

DLH Academy
08.2000 - 06.2008
  • Designed and delivered engaging, student-centered lesson plans to promote critical thinking and active learning.
  • Assessed student progress and implemented individualized intervention strategies to support diverse learning needs.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and parents to develop IEPs for students with special needs.

English Teacher

Vincent High School, Milwaukee Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2000
  • Created dynamic English curriculum and lesson plans, fostering a passion for literature and writing among students.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.

Education

Ed.D. - Educational Leadership And Management

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
10-2021

Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management

Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI
05-2002

Bachelor of Science - English Education

Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI
05-1998

Skills

  • Faculty training and development
  • Annual reviews
  • School event coordination
  • Codes of conduct
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Safety and security procedures
  • School culture

Accomplishments

  • Led and successfully achieved accreditation.
  • Managed school operations for 300-1100 students.
  • Spearheaded school improvement plan implementation which redefined performance goals and achieved benchmarks.
  • Awarded "Teacher of the Year" in 1998

Affiliations

  • National Society of Leadership & Success

Teacher of the Year, 1998

The Teacher of the Year award is an in-house recognition given to educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and impact in the classroom. This honor is often awarded based on nominations from students, colleagues, or administrators, highlighting an educator’s ability to inspire, engage, and support student  Being nominated and selected by students for this award is particularly meaningful, as it reflects the deep connection and positive influence a teacher has on their learners. It signifies that the educator not only excels in instructional methods but also fosters an inclusive, motivating, and supportive environment where students feel valued and empowered to succeed.

Timeline

Principal

Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee
08.2024 - Current

Human Resources Director

Whitnall School District
08.2023 - 03.2024

Principal

Racine Unified School District
07.2019 - 06.2023

Principal

Destiny High School
07.2010 - 07.2019

Principal

Capitol West Academy
07.2008 - 06.2010

Lead Teacher/Mentor

DLH Academy
08.2000 - 06.2008

English Teacher

Vincent High School, Milwaukee Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2000

Ed.D. - Educational Leadership And Management

Capella University

Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management

Cardinal Stritch University

Bachelor of Science - English Education

Cardinal Stritch University
Kristen Reed