Kyle Mathews
Lafayette,CO
Summary
Educational and organizational leader and innovator offering over three decades of career excellence. Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of teaching systems, structures, student engagement methods, collaboration among and between teams, safety and security procedures, and a broad range of writing expertise focused on delivering highly successful learning outcomes. Lifelong commitment to creative problem-solving in the cross-section of business, secondary education, higher education, and public policy.
Overview
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Work History
High School Principal/K-12 Safety Lead
Peak To Peak Charter School
Lafayette, CO
08/01/02 - 06/07/24
- Designed and led innovative approaches to instruction, collaboration, experiential learning, internships/apprenticeships (CareerWise), and the development of college preparatory curricula
- Aligned faculty members to non-negotiable teaching practices and positive relationships.
- Led K-12 compliance with safety regulations, local laws, district policies, and federal regulations.
- Created a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students, staff, and families.
- Participated in Charter School Support Initiative (CSSI) site reviews and school evaluations (CDE grant qualifiers for start-ups)
- Supported numerous charter school principals through CDE's Administrator Mentoring Cohort
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay abreast of best practices in educational leadership (AI, SEL, GT, Brain Science, Innovation, block chain)
- Collaborated with district staff and leadership to align best practices, conduct table-top safety scenarios, conduct problems of practice, support executive directives and plan improvement strategies for all cohorts of learners and staff.
- Assessed data from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement within the school system.
- Conducted meetings with staff on a regular basis to discuss progress and issues related to the school's objectives and strategic plan.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders (local PD/Sheriff's Office, Child Protective Services, counseling and mental health services) in the school community.
- Observed and evaluated teacher instructional techniques, student engagement and expected systems and structures (standards-based grading, student-centered instruction, project design/learning and experiential learning)
- Encouraged and modeled positive feedback to mentor and motivate all teachers and staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff including student teachers and those new to the teaching field.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
Lewis And Clark College
Portland, ORMaster of Arts - History
University of Colorado At Denver
Denver, COEducation Specialist (Ed.S) - Administrative Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Colorado At Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Leadership
- Student Engagement
- Crisis Management/Safety and Security Procedures and Systems
- Staff Mentoring and leadership development
- Data-Driven Practices
- Positive culture building
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Proficient in Google Suites, Microsoft, Apple/Mac, CommonLit, Star Math, Safe2Tell, NIMS, district and state safety protocols
Affiliations
- Career changer from the field of international relief and development/USAID Grants
- World traveler with time living in rural and urban environments across Latin America, West and South Africa, Europe, Central Asia and East Asia
- Professional certified level 2 ski instructor, ski racing coach, recreational ski program leader, and member of the Mountain Safety Team on the Eldora Mountain Ski Patrol (current)
- Avid cyclist (road and mountain) and exercise/wellness enthusiast
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Graduate Award, University of Colorado at Denver - for accomplishments and contributions to the ALPS Ed.S. Program (May 2009)
- Impact on Education Teacher Award, Boulder Valley Impact on Education Foundation (March 2014)
- Superintendent's Honor Roll, Boulder Valley School District (May 2014)
- Daughters of the American Revolution History Teacher of the Year
- 20 Year Teaching and Leading Recognition, Peak to Peak Charter School
Certification
- K-12 Principal Licensure (current)
- Secondary Social Studies Teacher Licensure (frozen)
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
French
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Wolof
Professional
References
- Kelly Reeser, Teacher Externship Specialist, Colorado Dept of Labor & Employment; Kelly.reeser@state.co.us; (303) 902-3334
- Alison Griffin, Senior Vice President at Whiteboard Advisors & Forbes Contributor; alisonrgriffin@gmail.com; (703) 599-1518
- Tracy Durland, Communications Director, Peak to Peak Charter School; tracy.durland@gmail.com; (949) 521-4015
- Traci Schoeneweis, Former Director of the Executive Office, Peak to Peak Charter School; ttkbb@comcast.net; (720)771-6194
Timeline
High School Principal/K-12 Safety Lead
Peak To Peak Charter School
08/01/02 - 06/07/24
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
Lewis And Clark College
Master of Arts - History
University of Colorado At Denver
Education Specialist (Ed.S) - Administrative Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Colorado At Denver
- K-12 Principal Licensure (current)
- Secondary Social Studies Teacher Licensure (frozen)
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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