Loren Wilson
Kuna,ID
Summary
Goal-oriented professional seeking a career opportunity to develop and evolve skills while contributing to a team's success in optimizing job efficiency and effectiveness. Committed to cultivating a positive work environment, excelling in leadership and individual development, and creating a thriving intellectual and academic community for students and personnel.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal
Reed Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Student Discipline: Enforcing school rules, addressing behavioral issues, mediating conflicts, and holding disciplinary hearings
- Staff Supervision: Evaluating teacher performance, providing feedback, supporting professional development, and assisting with hiring new staff
- Curriculum and Instruction: Supporting teachers in implementing curriculum, monitoring student progress, and contributing to instructional planning
- Parent Communication: Holding parent conferences, addressing concerns, and keeping parents informed about school activities and student progress
- School Operations: Managing daily schedules, coordinating special events, overseeing safety drills, and handling administrative tasks like attendance and discipline records
- School Improvement Initiatives: Participating in planning and implementing school-wide improvement strategies, including data analysis and program development
- Leadership Roles: Stepping in for the principal during absences and representing the school at various events
Instructional Coach
Ontario High School
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Monitor intervention programs and student progress by observing and meeting with teachers
- Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating with administrators, staff, and parents on various initiatives.
- Provide assistance in researching instructional and/or curriculum issues
- Pull data for the school and identifying students who are unsuccessful in the educational environment, find out why, and create a systemic process to identify these students and create a system of support for these students
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies to address achievement gaps among various student populations, fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
- Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning communities focused on best practices and research-based strategies.
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
- Developed successful interventions for struggling students by creating targeted instructional plans based on their unique needs.
- Created customized professional development workshops tailored to address specific challenges identified within each department or grade level team.
- Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
Summer School Elementary Principal
May Roberts
02.2023 - 07.2023
- My job responsibilities were to help set up, maintain, and run the summer school program.
- These duties consist of: hiring staff (teachers, IA's and Mentors), creating a master schedule, helping set up transportation services, speaking with parents and students, assisting teachers in the educational roles, monitor the budget, and helping maintain and improve systems that are already in place
- Collaborated with district leaders to align school goals with broader strategic objectives focused on improving overall system performance levels across key indicators.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and district policies regarding curriculum standards, assessment reporting, and special education services.
- Maintained open lines of communication with staff, parents, and community members through regular updates on school progress, challenges encountered, and future plans for continued growth.
Teacher/ELA Department Chair
Virtual School House
06.2021 - 06.2022
- My job responsibility was to teach and develop the minds of middle school students.
- This includes teaching English and publications, well as social and emotional techniques.
- Lead the English department on instructional practices, data-driven instruction, and reflective teaching practices.
- Achievement: Teacher of the Year-Middle School for VSH.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
Teacher
Desert Sage Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2021
- My job responsibility was to teach and develop the minds of 3rd-grade students
- This includes teaching all subject areas as well as social and emotional techniques.
- Held leadership roles that are: digital tech lead, grade level leadership, BRTI team, and being a mentor teacher.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Desert Sage Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student''s academic success and personal growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each student, contributing to improved academic performance.
- Facilitated social skills development through targeted group activities, promoting positive peer relationships and increased self-confidence among special education students.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Utilized assistive technology tools strategically in order to facilitate increased independence among students with diverse learning needs.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion within the school community by modeling respectful interactions and encouraging open communication among all stakeholders involved in the education of special needs students.
Education
Masters of Education Leadership - Special Education Directorship
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2017
Associates of Arts - Elementary Education
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID05.2012
Skills
- Student engagement
- Instructional planning skills
- Effective leadership
- Teaching excellence
- IEP compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Teacher assistance
- Accreditation compliance
- Academic program management
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative decision-making and learning
- Administrative management
- IEP planning
- Teaching and learning assessments
- Personnel management
- Excellent classroom management
- Policy enforcement
- Collaboration with teachers
- Diversity advocacy
- School safety and security
- Instructional coaching
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports (football)
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Teaching
- Family
- Helping others
Leadership Experience
- Vice Principal, Reed Elementary, Kuna, Idaho, 2024, current
- Data Assessment, School Assessment Lead, Ontario, Ontario, Oregon, 2022, 2024
- Summer School Principal, May Roberts Elementary, Ontario, Oregon, 2023, 2023
- Instruction Coach, Ontario High School, Ontario, Oregon, 2022, 2024
- Accreditation Lead for OHS, Ontario, Ontario, Oregon, 2022, 2023
- Admin Intern, West Ada School District, Virtual School House, ID, 2021, 2022
- English Department Chair, West Ada School District, Virtual School House, ID, 2021, 2022
- PLC Lead, West Ada School District, Desert Sage Elementary, ID, 2020, 2021
- Mentor Teacher, West Ada School District, Desert Sage Elementary, ID, 2020, 2021
- Digital Tech Lead, West Ada School District, Desert Sage Elementary, ID, 2018, 2021
- High Reliability Schools Lead, West Ada School District, Desert Sage Elementary, ID, 2019, 2020
Timeline
Vice Principal
Reed Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Summer School Elementary Principal
May Roberts
02.2023 - 07.2023
Instructional Coach
Ontario High School
08.2022 - 08.2024
Teacher/ELA Department Chair
Virtual School House
06.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher
Desert Sage Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Desert Sage Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2017
Masters of Education Leadership - Special Education Directorship
Boise State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Associates of Arts - Elementary Education
College of Southern Idaho
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