Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Matt Rund

Fishers,IN

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Assistant Principal with 29 years of comprehensive experience in both classroom teaching and school administration. Demonstrates a deep understanding of school operations, including curriculum development, staff management, and student support. Proven track record of fostering a positive school environment and implementing effective educational programs. Adept at collaborating with educators, parents, and community members to enhance student learning and well-being.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal Interim

Fishers High School
08.2024 - Current

School Safety Lead - Developed and implemented comprehensive school safety protocols and emergency response plans, ensuring a secure and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.

Student Support Team Lead - Analyzed academic and behavioral data to identify students needs, and facilitate discussions with staff to develop and implement targeted intervention strategies, enhancing student outcomes.

Credit Recovery Lead - Oversaw the implementation and monitoring of the Edmentum credit recovery program, ensuring students received the necessary support to complete coursework and recover credits, while analyzing and disseminating program data to improve student success rates and program effectiveness

Teacher and IA evaluations - Conducted comprehensive evaluations of 40 teachers and 26 instructional assistants, providing constructive feedback and professional development recommendations to enhance instructional quality and student achievement.

School Clubs and Activities Lead - Managed and coordinated school clubs and activities, fostering student engagement and leadership opportunities, while collaborating with staff to design and launch a new web page dedicated to showcasing and promoting these extracurricular programs.



Principal

Tri-West High School
07.2020 - 07.2024
  • Building Level Administrator for a school of 600 students and 65 staff members
  • Evaluated 35 certified staff members using SFS
  • Development of Master Schedule and school calendar
  • Administrator Liaison with Area 31 Career Center, Responsible for Inters reports and scheduling
  • Development of MTSS program and support - Decreased failure rates
  • Advanced Placement Administrator - Increased AP enrollment by 100%
  • Dual Credit Administrator - Increased DC offerings by 50%
  • Developed Jump Start program for struggling 8th graders transitioning into High School
  • Improved both SAT and AP Scores

Assistant Principal

North Central High School
10.2017 - 07.2020
  • Grade level Support Team Assistant Principal for the class of 2023
  • Created data to track student discipline, attendance, and academics
  • Led meetings with social workers, guidance counselors, and dean to plan interventions to help struggling students
  • Assisted with Freshman Orientation (Panther Quest)
  • Summer School Administrator - Responsible for the registration, planning, scheduling, and staffing for a 1,500-student summer school
  • Buildings and Grounds - Managed all custodians and evaluated lead custodians; Organized routine maintenance of building and grounds
  • Safety (Certified School Safety Specialist) - Responsible for all safety and security at all events on North Central's campus
  • Security Emergency Response Team Leader - Organized and managed all school safety drills; Implemented updates and changes to fire and tornado procedures
  • Conducted school safety in-services for staff
  • Evaluated 15-member Social Studies Department
  • Evaluated 8-member Performing Arts Department
  • Managed Attendance Office - Evaluated Attendance Office Staff; Created new attendance procedures
  • Registration Administrator - Responsible for planning and event day organization of school registration for 3,800 students; Led meetings with all partners to develop new plan for registration

Performing Arts Department Chair

Fishers High School
01.2006 - 10.2017
  • Initial interviewing and preliminary selection of all Performing Arts staff
  • Initial ordering of all Performing Arts equipment for the opening of the school in 2006 (1 million dollars)
  • Consulted with design team for all three phases of Performing Arts area construction
  • Responsible for $100,000 Performing Arts budget
  • Responsible for monthly departmental meetings
  • Responsible for Performing Arts staff development
  • Responsible for auditorium and Performing Arts calendar
  • Responsible for evaluation of Performing Arts Staff
  • Musical Director
  • Speech and Debate Head Coach (State Champs 2014, 2015, 2016)
  • Taught ACP Speech, AP Seminar, IB Theatre
  • Auditorium Director
  • Freshman Orientation (Tiger Fever) Staff Facilitator

Teacher

North Central High School
08.1996 - 06.2006
  • Taught Speech, Advance Speech, and Drama Courses
  • Assistant Auditorium Director (2000-2006)
  • Speech and Debate Coach (1996-2006)
  • Freshman Football Coach (1997-2006)
  • Freshman Softball Coach (1996-2000)
  • Freshman Orientation (Panther Quest) Staff Facilitator

Education

Masters of Science - School Administration (EPPSP)

Butler University
12.2017

Masters of Science - Effective Teaching (METL)

Butler University
06.2002

Bachelors of Science - Education (Speech, Theatre and Social Studies)

IUPUI
06.1996

Skills

  • Proven Instructional Leader
  • Instructional Practices
  • Knowledge of NLPS
  • Knowledge of Dual Credit Courses
  • Knowledge of New Indiana Diploma Tracks
  • Knowledge of FHS/HSE Networks
  • Expert usage of publishing software
  • Expert usage of social media software
  • Knowledge of Article seven
  • Running ACR(s)
  • Manifestation meetings
  • Task Oriented
  • School safety
  • Organizational management
  • Classroom observation
  • Curriculum planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Team building
  • Student discipline
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Public speaking
  • Academic administration
  • School event coordination
  • Data-driven instruction

Accomplishments

  • Indiana High School Forensics Coaches Hall of Fame, 08/01/10
  • Indiana Speech and Debate Teacher of the Year, 08/01/11
  • Broadway League of America Golden Apple Award, 07/01/11
  • Fishers High School Teacher of the Year, 05/01/12

Timeline

Assistant Principal Interim - Fishers High School
08.2024 - Current
Principal - Tri-West High School
07.2020 - 07.2024
Assistant Principal - North Central High School
10.2017 - 07.2020
Performing Arts Department Chair - Fishers High School
01.2006 - 10.2017
Teacher - North Central High School
08.1996 - 06.2006
Butler University - Masters of Science, Effective Teaching (METL)
IUPUI - Bachelors of Science, Education (Speech, Theatre and Social Studies)
Butler University - Masters of Science, School Administration (EPPSP)
Matt Rund