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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Tony Baker

Tony Baker

Oswego,IL

Summary

With 24 years of experience in Plano CUSD 88, I've led initiatives enhancing school safety and managing a $42M budget, demonstrating exceptional financial oversight and relationship-building skills. I led technology integration and special education improvements, significantly elevating academic and operational standards. My leadership fosters collaborative environments, driving educational excellence and innovation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Consultant

Facility Solutions - First Educational Resources
09.2024 - Current

As an Educational Consultant in this role, I am responsible for establishing and fostering relationships with school leaders throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Our primary focus is to provide affordable options for facility improvements within the public and private school sector. This includes, but not limited to new construction, facility additions, safety upgrades, and renovating existing learning spaces to meet the needs of our client's stakeholders.

Superintendent of Schools

Plano CUSD 88
07.2018 - Current
  • Developed strong leadership teams within each school to facilitate collaboration, communication, and shared decision-making among staff members.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by regularly reviewing policies and procedures and updating them as needed.
  • Created safe learning environments through proactive crisis management planning, regular safety drills, and consistent enforcement of behavior expectations for students.
  • Boosted special education services by collaborating with parents, teachers, administrators, and outside agencies to ensure accommodations were effectively implemented for all students requiring support.

School Principal

Plano 88
07.2007 - 06.2018
  • Introduced new technology tools for enhancing classroom instruction, streamlining administrative tasks, and improving communication between stakeholders.
  • Expanded extracurricular offerings to promote well-rounded student development both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Implemented rigorous curriculum standards that aligned with state requirements to ensure academic excellence across all grade levels.
  • Revamped safety protocols to create a secure learning environment where students feel protected both physically and emotionally.

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Plano CUSD 88
07.2002 - 06.2007
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.

Middle School Teacher

Plano CUSD 88
06.2000 - 06.2002
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Utilized various technology platforms to enhance virtual learning experiences during remote instruction periods, ensuring continued academic progress despite challenging circumstances.

Education

Superintendent Endorsement

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05-2018

Master of Arts - Education Administration

Aurora University
Aurora, IL
05-2004

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Monmouth College
Monmouth, IL
05-2000

Skills

  • School safety
  • Certified and Support Staff collective bargaining
  • Facility improvement organization and oversight
  • Recruiting, hiring, and retaining quality employees
  • Relationship building and management
  • Technology enhancements for students and staff
  • Manage all functions of a K-12 unit district budget
  • Structure Administrative Team to make data-driven decisions

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Educational Consultant

Facility Solutions - First Educational Resources
09.2024 - Current

Superintendent of Schools

Plano CUSD 88
07.2018 - Current

School Principal

Plano 88
07.2007 - 06.2018

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Plano CUSD 88
07.2002 - 06.2007

Middle School Teacher

Plano CUSD 88
06.2000 - 06.2002

Superintendent Endorsement

Northern Illinois University

Master of Arts - Education Administration

Aurora University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Monmouth College

Certification

Certifications Include:

Superintendent

General Administration

Elementary Education

Social Science

Language Arts

Tony Baker