PAMELA BERTKE
Pickerington,OH
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with 14 years of experience as a principal across elementary, middle school, and junior high settings. Proven track record in school administration with expertise in staff development, special education management, and curriculum implementation. Seeking new challenges to leverage extensive leadership experience in education. Qualified administrator with long history in education and dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success. Hands-on in mentoring teachers and supporting students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Sycamore Creek Elementary
Pickerington
08.2020 - Current
- Directly managed and cultivated the development of special education services within the building, successfully scaling our capacity from 3 to 9 specialized units within five years
- Proactively established an effective onboarding process for new paraprofessionals, ensuring they are well-prepared to support the unique needs of our students within our specialized units
- Increased the number of students performing at or above grade level on iReady Reading assessments by 40% over the past two years
- Improved Ohio State Test proficiency: 3rd grade (+17.7%), 4th grade (+14%), English Learners (+25.8%)
- Attained the highest possible 5-star rating on the 2023-24 School Report Card, demonstrating outstanding school-wide success
- Selected as one of only 14 schools statewide by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce in Spring 2025 for nomination of the National Blue Ribbon Award
- Formulated and deployed a PBIS approach to involve all staff through 5 committees: SEL data and planning, Tier 1, Tier 2 and 3, Diversity, and staff SEL
Principal
Lakeview Jr. High
Pickerington
08.2015 - 07.2020
- Led the successful advocacy and presentation of a school day restructuring proposal to the Board of Education, resulting in the implementation of an E/I period to expand RtI support and reach a broader student population
- Led the transition from RtI teachers to a team-teaching approach with additional intervention specialists
- Developed targeted improvement plans for staff members, addressing areas such as attendance, instructional quality, parent/student interactions, and classroom management
Principal
Waggoner Road Middle School
Reynoldsburg
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Successfully managed and operated the school during a three-week teacher strike, ensuring educational continuity
- Secured $210,000 Disruptive Innovation Grant to create a blended learning environment, optimizing teacher resources while enhancing effectiveness
- Directed school operations through a site-based management model, giving building leaders autonomy and responsibility to make decisions based on the needs of their building
- Established partnerships with 11 churches and 8 community organizations to create a weekend food program for students from food-insecure families
Principal
Herbert Mills Elementary
Reynoldsburg
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Implemented a common reading block for grades 2-3 with level-based student grouping and teacher matching, promoting grade-level collaboration and improving student growth
- Developed a classroom walkthrough assessment tool to collect data on instructional techniques, differentiation strategies, and learning environment quality to guide professional development decisions and provide regular teacher feedback
- Organized professional development initiatives on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to enhance classroom management through positive, proactive approaches
Assistant Principal
Herbert Mills Elementary
Reynoldsburg
08.2010 - 07.2011
Teacher, Various Grade Levels (4-7)
Reynoldsburg City Schools
Reynoldsburg
08.2003 - 07.2010
Teacher
Department of Defense Dependents Schools
Neubruecke, Germany
08.1999 - 07.2003
Teacher
Bridgeview Middle School
Sidney, USA
08.1998 - 07.1999
Education
Master of Education -
The Ohio State University
01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The Ohio State University
01.1997
Skills
- Special education services
- Data analysis
- Staff training
- Professional development planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strategic leadership
- Excellent communication
Certification
- 5-Year Professional Elementary Teaching License (Grades 1-8)
- 5-Year Professional Principal License (Grades PK-9)
- 5-Year Professional Superintendent's License
Timeline
Principal
Sycamore Creek Elementary
08.2020 - Current
Principal
Lakeview Jr. High
08.2015 - 07.2020
Principal
Waggoner Road Middle School
08.2012 - 07.2015
Principal
Herbert Mills Elementary
08.2011 - 07.2012
Assistant Principal
Herbert Mills Elementary
08.2010 - 07.2011
Teacher, Various Grade Levels (4-7)
Reynoldsburg City Schools
08.2003 - 07.2010
Teacher
Department of Defense Dependents Schools
08.1999 - 07.2003
Teacher
Bridgeview Middle School
08.1998 - 07.1999
Master of Education -
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The Ohio State University
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