Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Learning Management Systems and Design platforms
Certification
Timeline
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Paul J. Antonchak Jr., Ed.D.

Klondike,OH

Summary

Motivating and talented educational technology specialist driven to inspire others to pursue academic and personal excellence. Strives to create a challenging and engaging learning environment in which those taught and trained become life-long scholars and learners. Data-oriented problem-solver with superb communication, interpersonal and organizational strengths with a track record of optimizing instructional technology productivity. Well-developed team-building and leadership abilities with experience in training and coaching co-workers, teachers, and other staff members.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

Trumbull County Board Of DD
2023.08 - Current
  • Led planning integration of curriculum-based technology in instructional programs for preschool and K-12 teachers and students.
  • Researched and consulted with peers and co-workers regarding technology resources, emerging technologies, and media resources.
  • Collaborated with Director of Technology for planning and construction of building upgrades.
  • Coached and counseled teachers for improved classroom management, which led to improved teacher confidence, student learning and behavior.
  • Oversaw safety drills, collaborated on emergency preparedness plans, and assessed safety concerns.
  • Analyzed student achievement data, identified trends, and incorporated teacher and parent input in decision-making processes.
  • Executed various day-to-day tasks such as coordinating committees, managing staff schedules, and academic and behavior affairs.
  • Certified trainer for Connect, social-emotional program.
  • Built strong relationships with parents and local community organizations for outreach efforts supporting both student learning and school reputation.

Special Education Teacher

Liberty Local Schools
2017.08 - 2023.08
  • Headed district cyber academy for special education. Streamlined and problem-solved cyber academy for efficacy. Created customized documentation to track student progress. Monitored Learning Management Systems (LMS) for student identification of needed interventions.
  • Built online classes based on student needs and progress monitoring of dashboards.
  • Initiated needs assessment for student behavior to improve classroom management skills. Designed professional development to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Analysis of teacher feedback data on implementation.
  • Organized teacher focus groups to collect and analyze intervention data.
  • Researched theory and principles in action research, including adult learning theory.
  • Led 6 teacher trainees to expectations, including time management skills, scientific-based interventions, and special education law through modeling in order to build their skill levels as professionals.

Special Education Teacher, Emotional Disturbance

Trumbull County Educational Service Center
Niles , OH
2009.08 - 2016.07
  • Designed new special education classroom conducive to emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Created therapeutic environment based on child developmental stages and psychology for students' well-being.

Education

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
03.2023

Master of Science - Leadership in Educational Administration

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
03.2020

Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
06.2016

Master of Science - Special Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2012

Bachelor of Science - Integrated Social Studies 7-12

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
05.2003

Skills

  • Experienced special education administrator
  • Curriculum development
  • Exceptional written and verbal communicator
  • Science-based teaching methods
  • Inclusive thinker
  • Effective use of multi-media teaching tools
  • Social media channel building
  • Professional development and coaching

Accomplishments

  • State and regional leader in developing a new assessment policy and schedule to adhere to state and federal policy for the Third Grade Reading Guarantee. Implemented a Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plan (RIMP) for progress monitoring.
  • Spearheaded a one-on-one coaching system to educate teachers on goal writing and Individual Education Plan (IEP) development.
  • Streamlined and problem-solved cyber academy for efficacy.
  • Created customized documentation to track student progress.
  • Increased graduation rates of vulnerable population.
  • Designed remote-based Targeted Professional Development (TPD) workshops for elementary teachers and increased awareness of racial and gender unconscious bias, stages of child development, and professional reflection.
  • Designed a multi-grade level virtual learning curriculum for inclusive students responding to the pandemic.
  • Created several Youtube and social media channels with a growing audience.
  • 7 time accomplished teacher rating

Learning Management Systems and Design platforms

  • Apex learning
  • Edgenuity
  • NWEA MAP
  • Renaissance Learning Star Assessments
  • Edmentum
  • Google Suite
  • Unique Learning System
  • Screencastify
  • Canva
  • Youtube Studio
  • Figma

Certification

  • Executive Leadership Certification, The National Society of Leadership and Success - 2021

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Trumbull County Board Of DD
2023.08 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Liberty Local Schools
2017.08 - 2023.08

Special Education Teacher, Emotional Disturbance

Trumbull County Educational Service Center
2009.08 - 2016.07

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

Capella University

Master of Science - Leadership in Educational Administration

Capella University

Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Capella University

Master of Science - Special Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Integrated Social Studies 7-12

Youngstown State University
  • Executive Leadership Certification, The National Society of Leadership and Success - 2021
Paul J. Antonchak Jr., Ed.D.