Raggin Sondgeroth
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Multi-faceted leader offering 20+ years in designing instructional materials, effective delivery methods, and curriculum design for improved student outcomes. Training professional with extensive leadership experience in staff development, instructional improvements, and data analysis. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Leader motivated to improve organization and employee performance by creating an environment of mutual respect, trust, consensus-building and accountability. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs. Dedicated leader versed in school, student, and course data analysis to make effective decisions on future plans and materials.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Skills
- Professional Learning in Differentiated Instruction & Instructional Best Practices
- Data Analysis for Increased Student Outcomes for Administration and Teachers
- Curriculum and Course Design and Innovative Lesson Planning
- Pilot Programs and Academic Material Selection
- Coaching and Mentoring New and Veteran Staff
- IEP Development and Compliance Training
- Clear Public Speaking Skills and Leadership Projects
- Database Management and Monitoring Data Quality
- Mini Grant Writing
Accomplishments
- School Improvement Plan support to enhance educational outcomes through data-driven decision making and responsive professional development.
- Professional Learning creation for in person, virtual, self-guided and a creation of a catalog of choice options
- Development of Standards -Based Grading System for Special Education with guidance from the Office of Civil Rights.
- FastBridge District- Wide Implementation of Benchmark and Progress Monitoring
- Course development for High School so all students have the opportunity to graduate with a diploma
- Creation of Course Descriptions, Entrance and Exit Criteria, Learning Considerations and Assessment Requirements for Elementary- High School Levels.
- Wilson Reading System Adoption and Implementation
- Collaboration Across Departments for Targeted Professional Learning for the Special Education Department
- Mentoring Program Development for 2024-25 School Year
- MTSS Development of Protocols and Interventions to support student opportunity for growth
- SEL Curriculum Committee Lead to link the SEL standards with the CCSS for Reading and Writing
Work History
Teacher on Special Assignment
Oswego School District 308
Oswego, IL
11.2017 - Current
- Participated in school and district meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by organizing and presenting over 30 different teacher education workshops.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs alongside teachers.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, more than 20 administrators to help schools analyze data for whole school increased outcomes.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Special Education Professional Development Lead
Oswego School District 308
Oswego, IL
11.2017 - Current
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job consulting for new hires in special education department. Trained, coached, and mentored 47 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles in special education department in 2023-24 school year.
- Managed development of in person and e-learning training materials and activities to enhance learning experiences.
- Collaborated with other departments to align training programs in correlation with Oswego 308's District Strategic Plan, organizational goals and objectives.
- Spearheaded design and implementation of multiple training courses to establish successful IEP compliance.
- Wrote training manuals for Talent Ed and Embrace to guide staff
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
- Conducted research and analysis of learning needs of employees to develop targeted training sessions.
- Designed and recorded teacher surveys to accurately determine professional development needs and strategies.
Learning Behavior Specialist
Oswego 308 School District
Oswego, IL
08.2009 - 11.2017
- Worked at Murphy Junior High and Fox Chase Elementary
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators, paraprofessionals, and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), inclusive of Behavioral Intervention Plans for caseloads of 12-15 students.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
05.2024
- Relevant Coursework: School Evaluation and Change Processes & Supervision and Evaluation to Improve Teaching and Learning
- National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)- one more step needed for completion
Master of Education - Literacy
05.2010
- Advanced study and research in literacy education including language acquisition, reading comprehension, writing development, and teaching methodologies.
- Explored theories of literacy, assessment techniques, literacy instruction for diverse populations, and the use of technology in literacy education
Bachelor Of Science With Education Degree - Special Education
05.2002
- Relevant Coursework: Understanding, Assessing, and Supporting Individuals with Diverse Learning Needs and Behavioral Challenges
- Extracurricular Activities: Student Ambassador for New Student Orientation
Training for Professional Learning
- Lead trainer for FastBridge for District and Building Administrators.
- Train the Trainer programs for AIMS web, FastBridge Progress Monitoring, Embrace, Language Live, Transmath, and CoTeaching for staff.
- Train district wide for VMath, FUNdations, Just Words, Rewards, and Number Worlds
- Training in high impact practices including relationship building, classroom management, direct instruction, constructive feedback, and student goal setting
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