Richard Manka
Benton City
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader with extensive experience at Richland School District, excelling in program development and management. Proven ability to enhance curriculum and foster collaboration, while leveraging strong analytical and communication skills to optimize outcomes. Successfully led Special Education initiatives and tracked data to ensure the quality of the student programs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Department Head
Richland School District
01.2012 - Current
- Collaborate with colleagues to create and enhance curriculum and educational programs, fostering a collaborative environment to enrich educational offerings
- Ensure comprehension and proper utilization of processes among students and educators in acquiring services, defining needs, and offering effective and timely solutions
- Conduct training and job task analyses to identify student needs and optimize educational programs
- Calculate and maintain Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for up to 50 students, regularly updating metrics and services throughout the academic year
- Lead the Special Education team by setting goals, offering motivation, and providing comprehensive support to team members
- Contribute expertise as a member of the Accreditation Team, employing interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills to achieve optimal outcomes
- Deliver mentor-style training for student teachers to enhance their teaching abilities and skills
Administrator/Assistant Principal
Mabton School District
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Conduct comprehensive and impartial investigations involving employees and students, meticulously analyzing incident data and information gathered with attention to detail
- Document investigation findings effectively using strong verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear communication with relevant stakeholders
- Initiate and organize training sessions and schedules for designated personnel, utilizing interface management expertise to streamline and optimize training activities
- Develop and contribute to the upkeep of training materials and performance evaluation plans for staff, ensuring comprehensive support for ongoing development
- Cultivate positive relationships with students, staff, and community members, fostering inclusivity and a welcoming environment
- Coordinate process enhancement meetings, workshops, and projects, collaborating with internal technical experts and representatives at all organizational levels
- Demonstrate efficient multitasking and prioritization skills by effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously
Administrative Intern
Richland School District
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Spearhead professional development initiatives by offering recommendations and initiating change management strategies for staff
- Collaborate with the teachers' union to address investigations and employee concerns, employing analytical thinking, intuition, and issue resolution skills to effectively solve problems
- Create programs providing on-the-job training for students through detailed data analysis and process implementation
- Oversee and manage over 1200 hours of intern work while concurrently teaching full-time, demonstrating exceptional organizational and time management skills
Education
Master of Education - Administration
Washington State University
01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Eastern Washington University
01.2011
Skills
- Program development
- Program management
- Training program design
- Adult learning principles
- Electronic learning management systems
- Analytical skills
- Quality needs analysis
- Solution development
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Quality standards
References
- Tory Christensen, Deputy Superintendent, Richland School District, 5099676506, tory.christensen@rsd.edu
- Tiffany Spencer, Assistant Principal, 6193583864, Tiffany.spencer@rsd.edu
- Alan Harshfield Bechtel, 5095511052, alan.harshfield@gmail.com
- Jordan McClure HMLI/WRPS, 5099473488, jordan_p_mcclure@rl.gov
- John Kramer, Supervisor, Bechtel, 5094928879, jfkramer@bechtel.com
Skills Expertise
- Extensive experience in curriculum development and program management.
- Proven ability to design and deliver effective training programs aligned with adult learning principles.
- Proficient in utilizing electronic learning management systems and e-learning tools.
- Strong analytical skills in identifying training needs and developing appropriate solutions.
- Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Adherence to quality standards and best practices for adult learning.
Timeline
Administrator/Assistant Principal
Mabton School District
01.2018 - 01.2019
Administrative Intern
Richland School District
01.2015 - 01.2018
Teacher/Department Head
Richland School District
01.2012 - Current
Master of Education - Administration
Washington State University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Eastern Washington University
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