Dr. Robert Thelen
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
To work in a leadership role where I can support the growth of teachers, strengthen the MTSS process, advance learning across all grade levels/content areas, partner with the surrounding community, and establish a learning environment that is effective for ALL students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assess
Douglas County School District
07.2022 - Current
- Provided differentiated professional development for teachers and school leaders at the district and school levels.
- Delivered personalized support to schools implementing Wonders, Benchmark, or Professional Learning Communities.
- Oversaw the implementation and progression of READ 180, a remedial reading program, at the secondary level.
- Partnered with schools to build effective teacher teams and increase collective teacher efficacy.
Assistant Principal
Douglas County School District, Buffalo Ridge Elementary, Castle Pines CO
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Implemented a systemic PLC model that focused student achievement to inform and adjust teacher instruction.
- Worked closely with district personnel to support staff, align to the district vision and mission, and better myself as a leader.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess and teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
Interim Dean of Students
Littleton Public Schools, East Elementary
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Promoted a PBIS model to ensure the social, emotional and academic needs of students were met prior to negative behaviors evolving in the classroom.
- Created a partnership with parents to promote active communication lines between the school and the surrounding community.
- Articulated the district’s mission and vision to ensure all students received a fair and equitable education preparing them meaningful post-secondary opportunities.
- Incorporated Restorative Practices to repair and strengthen student relationships.
Literacy Instructional Coach
Littleton Public Schools, East Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Worked closely with the administration team to plan staff development.
- Analyzed student data with teachers to identify systemic gaps and improve instruction.
- Served on the PLC Steering Committee, Littleton Council for Educator Effectiveness, and Standards Prioritization Committee.
- Implemented student centered coaching cycles to improve the quality of classroom instruction.
- Communicated with a variety of stakeholders to promote literacy and learning.
- Served as the school assessment and induction coordinator.
6th Grade Teacher
Littleton Public Schools, Euclid Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2016
- Assisted in the creation of a RtI model that targeted both Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions and enrichments for 6th grade students at academic risk for reading, writing, and/or math.
- Facilitated 6th grade language arts team as a PLC leader.
- Implemented Student Learning Objectives aligned with the Common Core State Standards.
- Presented Paperless Classrooms at the Inspired Learning Conference in 2013.
- Led staff development sessions supporting literacy and technology across grade levels and content areas.
- Acted as 6th grade coordinator working in tight conjunction with administration, support staff, and teachers.
6th Grade Teacher
Public Schools of Jefferson County, Falcon Bluffs Middle School
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Implemented technological resources such as Google Docs, Photo Peach, Go Animate, Flip, and Document Cameras within the classroom.
- Developed Study Buddies to differentiate lessons and better meet the needs of all students.
- Developed team lesson plans with upper grade levels to ensure continuity would be found throughout the school.
- Coached Falcon Bluff's first 6th grade Volleyball team.
School Psychologist
Para Educator 1, Public Schools of Jefferson County, Green Mountain Elementary
01.2007 - 10.2009
- Helped construct and modify different IEP plans for over 15 students.
- Collected extensive data that was used to assess the progress of each student.
- Personally and successfully integrated the first child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder into the general population classroom at Green Mountain Elementary.
- Internship, Public Schools of Weld County, Jefferson Elementary, Greeley CO (Spring Semester, 2006).
- Directed, controlled and/or assisted in an educational atmosphere of both a classroom and individual student environment.
- Develop student goals for Individual Education Plans.
Education
Ed.D - Executive Leadership
University Of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO05.2019
M.A - Curriculum and Instruction
University Of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO05.2016
B.A - Psychology
University Of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2006
Skills
- Implementing an Effective Systematic PLC Model
- Monitoring Student Achievement
- Innovative and Purposeful Staff Development
- Curriculum Development
- Establishing Strong Relationships with Staff, Parents, and Students
Accomplishments
Presented Research on PLCs at the National AERA Conference in 2019
Certification
- Elementary Teacher Certification with a Reading Teacher Endorsement
- Administrator Certification
Timeline
Coordinator of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assess
Douglas County School District
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Douglas County School District, Buffalo Ridge Elementary, Castle Pines CO
07.2019 - 07.2022
Interim Dean of Students
Littleton Public Schools, East Elementary
12.2018 - 01.2019
Literacy Instructional Coach
Littleton Public Schools, East Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2019
6th Grade Teacher
Littleton Public Schools, Euclid Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2016
6th Grade Teacher
Public Schools of Jefferson County, Falcon Bluffs Middle School
08.2010 - 05.2011
School Psychologist
Para Educator 1, Public Schools of Jefferson County, Green Mountain Elementary
01.2007 - 10.2009
Ed.D - Executive Leadership
University Of Colorado Denver
M.A - Curriculum and Instruction
University Of Colorado Denver
B.A - Psychology
University Of Northern Colorado
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