Samuel Dare
SEVERANCE,CO
Summary
Character-focused Dean of Students accomplished in helping students reach full potential by preventing and controlling disruptive behaviors. Encouraged students to make positive choices and consistently model correct strategies. Focused on helping teachers enact effective controls and providing immediate support for complex issues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Weld Re-4 School District
2022.08 - Current
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
Spanish Department Chair
Weld Re-4 School District
2019.08 - Current
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
Head Wrestling Coach
Weld Re-4 School District
2019.08 - Current
- Planned official visits for prospective student-athletes to educational institutions and admissions events.
- Coached wrestlers to boost confidence and enhance abilities.
- Complied with rules and regulations set by institutions and leagues.
- Managed yearly operating budget of $30,000 for wrestling program..
Spanish Teacher
Weld Re-4 School District
2012.08 - 2019.05
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology / Physical Education
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO12.2004
Skills
Interpersonal Skills:
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Kept Department financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Offered data-driven recommendations aligned with overall school strategies and prioritized process improvement initiatives.
Leadership:
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach a win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings.
- Documented meeting minutes and distributed to staff to facilitate follow-up and permanent records.
- Conducted training and change management process to improve outcomes.
Communication:
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression, and career options.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize processes,and revamp procedures to improve school operations.
- Worked directly with students and parents to resolve behavior issues, and gave appropriate disciplinary consequences to fit actions of said students.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Weld Re-4 School District
2022.08 - Current
Spanish Department Chair
Weld Re-4 School District
2019.08 - Current
Head Wrestling Coach
Weld Re-4 School District
2019.08 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Weld Re-4 School District
2012.08 - 2019.05
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology / Physical Education
Colorado Mesa University
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