Starr Caldwell
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Seeking a position that will utilize my strong passion for the development of the 21st-century student/adult and educator’s erudition, together with my unique array of skills and extensive experience that will enable me to make a significant difference and resolution of skills. Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 4 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Specialist /District DEI Liaison
Township High School District 214
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitated professional development of targeted topics and designs for District 1600 staff
- Developed coaching plans for 20 teachers to ensure student improvement
- Coordinated, spearheaded, and facilitated monthly district-wide equity SEED training
- Member of District Diversity Equity Advisory Council
- District Liaison Black Affinity Group Teach Plus Black Affinity Group Facilitator
- African American Leadership Team Member.
- Oversaw change management efforts to support the implementation of critical initiatives driving technology, process, and culture change.
Transition Specialist /Special Education Educator
Valley View School District 365U
08.2012 - 06.2021
- Supported 20 teachers and 4 administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels
- Utilized Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice.
Special Education Teacher
Indian Prairie School District 204
08.2008 - 08.2012
- Assessed 50 students' abilities and crafted teaching plans
- Adapted learning materials to students' needs of 100 students
- Kept track of and reflected on 20 students' progress
Education
Ed.D. Specialist, Strategic Educational Leadership Doctoral Program - Ed.D
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05.2025
Master of Arts - Educaiton
North Park University
Chicago, IL12.2023
S.Ed Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction Advanced Professional Specialization’s ESL & LBS II - Educaiton
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05.2023
M.Ed. Education Technology - Education
Concordia University
Chicago, IL12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Benedictine University
Chicago, IL05.2008
Skills
- Delegation
- Leadership
- Student Centered
- Personal Ethics and Values
Volunteer Experience
- Midwest Christian Montessori School, Bolingbrook IL, 01/01/17, Present
- Sister(HOOD) of Hope INC., ST Louis, 10/01/23, Present
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Transition Specialist /District DEI Liaison
Township High School District 214
08.2021 - Current
Transition Specialist /Special Education Educator
Valley View School District 365U
08.2012 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Indian Prairie School District 204
08.2008 - 08.2012
Ed.D. Specialist, Strategic Educational Leadership Doctoral Program - Ed.D
National Louis University
Master of Arts - Educaiton
North Park University
S.Ed Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction Advanced Professional Specialization’s ESL & LBS II - Educaiton
National Louis University
M.Ed. Education Technology - Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Benedictine University
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