Steven Whalen
Clinton,OK
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
K-12 Principal/Athletic Director/Director, Transportation Services
Erick Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Planned for and developed team building opportunities for staff to promote a positive culture.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Coordinated after school activities as the Athletic Director for the district.
- Responsible for overseeing activity accounts as the custodian of monies for all activities for the district.
- Responsible for all transportation as the Transportation Director for the district.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Responsible for grounds and coordination of building maintenance.
- Successfully developed a cooperative agreement with Sweetwater public schools for athletics.
- Worked closely and in depth with Special Education Services for the district.
High School Science Teacher/Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Minco Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Taught science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Upheld policies relating to the baseball program and reported grievances immediately to supervisory staff.
- Exercised effective communication with members of community and team, acting as liaison and public face for organization.
- Managed team budget, documented expenditures and coordinated with volunteers and staff to push fundraising efforts.
- Coordinated special events such as, training camps and other events to gain community support and involvement.
High School Science Teacher/Varsity Assistant Coach
El Reno High School
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Taught science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Supported school and athletic department's philosophy and mission statement using effective communication, active leadership and critical thinking skills.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, Oklahoma, OK12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, Oklahoma, OK05-2016
Skills
- Special education
- Program coordination
- Program evaluation
- Performance improvement
- Staff management
- Safety procedures
- Opportunity identification
- Strategic leadership
- Prioritization
- Communication
Certification
Superintendent
Elementary Principal PK-8
Secondary Principal 5-12
Biological Sciences 5-12
Special Education Comprehensive Assessment (passed)
Foundations of Reading (pending)
Timeline
K-12 Principal/Athletic Director/Director, Transportation Services
Erick Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
High School Science Teacher/Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Minco Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2024
High School Science Teacher/Varsity Assistant Coach
El Reno High School
08.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Southwestern Oklahoma State University