Tanner Zahrt
Port Angeles,WA
Summary
Leader with 7+ years in administrative roles and 16 years in education. Demonstrated success in guiding high-performing teams towards rigorous instruction and comprehensive student support. Skilled in fostering positive school culture, implementing inclusive practices, and spearheading school improvement initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Program Director
College Success Foundation
Bellevue, WA
09.2024 - Current
- Managed and administered Gates Foundation Horizons Grant, ensuring efficient fund use and regulatory compliance.
- Fostered partnerships with educational and community organizations to enhance student college exploration opportunities.
- Ensured accuracy of student data through meticulous oversight of CSF-aligned collection practices.
- Supervised CSF staff across multiple counties, providing leadership to achieve program objectives.
- Led regional FAFSA completion expansion, achieving a 13% increase across 14 school districts in 2025.
Port Angeles High School Principal & Director
Port Angeles School District
Port Angeles , WA
07.2021 - 09.2024
- Directed instructional leadership for comprehensive high school with over 980 students, boosting student outcomes.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to ensure effective teaching practices and operational efficiency.
- Implemented positive behavior intervention system and Restorative Practices, significantly reducing discipline referrals.
- Established new attendance monitoring systems, increasing average daily attendance rates.
- Achieved 22% increase in ninth-grade credit attainment while maintaining 95% graduation rate.
- Led EP&O Levy and Capital Bond Campaign, securing funding for the construction of a new high school.
Assistant Principal
ACE High School
Reno, NV
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Developed and implemented blended learning model to enhance student engagement.
- Advanced school climate through initiatives that improved ACT scores, reduced truancy, and increased credit attainment.
- Facilitated rollout of progressive discipline plan emphasizing restorative practices.
- Supported launch of Freshman Seminar Success Course to assist student transition.
Dean of Students
Turning Point & PASS, WCSD
Reno, NV
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Spearheaded day-to-day operations of a self-contained program at Hunter Lake Elementary.
- Managed new PASS program rollout, exceeding typical dean responsibilities.
- Collaborated on school-wide behavior programs, supporting high-need students through data-driven approaches.
- Implemented an inclusion model for intensive behavior accommodations, enhancing safety and learning outcomes.
ELA Teacher
Billinghurst Middle School
Reno, NV
07.2016 - 07.2018
English Teacher
Spanish Spring High School, WCSD
Sparks, NV
07.2012 - 07.2016
Reading Intervention Teacher
Vaughn Middle School
Reno, Nevada
09.2011 - 06.2012
Teacher Assistant
Libby Booth Elementary School
Reno, Nevada
10.2009 - 08.2011
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2017
Master of Education - Secondary Education
University of Nevada
Reno05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Nevada
Reno, NV05-2008
Skills
Student & Family Support: Intervention Systems Implementation & Management, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Restorative Practices, Attendance Intervention, Culture Development
School & Program Operations: Strategic Planning & Improvement, Emergency Planning & Operations, Staff Management, Facilities Management, Budget Management, Project Management, School Safety
Certification
Nevada State K-12 School Administrator & 7-12 ELA Teacher Certificate
Timeline
Regional Program Director
College Success Foundation
09.2024 - Current
Port Angeles High School Principal & Director
Port Angeles School District
07.2021 - 09.2024
Assistant Principal
ACE High School
07.2019 - 07.2021
Dean of Students
Turning Point & PASS, WCSD
07.2018 - 07.2019
ELA Teacher
Billinghurst Middle School
07.2016 - 07.2018
English Teacher
Spanish Spring High School, WCSD
07.2012 - 07.2016
Reading Intervention Teacher
Vaughn Middle School
09.2011 - 06.2012
Teacher Assistant
Libby Booth Elementary School
10.2009 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Master of Education - Secondary Education
University of Nevada
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Nevada