Terry Bruinsma
Spirit Lake,IA
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 22 years of experience in education and school leadership. Honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Spirit Lake CSD
08.2012 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Regularly presented to school board regarding school initiatives and highlights.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Developed unique middle school outdoor learning program in collaboration with University of Iowa and DNR.
- Organized school and community resources to create a safe opportunity for middle school students and staff to attend school during COVID.
Coach
Spirit Lake CSD
05.2007 - Current
Teacher
Spirit Lake CSD
08.2003 - 07.2012
Teacher
Marion CSD
08.2002 - 05.2003
Education
Ed.S - Educational Leadership
Drake University
Des Moines, IA05.2024
Master of Arts - Principalship
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City05.2001
Skills
- Education Administration
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Leadership
- Relationship Building and Networking
- Student and Parent Relations
Timeline
Principal
Spirit Lake CSD
08.2012 - Current
Coach
Spirit Lake CSD
05.2007 - Current
Teacher
Spirit Lake CSD
08.2003 - 07.2012
Teacher
Marion CSD
08.2002 - 05.2003
Ed.S - Educational Leadership
Drake University
Master of Arts - Principalship
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Iowa