Thomas J. Ciolek
Golden,CO
Summary
Collaborative Principal and community advocate with 15-year tenure demonstrating administrative leadership in professional development, instructional expertise, and effective team-building.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Kearney Middle School
08.2018 - Current
- Developed a mission and vision focused on improving teaching and learning in a turnaround school
- Implements observation and feedback cycles to support the development and growth of teachers using low inference notes
- Creates protocols and structures to support professional learning communities while leading weekly data team meetings
- Partners with a state-appointed external management company to audit school systems and make improvements
- Facilitates the UIP committee to identify and monitor major improvement strategies and key action steps
- Builds partnerships with community organizations to provide vaccine clinics, meals, and resources for families
- Experienced with threat assessments, suicide assessments, and behavior intervention plans
- Evaluates and provides direct supervision for all Math, Social Studies, SPED and electives teachers as well as instructional coaches, deans, and counselors
- Ensures consistent implementation of standards-based instruction
- Strategizes efficient spending while maximizing budget resources to support building initiatives
- Plans and leads professional development for all staff; facilitates leadership committees
Assistant Principal
Kearney Middle School
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Acted as direct supervisor and evaluator for all Math and Science teachers as well as instructional coaches
- Selected for and served on the district’s Math curriculum adoption committee
- Determined staffing needs, interviewed candidates for all roles, hired new staff, and developed skills in new hires
- Organized a monthly calendar for staff including meeting times, topics for professional development, team meetings, and family engagement nights
- Participated in a twice-weekly Spanish class to better communicate with families in the district
- Oversaw all discipline procedures for 6th grade students
- Created, modified, and revised master schedule
Middle School Principal, Summer School
Adams 14 District
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Interviewed and hired staff; worked with Human Resources to ensure timely payment
- Oversaw and organized all logistics for transportation, enrollment, and course scheduling
- Maintained communication with families in the district
Math and Science Instructional Coach
Kearney Middle School
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Observed, planned and reflected with teachers on a weekly basis
- Implemented Paul Bambrick-Santoyo’s Driven by Data model
- Assisted in hiring and developing new teachers
- Met with other district instructional coaches on a bi-weekly basis to receive professional development
- Lectured on professional development topics to district staff
- Created district interim assessments to test students at a level of proficient or higher
Site Assessment Leader
Kearney Middle School
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Built testing schedules for TCAP, PARCC, CMAS, STAR, and the interim assessments
- Trained staff on state expectations for administering assessments
- Tracked student participation and completion on all assessments
Mathematics Teacher
Kearney Middle School
09.2008 - 09.2013
- Taught Courses 1, 2, 3, Algebra and Geometry at Kearney Middle School, an International Baccalaureate World School
- Appointed Math Instructional Coach in 2012; assisted in hiring and developing new teachers
- Served on the district turnaround data committee; wrote new assessments that aligned with Common Core Standards
- Nominated for and attended the University of Virginia’s Partnership for Leadership in Education midyear retreat in January of 2013
- Coached the boy’s soccer and basketball teams and girl’s soccer team; acted as Athletic Director in 2009 and 2010
- Reviewed textbooks and outlined curriculum standards as a member of the Curriculum Adoption Committee in 2010
- Selected as a participant of the Global Learners Grant program
Soccer Coach
Adams City High School
08.2009 - 11.2014
- Assistant Coach for Adams City High Varsity Soccer
- Head Coach for Adams City High Junior Varsity Soccer
Mathematics Teacher
IS 162 The Willoughby
02.2004 - 06.2008
- Taught 7th and 8th grade mathematics curriculum (including algebra and geometry) to 80 students in a high-need district
- Recruited to help map Math curriculum, determine pacing of subjects, and create a basic skills resource book for use in all Math classrooms
- Voted by the students as Favorite Teacher for the 2006–2007 school year
- Established and organized an after-school soccer program for students grades 6-8
- Awarded an Americorps Service Grant
Education
RELAY/GSE National Principals Academy Fellowship
Denver, CO2018
Ed.S in Administrative Leadership And Policy -
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO05.2014
Masters of Science For Teachers -
Pace University
New York, NY05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05.2002
Skills
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Instructional Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Attention to Detail
- Complex Problem Solving
- Professional Development Planning
- Recruiting and Hiring
- School Improvements Planning
Timeline
Principal
Kearney Middle School
08.2018 - Current
Assistant Principal
Kearney Middle School
08.2015 - 08.2018
Middle School Principal, Summer School
Adams 14 District
06.2014 - 06.2015
Site Assessment Leader
Kearney Middle School
03.2014 - 05.2015
Math and Science Instructional Coach
Kearney Middle School
09.2013 - 05.2015
Soccer Coach
Adams City High School
08.2009 - 11.2014
Mathematics Teacher
Kearney Middle School
09.2008 - 09.2013
Mathematics Teacher
IS 162 The Willoughby
02.2004 - 06.2008
RELAY/GSE National Principals Academy Fellowship
Ed.S in Administrative Leadership And Policy -
University of Colorado Denver
Masters of Science For Teachers -
Pace University
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Ithaca College
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