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Trevor Huisinga

North Aurora

Summary

Dedicated administrator focused on creating optimal educational experiences for staff and students while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes through teamwork and ensuring every voice is heard and valued. Passionate about driving positive change and continuous improvement in academic settings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

District 129
07.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw discipline for students.
  • Worked with Social workers and Counselors to meet specific student needs.
  • Lead a team to increase student attendance.
  • Used data driven instruction.
  • Managed organizational mandates testing.
  • Implemented behavior management programs, fostering a positive school climate and promoting student well-being.
  • Collaborated with teachers to design professional development workshops, improving instructional practices across the school.
  • Analyzed student performance data to identify trends, driving targeted interventions for underperforming groups.

Dean of Students/Assistant Principal

District 131
01.2019 - 06.2023
  • Oversaw discipline for students.
  • Worked with Social workers and Counselors to meet specific student needs.
  • Lead a team to increase student attendance.
  • Used data driven instruction.

2nd, 4th, 6th GradeTeacher

School District U-46, Lincoln Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Taught a diverse group of students.
  • Saw gains in both math and reading MAP scores.
  • Created an environment to foster student growth academically and socially.
  • Strong understanding of Common Core.
  • A member of PBIS and SIP.
  • The building representative for both Technology and Science.

Nursing Home Administrator

The Alder Network Rehabilitation and Nursing
09.2010 - 07.2013
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations.
  • Responsible for financial aspects of the building.
  • Managed family and patient relations for 200 residents.
  • Initiated a new patient driven program for rehabilitation.

Para Educator

School District U-46
01.2008 - 06.2010
  • Assisted 4th and 5th Grade general education classrooms.
  • Gave personalized instruction in reading and math.
  • Organized reading groups.
  • Helped administer ISAT tests.
  • Kindergarten 1st grade autistic classroom.
  • Worked one on one with students.
  • Organized technology lessons for the students.
  • Helped to create a hands-on environment.
  • Worked with the teacher to establish individual lesson plans.

Education

Master's - Education Administration

Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Master's - Elementary Education

National Louis University
Elgin, IL

Bachelor's - Recreation, Sports, and Tourism with an Emphasis in Sports Management

University of Illinois
Urbana Champaign, IL

Skills

  • Instructional leadership
  • Parent engagement and communication
  • Student achievement
  • Data-driven instruction

Timeline

Assistant Principal

District 129
07.2023 - Current

Dean of Students/Assistant Principal

District 131
01.2019 - 06.2023

2nd, 4th, 6th GradeTeacher

School District U-46, Lincoln Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2019

Nursing Home Administrator

The Alder Network Rehabilitation and Nursing
09.2010 - 07.2013

Para Educator

School District U-46
01.2008 - 06.2010

Master's - Elementary Education

National Louis University

Bachelor's - Recreation, Sports, and Tourism with an Emphasis in Sports Management

University of Illinois

Master's - Education Administration

Aurora University

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  • "He will be a wonderful asset to any teaching team. He is enthusiastic and creative and always puts the needs of all students first." -Darl Henderson Third Grade Teacher Otte Creek Elementary
  • "Trevor has the ability to anticipate the needs of his teachers and the students he follows through in his responsibilities. He is kind and sensitive to the students he works with knowing how to handle individual student needs or problems. He is a team player and has developed excellent working relationships with staff in and out of his classroom." -Denise Lockwald Sunnydale Elementary Principal Streamwood, IL
  • "Trevor's strongest attribute is his ability to lead by example. He routinely models good sportsmanship on and off the field and is a positive role model for all students, athletes, staff, and parents." -Jim Kating South Elgin High School Varsity Baseball Coach
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