Rebecca Ann Zuehlke

Educational Leader.
14988 Pixie Point Circle Prior Lake, MN 55372 | +15078228230 | huit0004@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE Unique Skill Set

To obtain a PK-12 Principal license in the State of Minnesota These are skills described
about me by others:

LICENSURE Calm and effective leader. Flexible.

Innovative. Planner. Active listener
K-12 Principal License July - to students, staff, and parents.
2021 Understands and considers all
aspects of a situation. Offers a
Director of Special Education License Spring - unique perspective. Reasonable. Full
File# 458870 2019 of good resources.

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker License. 2013 STRENGTHS

License #20628
Responsibility, Intellection,
Analytical, Individuation, Learner.
Educator License 2010 -
File# 458870 Present

LEARDERSHIP
EDUCATION QUALITIES
Educational Leadership Specialist Fall 2017 - OVER COMMUNICATOR

Minnesota State University, Mankato Spring 2019 COLLABORATOR

CONFIDENT DECISION MAKER
Masters in Social Work Fall 2008 - APPROACHABLE AND
Minnesota State University, Mankato July 2010 EMPATHETIC LEADER
DEDICATED

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology Fall 2002 - Spring 2005

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

Generals Summer 2001 -

Minnesota West Community and Summer 2002
Technical College

WORK EXPERIENCE
Special Education Supervisor 8/01/2019 -
(Administration) Present
Lakeville Area Schools
Unpacked Individualized Student Education (IEP) caseloads to more effectively
service all students categorically labeled as a student with a disability.
Implemented a Tiered IEP case management approach to services in order to
provide the correct intensity of services to support students and provide a more
manageable caseload for special education teachers, especially our intensive
service options program.
Co-facilitated and oversaw the Support Our Students (SOS) mental health team
with a dean of students to accurately provide interventions and supports and
prevent further high school students from unnecessarily qualifying with a
disability.
Trained and Began implementing Positive Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as an
Intervention Service Team when in the Fall of 2020. However, the constantly
changing learning models made lifting these interventions off the ground difficult.
Completed testing accommodations for all students on 504s, IEPS for the ACT
exam, MCA's, MTAS, and Advanced Placement testing.
Worked to provide a smooth and fluent process as a member of the Lakeville
South Testing team.
Provided supportive coaching when completing teacher development evaluations
(TDE) for all special education teachers.
Provided evaluations for all 17 paraprofessional in the building to increase
capacity with paras.
Strongly advocated for paraprofessionals to have access to infinite campus, and
schoology in order to better support students at the district office during distance
learning and moving into the future of education.
Created a Student Success Course in schoology to provide accommodations for all
students on IEPS and 504s.
Gathered appropriate data to build student support, classes and
paraprofessionals, to best meet student needs.
Provided instructional leadership to provide both staff professional
developmental and prepare them for live teaching (to synchronously teach live
students and distance learners) during multiple modalities of learning.)
Advocated for and managed district transportation during distance learning to
bring our struggling students on site (English language learners, students failing
multiple classes, students with IEPS, and students receiving intensive service
option programming).
Involved in gathering and tracking data to make informed decisions regarding
staffing for special education.
Member of the Lakeville South Administration team, working diligently toward
effective communication and school climate conducive to learning for all students.
Remained positive and encouraging during COVID 19, despite the constant
challenges and negativity brought in during the time.
Strong member of hiring committee for special education staff.
Constantly and consistently provided a vision and a focus for the special education
department to move forward in an ever involving educational environment.
Collaborated with multiple administrative teams to best serve all students, and
build trusting relationships to share decisions that staff support and can share
with students and families.

K-12 Principal Intern September 2020- - Spring 2021

#ALLMEANSALL
When involved in decision making, making sure every staff, student, and member
of the team are considered with love and respect.
Worked with Lakeville South staff to review data for staffing of general education.
Work with deans regarding highly publicized TikTok video and the education that
was necessary as part of the discipline process and the Minnesota High School
league, as the student(s) involved were members of the hockey team.
Developed different methodologies to deal with upset, angry, and hurt parents
that often went directly to the school board, especially as racial equity worked
forged ahead in the district.
Involved in assisting to post, hire, and follow through with filling vacancies,
including learning about how overloads in staffing are distributed.
Advocated and managed both district transportation during distance learning to
bring our struggling students on site (English language learners, students failing
multiple classes, students with IEPS, and students receiving intensive service
option programming
Provided supportive coaching when completing teacher development evaluations
(TDE) for general education teachers, using the notice and wonder method.
Member of Lakeville South Student Voices as an administrator.
Member and actively involved in affinity groups, staff and students, to create safer
places for all in the Lakeville South Community. (Student groups: LGBTQ, Students
of Color, etc...)
Involved and sat into to listen to Hidden Oaks middle school administrative team
as they geared up for hybrid learning and a return to full-time in-person learning.
Assisted with oversight and helping with struggling learners onsite at Hidden Oaks
middle school.
Assisted with building safety during multiple lock down drills during hybrid
learning cohorts.
Participated in staff observations and post evaluations at Lakeview Elementary for
Lakeville Area Schools.
Learned about transporting students, and the planning that has gone into socially
distance children on busses with seat assignments.
Lakeville Elementary school Learned and worked through literacy initiatives at
Thomas Lake Elementary in Intermediate District 196.
Participated in professional development at Thomas Lake Elementary.
Learned about literacy framework through Thomas Lake Elementary and
Intermediate District 196.

Memberships
Minnesota Association of Special Education Administrators 2019-Present
Council for Exceptional Children 2020-Present
Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals 2021-Present

REFERENCES
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