Patrick Seghers Resume - Cardinal Stritch University

Patrick Seghers
Objective
To assist students and teachers by promoting best practice teaching methods
and sharing ideas for building strong relationships
Experience
August, 2010 – Present Shepherd of the Hills School Eden, WI
School Principal (Part Time)
Plan and lead growth activities for staff and students at a small rural school,
including best practice study and development of a School Data Plan
Spring, 2010 - Present Cardinal Stritch University Milwaukee, WI
University Supervisor
Supervise and mentor graduate students in the teacher certification program
1993-2009 County Line School Germantown, WI
Elementary School Principal
• Supervised 60+ teachers and support staff in a collaborative work environment
• Assisted in the development of a new teacher professional growth model
• Presented workshops at DPI conferences and Principal Center breakfasts:
-Student Assistance Teams (Collaborative Consultation Process);
Developing Frameworks for implementation of RTI
-Effective Team Building
• Honored as district Employee of the Year (2001)
• Led the school toward the National Blue Ribbon School designation (2009)
• Developed School Improvement Plans which established goals and strategies
for helping students from all demographic groups (ethnic, income, special ed)
Education 2010-2011 Professional Development
• Best Practices in Guided Reading – workshop, Neenah, WI, January, 2011
• School Data Plan, Team Training, Milwaukee, WI, January, 2011
• Wisconsin Math Council – workshops – Green Lake, WI, May, 2011
2007-2009 SEWNTP Mentor Workshops: Cardinal Stritch University
-Foundations in Mentoring
-Coaching and Observation Strategies for Working with New Teachers
-Analyzing Student Work to Guide Instruction
-Coaching in Complex Situations

2006 PDP Team Member Training Milwaukee, WI
-Facilitated by Nancy Marsho
-Participated as PDP Review Team member for several new teachers
-Developed my own PDP for DPI license renewal (2006-2008)
1993 MS in Educational Leadership Cardinal Stritch University
Other
Designed and monitored a school culture that emphasized caring for one another,
sharing talents and skills, and learning for life.
Closely monitored, evaluated and coached many classroom and support teachers
with a goal of improved teaching and learning
Led various, successful school fund-raisers (including “no sales, no middle man”)
Visited every classroom every day, as well as the lunchroom and playground, and
designed quarterly awards programs to reward and motivate students
Facilitated student groups, including the Student Leadership Team, Gifted/Talented
Math and Reading Clubs, and small group guitar lessons
Active volunteer in the community (Big Brothers [Executive Board member and
volunteer], Full Shelf Food Pantry, Interfaith Caregivers)
Maintain a healthy physical and spiritual life
Interests: Reading, Bicycling, Racquetball, Golf, Fishing, Guitar, Camping