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Bobbie Strausbaugh

Bobbie Strausbaugh

York,PA

Summary

Retired public school educator excelling in instruction, leadership, and operations oversight. Proven track record in enhancing student performance through data-driven strategies and fostering collaborative relationships among stakeholders. Skilled in teacher performance improvement and effective communication, driving positive outcomes in diverse learning environments. Have acquired skills and experiences that can continue to be implemented in an educational environment, but also open to transferring and implementing those skills in new and meaningful ways.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Principal

Dover Area School District
06.2020 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations and activities of a K-5 school building with approximately 300 students.
  • Collaborated with building faculty and staff to create a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with all district stakeholders to design and implement effective instructional programs for all students.
  • Incorporated effective plans to collect, review, and act upon student performance data.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between teachers and staff, students, parents, and community members.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Evaluated staff performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Effectively managed the building budget.

Assistant Director of Exceptional Children

Dover Area School District
07.2017 - 05.2020
  • Defined clear department goals, objectives, and guidelines and communicated them to all department members.
  • Collaborated with individuals inside and outside the district to develop effective instructional and life skills programming for students with disabilities.
  • Scheduled and oversaw various types of daily meetings meant to organize teams of individuals to support students' needs.
  • Assisted classrooms by being "on call" at all times to provide support, especially in classrooms with students with autism.
  • Verified compliance with all state and local education requirements.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Evaluated staff performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Instructional Advisor

Dover Area School District
07.2016 - 06.2017
  • Oversaw the district's alternative education program.
  • Designed distance learning programs for students and supported faculty with implementation.
  • Supported the instructional programming of classrooms with students with disabilities.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Evaluated staff performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

High School Assistant Principal

Dover Area School District
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Assisted with the daily operations of the school building of approximately 900 students.
  • Assisted with the oversight of scheduling.
  • Designed and implemented professional development activities for faculty and staff.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Evaluated staff performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Interim High School Principal

Dover Area School District
09.2015 - 02.2016

Oversaw the daily operations of the building for an interim period of time.

  • Provided effective communication to all stakeholders.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Evaluated staff performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Effectively managed the building budget.

Math Instructor

Harrisburg Area Community College
08.2010 - 12.2014
  • Planned and implemented math instruction for one or two community college evening math classes, per semester.
  • Evaluated and graded student work and provided student feedback.
  • Built meaningful relationships with students.

High School Math Teacher

Dover Area School District
08.1986 - 08.2014
  • Employed math lessons, demonstrations, and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students.
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Led advanced and AP courses by teaching trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus.
  • Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
  • Designed and implemented the use of online instructional support tools for math during the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years.
  • Assumed the role of Department Chair for three years, 2011-2014.

Education

Doctorate of Education -

California University of Pennsylvania/Penn West
California, PA
05-2022

PA Supervisory Cert (Curriculum And Instruction) -

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA

Master of Science - Math Education

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA
05.1991

High School Diploma -

Red Lion High School
Red Lion, PA

Skills

    Education Specific Skills:

  • Operations oversight
  • Instructional leadership
  • Academic instruction
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Teacher performance improvement
  • Student performance data
  • Overall Skills:

  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Collaboration

Timeline

Elementary School Principal

Dover Area School District
06.2020 - 06.2024

Assistant Director of Exceptional Children

Dover Area School District
07.2017 - 05.2020

Instructional Advisor

Dover Area School District
07.2016 - 06.2017

Interim High School Principal

Dover Area School District
09.2015 - 02.2016

High School Assistant Principal

Dover Area School District
09.2014 - 06.2016

Math Instructor

Harrisburg Area Community College
08.2010 - 12.2014

High School Math Teacher

Dover Area School District
08.1986 - 08.2014

Doctorate of Education -

California University of Pennsylvania/Penn West

PA Supervisory Cert (Curriculum And Instruction) -

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Master of Science - Math Education

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

High School Diploma -

Red Lion High School
Bobbie Strausbaugh