DANIEL J.

KLEINSCHRODT
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a passionate educator seeking an administrative leadership position where I can lead and mentor
fellow educators, and have a positive impact on student achievement. My areas of expertise include
curriculum and assessment design, use of feedback and assessment data to monitor student
achievement, integration of educational technology and literacy strategies, and fostering and
maintaining positive relationships with students and colleagues. My next professional goal is to enroll
in an doctoral program to continue my education, with an emphasis in educational technology or
educational leadership.

CREDENTIALS
Illinois Professional Educator License
Valid through 7/2017
Authorizations: Type 09 Secondary Teaching (Science), Type 75 General Administrative,
Qualified PERA Evaluator
Exams passed: APT Secondary; Science (Chemistry); Principal
Illinois Educator Identification Number: 985732
California Secondary Single Subject (Professional Clear)
Valid through 5/2019
Authorizations: Biology, Chemistry, EL Learner, Geoscience, Administration Eligible
Content exams passed: Biology, Chemistry, General Science I, General Science II, Geoscience
Basic skills test passed: December 2005; English learner exam passed: June 2006

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Niles Township High School District, Skokie, IL
July 2013-June 2014
Assistant Director of Science
Responsibilities: Supervise and evaluate staff of science teachers, paraprofessionals, and
support staff; Supervise classroom instruction; Follow district evaluation policies and
procedures for assigned staff; Analyze Common Final Exam data; Supervise the implementation
of curriculum and instructional programs including RTI; Work with teachers to align curriculum
to Next Generation Science Standards; Work with teachers to develop curriculum and
assessments, learning targets, curriculum guides and end-of-course assessments, aligned to
Next Generation Science Standards; Analyze student progress in the content area and analyze
student placement; Facilitate the revision of the curriculum and course offerings; Assist in the
planning of departmental professional development; Assist with implementation and
supervision of summer STEM Program

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Niles Township High School District, Skokie, IL
August 2014-Present
Niles North & Niles West
Position: Science Teacher; Classes taught: Biology, Conceptual Chemistry
Accomplishments: Rated Excellent on summative evaluation under the Danielson Framework
Indian Prairie School District, Aurora, IL
Aug. 2012-June 2013
Metea Valley High School
Position: Science Teacher; Classes taught: Chemistry, Earth science
Accomplishments: Rated Excellent on summative evaluation under the Danielson Framework

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Anaheim Union High School District, Anaheim, CA

Sept. 2007-June 2012
Western High School, 2008-2012
Position: Science Teacher; Classes taught: Biology (summer school 2008), Earth science (2008
-2012), Integrated Science I (2010 2012)
Activities: School Site Council, Certificated Superintendents Faculty Advisory Council,
Leadership Institute (district future administrator training program), co-developed district wide
curriculum in Earth and Integrated Sciences, co-developed 2012-2013 school-wide professional
development activities
Orangeview Junior High School, 2007-2008
Position: Science Teacher; Classes taught: 8th grade physical science
Fullerton Joint Union High School District, Fullerton, CA
Aug. 2005-June 2007
Sonora High School, 2005-2007; Sunny Hills High School, Summer 2006
Position: Science Teacher; Classes Taught: Integrated Science I, Integrated Science II, Biology
(Summer)
Extracurricular activities: ASB Freshman class advisor, Ping Pong Club advisor
HLV Community School District, Victor, IA
Aug. 2004-May 2005
HLV Junior-Senior High School
Position: High School Science Teacher & Junior High Math Teacher
Classes taught: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, General Science, Math 8 (Prealgebra), and Physics

EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION
Concordia University Irvine; Irvine, CA; Master of Arts
Conferred July 2009
Major: Educational Administration
Accomplishments: GPA: 4.0
Research focus: Effectiveness of using positive incentives to increase on-time attendance
The University of Iowa; Iowa City, IA; Bachelor of Science
Conferred May 2004
Major: Science Education; Specialization: Chemistry; Minors: Chemistry, Geoscience
Accomplishments: Deans List 2001, 2003

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ASCD National Conference (Houston, TX)

Niles Township Institute Day (Presenter; Skokie, IL)
NICE MiniCon 2015, Niles North High School (Presenter; Skokie, IL)
STEM Summit, Northwestern University (Presenter; Evanston, IL)
NGSS Level II Workshop (Palos Heights, IL)
Working With Resistant Teachers and Staff
(Administrative Academy; Skokie, IL)
Beyond Diversity, Courageous Conversations (Northfield, IL)
Growth Through Learning Illinois, Performance Evaluation (Skokie, IL)
CRISS Training (Aurora, IL)
ASCD Member, Illinois Chapter
Orange County (CA) Science Network
Anaheim Union High School District Leadership Institute (Anaheim, CA)
District Science Literacy Common Core Committee
(Anaheim, CA)
Thinking Maps Training of Trainers (Anaheim, CA)
NASA AREES Program, AERO Institute (Palmdale, CA)
AirUCI Summer Institute (university level chemistry workshop; Irvine, CA)
Earth Science Curriculum Committee (Anaheim, CA)

March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
Fall 2014
Spring 2014
February 2014
Fall 2013
Fall 2013
Fall 2012
2012-present
Spring 2012
2011-2012
2011-2012
Fall 2011
July 2011
Summer 2011
Spring 2011
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Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol Cohort (Anaheim, CA)

Integrated Science Course Development Committee (Anaheim CA)
Character Education Training (Anaheim, CA)
CEMSS (Science Training; Anaheim CA)
Jane Schaffer Writing Program (Fullerton, CA)
Project START/BTSA/CFASST(beginning teacher program; Fullerton, CA)
University of Iowa ePortfolio Workshop (Iowa City, IA)
Improving Student Achievement: Creating Independent Learners through Writing

2011-2012
Spring 2009
May 2008
April 2008
Spring 2006
2005-2007
April 2005
Spring 2005

EXTRACURRICULAR & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Illinois Junior Academy of Science, IJAS Region 6
2014-Present
Region 6 Paper Session Co-Chair; Plan science paper session for IJAS science fair, including
coordinating with local school sponsors, host school, and volunteer judges .
ASIST Alumni Volunteer, University of Iowa
Oct. 2011 Present
Attend Career and College Fairs at high schools and other venues in Los Angeles, Orange
County, & Chicago area to represent the University of Iowa; contact prospective & admitted
students via telephone and email on behalf of admissions office.

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