Rich Mitchell

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1999

  Captain, United States Army
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  Cycle America

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2005

  Director

  🟢 Project Management: Designed and directed cross-country bicycle tours for 100+ clients over nine weeks.

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  West Chester Area School District

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2016

  English/Language Arts Teacher

  Instructor in reading, writing, and communications for 125+ students annually. Provided consultative support for creating and evaluating district ELA curriculum. Prepared students for Advanced Placement, SAT, state examinations, and college applications. Served on committees for curriculum revisions, book / novel selection, and state standards implementation.🟢 Presentations: Taught more than 125 students daily (including 100 AP students) over 11-year period🟢 Instructional Design: Initiated / implemented an innovative reading program using novels by diverse authors resulting in improved student engagement and writing skills🟢 Instructional Design: Designed collaborative grading system for Advanced Placement and state exams which improved student test scores by 15%🟢 Instructional Design: Developed and implemented writing processes that fostered self-advocacy and creativity, guiding learners through the drafting process in preparation for college-level writing Show less

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  Coatesville Area School Dist

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Assistant Principal

  Provided oversight for 1200+ students and 60+ teachers inclusive of data reporting, disciplinary actions, professional evaluations, student / teacher schedules. Designed and implemented professional development initiatives. Collaborated with colleagues to hire and onboard teachers / administrators. Oversaw family engagement practices. Authored / published weekly newsletters and critical communications. Managed safety and security readiness.🟢 Technology implementation: Designed / implemented a pilot classroom observation program to improve teacher evaluation system 🟢 Communications: Co-authored district mission statement that provided a greater sense of inclusion for the community 🟢 Instructional Design: Led implementation of co-teaching initiative that improved special education KPI’s by 10%🟢 Communications: Initiated / implemented a program fostering student participation within Parent Teacher Organization🟢 Instructional Design: Led implementation of district writing instruction initiative resulting in improved student performance🟢 Project management: Provided pivotal support for restructuring of high school campus and rebuilding master learning schedule, resulting in improved instruction, learner achievement, and morale Show less

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  West Chester Area School District

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2023

  Grade level principal for 300 students inclusive of grading and disciplinary actions. Planned / executed state academic assessments for 900+ students; emphasis placed on student and instructor readiness. Provided oversight for 70+ educators in grading, disciplinary actions and evaluations. Authored / published weekly newsletters and critical communications. Managed safety and security readiness protocols.🟢 Project management: Executed 3000+ state assessments annually on time and in full compliance with Pennsylvania state law 🟢 Communications: Conducted 100+ classroom evaluations annually🟢 Communications: Initiated more than 150 disciplinary actions annually 🟢 Instructional Design: Provided consultative support for the Social & Emotional Learning program Show less Developed and implemented learning strategies and curriculum for 400+ teachers and 30+ senior leaders. Audited and managed training programs, materials, and content to ensure effective in-person and virtual instruction. Provided oversight for ELA initiatives for grades K-12. Collaborated with leadership, subject matter experts, and board of directors. Managed $500K annual budget.🟢 Project Management: Led restructuring of the English/Language Arts curriculum focused on improving reading/writing skills resulting in 12% increase in learner success🟢 Technology implementation: Led Immersive Technology Teaching and Learning project that enhanced teaching capabilities by approximately 10%🟢 E-Learning: Transitioned Cyber learning from one (1) grade to entire school system during Covid within five (5) months🟢 Instructional Design: Pioneered and created five new courses for 11th and 12th grade students🟢 Project Management: Led the implementation of new reading and writing curricula across 11 elementary schools🟢 Communication: Lead author for article in English Journal (May 2020) highlighting student achievement and teacher innovation Show less

  • Assistant Principal (Academic Leader), Fugett Middle School

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Supervisor of English Language Arts at West Chester Area School District

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2021
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  Mitchell Life Coaching

  Jan 2021 - now

  Life Coach

  🟢 Instructional Design: Built "Self-Confidence by Design" e-learning course for clients resulting in 12% increase in personal self-confidence ratings. 🟢 Presentations: Advise, consult and coach in the areas of workplace wellness / burnout for organizations. 🟢 Executive Coaching: Provide individual counseling concerning topics such as conflict resolution, divorce and difficult personal and professional conversations. 🟢 Executive Coaching: Perform individual career assessments and consultations with clients. Show less