Mr. Kenneth C. Juergensen 1329 W. Fargo Avenue 3N Chicago, IL 60626 Phone: (773) 255-4494 Email: kj17c32de@westpost.

net OBJECTIVE: Educator and/or Education Administrator. Qualifications: Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership with History and Geography undergraduate degrees from Western Michigan University. Successful te aching/administrative experience K through adult. Educational leadership experie nce gained as department chair, summer school director, and other school-based c ommittees. Personal Strengths: Open to learning new strategies to further fulfill the posit ion requirements; committed to continue education; willing to accept new challen ges. CERTIFICATIONS Illinois Administrative Certificate #210346; K-12. istrative. Endorsements: General Admin

Illinois Initial Secondary Teaching Certificate #2082428; 6-12. Endorsements: G eography, US, and World History. EDUCATION Master of Arts. Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University, Kalamaz oo, MI, 1999. Bachelor of Arts. History/Geography from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, 1986. Kappa Delta Pi. Associate of Arts. With honors from Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI, 19 83. Phi Theta Kappa. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Austin Business and Entrepreneurship Academy Fall, 2007-present Social Studies Dept. Chair; Freshmen Teacher Chicago, IL Currently Department Chair and successfully teaching 9th grade World Geography. Have sponsored student council and Explore Chicago class. 2007-2008: 10th grade Geometry, 9th grade Math, and 9-10th grade Earth Science classes within SPED dep artment; collaborate with principal, directors of curriculum and special educati on, dean of students, school psychologist, and parents on team strategies; condu ct student evaluative conferences with parents; develop curriculum; supervise de partment organization and recordkeeping. Ft. Lauderdale Preparatory School Fall, 2005-Spring, 2007 Grades 7-10 SPED Teacher and 6th Grade Teacher Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Taught a variety of departmentalized subjects within contained classroom setting : Language Arts, Math, Science, History, Reading, and ESE. Taught 7-10th grades, Language Arts, Math, Science, History, Reading, and ESE 2005-2006. Prairie Hills School District #144 Fall, 2003-Spring, 2005 Individualized Learning Program 5/6 Grade Teacher Mae Jemison Elementary School, Hazel Crest, IL Successfully taught a variety of subject areas within a contained classroom sett ing for the emotional disordered (ED): Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Reading and spelling; conducted st udent evaluative conferences with parents; developed curriculum; supervised aide 's clerical organization and record keeping. Accomplishments: Participated in School and District Discipline Committees; coor dinated Summer School Bridges Science Program; completed FORMAT training and Str ategic Reading and Writing workshops; used token economy for classroom managemen t; collaborated with special education department, social worker, and school psy chologist on team strategies; utilized File Maker Pro and participated in IEP me etings; conducted hands-on activities across the curriculum; piloted and maintai ned paper recycling, gardening, and student email programs. Braun Education Center Sophomore Teacher Oak Forest, IL Fall, 2002-Spring, 2003

Successfully taught a variety of subject areas per semester within a contained c lassroom setting for the behavioral disordered (BD): Language Arts, Pre-Algebra, Computers, World History, Earth Science, Vocational Education; conducted studen t evaluative conferences with parents; developed curriculum; supervised aide's c lerical organization and record keeping. Accomplishments: Developed versatility in a variety of subject areas; used PBIS for classroom management; collaborated on student team strategies; wrote and par ticipated in student IEP meetings; led hands-on activities across the curriculum ; earned mentee educational program certificate; constructed outdoor perennial g arden. River Valley Alternative High School Fall, 1989-Spring, 2002 Lead Teacher Three Oaks, MI Successfully taught a variety of subject areas per semester within a contained c lassroom setting; served as lead teacher on site; assisted director with teacher in-services and school improvement; conducted student evaluative conferences wi th parents; developed curriculum; reported status of program at regular school f aculty meetings; supervised aide's clerical organization and record keeping. Accomplishments: Built knowledge in various subject areas; used Discipline with Dignity and Discipline Tracker for classroom management; assisted in writing ind ividual student educational development plans and originated grants; executed co mmunity service learning projects; contributed with creation of student handbook . Southwestern Michigan College Spring, 1995-Spring, 2000 Adjunct Physical Geography Instructor Niles, MI

Created course syllabus and outline; employed a variety of teaching and evaluati ve strategies, including lab work and research; conducted student conferences. Accomplishments: Refined course to class level of ability without compromising c ourse outcomes and expectations of department. River Valley Adult Education Fall, 1989-Winter, 1996 Adult Education Teacher Bridgman, MI Taught a variety of subjects in learning center setting; advised adult learners on credits needed for high school completion; administered GED, TABE tests; deve loped retention and curriculum strategies; recruited prospective students. Accomplishments: Motivated adult students to attain reachable goals, specificall y to achieve high school graduation requirements and beyond. River Valley Summer School Program 1992-1995 Director

Three Oaks, MI

Constructed remedial and enrichment summer classes for K-12 students; aligned su mmer curricula with district curricula; hired and supervised faculty and support staff; submitted budget reports to superintendent; publicized program to commun ity; monitored teacher records of student progress on weekly basis. Accomplishments: Led twelve member staff, overseeing a two hundred-member studen t body. REFERENCES/CREDENTIALS are available upon request.