Shayne Birkmeier
Huntley,IL
Summary
Accomplished educational with extensive experience in curriculum development, instructional leadership, and strategic planning. Proven track record of enhancing academic performance through data-driven decision making and engagement. Dedicated to the promotion of a successful school system through the development of empowered educators, continued professional development, and collaboration for the advancement of all stakeholders. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and empowering educator professional growth, standards of practice, and communication with integrity to successfully manage and operate a high achieving district.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director of Curriculum
Burlington Central Community School District 301
07.2017 - Current
- Keep district in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
- Spearhead the alignment of K-12 curriculum initiatives, ensuring high academic standards and effective instructional strategies across the district
- Lead comprehensive data analysis to inform instructional practices and monitor student progress, presenting findings to the Board of Education to drive strategic decision-making.
- Monitor and evaluate educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Collaborate with stakeholders to drive improvements through data decision making processes
- Lead district curriculum meetings and implementation of curriculum adoption process and resources
- Manage budgets and resources for educational programs
- Collaborate with district cabinet team on strategic planning and implementation of district wide improvements
- Organize and lead professional learning opportunities for district administration and staff, including district and county institute days, new staff mentoring, and curriculum resource programming
- Oversee district instructional coach team, aligning support with district goals and improving teacher effectiveness through targeted coaching and resources
Assistant Principal, Chesak Elementary
Huntley Community School District 158
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Assisted in district-wide initiatives, collaborating with principal to drive operational efficiencies and enhance educational programs.
- Evaluated staff performance, provided actionable feedback, and led professional development efforts to elevate instructional practices and student engagement.
- Implemented school-wide PBIS systems, utilizing data to drive behavioral improvements and foster positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Assistant Principal, Pleasant Hill Elementary
Consolidated Community School District 15
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with principal regarding building operations, schedules, staff development, building leadership team/committees, building budget, hiring of staff and communication with stakeholders
- Building Case Manager; collaborated with building and district level special education staff
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Multi-aged Teacher (1st/2nd Grade) & Kindergarten
Consolidated Community School District 15
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Designed and implemented targeted instruction, implemented core intervention strategies that significantly improved student performance, showcasing commitment to equity in education.
Teacher, Second & Third Grade
Consolidated Community School District 26
08.2006 - 05.2010
- Planned, delivered, and evaluated Standards Aligned Classroom strategies to focus instruction
Teacher, Second Grade & Kindergarten
Metropolitan School District Wayne Township
01.2000 - 05.2006
- Successfully applied Reading First Strategies into instruction
- Assessed students using DIBELS
- Recipient of Teacher of the Year Award, 2004-2005
Education
Superintendent Endorsement -
Aurora University
Illinois08-2024
Doctor of Education -
Aurora University
Illinois12-2025
Illinois Type 75 Certification -
Aurora University
Illinois 01.2013
Masters in Educational Leadership -
Aurora University
Illinois01.2012
B.S. in Early Childhood Education -
Indiana University
Indiana01.1999
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Strategic Learning & Engagement
- Systems Thinking
- Curriculum Design
- Data-Driven Instructional Practices
- Organizational Management
- Professional Development & Mentorship
- Collaborative Stakeholder Engagement
Leadership & Professional Development Experiences
- District Cabinet Team – 2017- current
- State of the District Presentation - 2018 to current
- Central CUSD 301 Board of Education Retreat - 2018 to current
- Kane County District Compliance Audit - 2022 to current
- Kane County Learning Leaders – 2017 to current
- District Curriculum Council - 2017 to current
- Subject Area Content Committees - 2017 to current
- District Negotiation Team - 2022
- District Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee - 2022 to current
- Kane County Institute Day (DEI) Student Panel - 2023
- LUDA Fall Conference Presenter - Tackling DEI from the Voices Within - 2023
- District Referendum Leadership Team - 2022 to current
- Referendum Steering Committee - 2022
- Referendum Community Townhall Meetings - 2023
- Referendum Design Dive Community Events - 2024
- District Title IX Complaint Manager
- District Accelerated Learning Pathway - 2018 to current
- District Administration Summer Retreat - 2021 to current
- Hiring of District Administration - 2018 to current
- District MTSS Manual - 2021
- District Staff Townhall Meetings - 2022 to current
- LUDA Curriculum Committee - 2023 to current
- Kane County Learning Leaders - 2018 to current
- LUDA Aspiring Superintendent Cohort - 2023
- District Schools Handbook Review - 2023
- District Professional Development - 2018 to current
- District Remote & Hybrid Instruction - 2020 - 2021
Timeline
Executive Director of Curriculum
Burlington Central Community School District 301
07.2017 - Current
Assistant Principal, Chesak Elementary
Huntley Community School District 158
08.2015 - 06.2017
Assistant Principal, Pleasant Hill Elementary
Consolidated Community School District 15
07.2013 - 07.2015
Multi-aged Teacher (1st/2nd Grade) & Kindergarten
Consolidated Community School District 15
08.2010 - 05.2013
Teacher, Second & Third Grade
Consolidated Community School District 26
08.2006 - 05.2010
Teacher, Second Grade & Kindergarten
Metropolitan School District Wayne Township
01.2000 - 05.2006
Superintendent Endorsement -
Aurora University
Doctor of Education -
Aurora University
Illinois Type 75 Certification -
Aurora University
Masters in Educational Leadership -
Aurora University
B.S. in Early Childhood Education -
Indiana University
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