1. JENNIFERL. DIETRICH
Washington,IL| 309.657.1175| pebbles_1998@hotmail.com| https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-dietrich-071a8852
EDUCATIONAL LEADER &HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Effective Leader in Improving Organizational Goals & Employee Engagement
Influentialeducationalleaderwithprovenabilityto hireandleadhighperformingworkteams, while creating a culture that
encouragescontinuousimprovementforemployeesandstudents. Possessesa uniqueskill-setwitha diverse background in
educationalleadership whiledevelopingan expertisetorecruit,coach,andprofessionallydevelopstaffmembers. Recognized
for improving employee engagement and thinking strategically to improve business results.
Educational Leadership& HRHighlights:
 Managed $337,007 total school budget for2015 to successfullyimplementall objectivesontime and $26,915
undergoal. Took owninitiativetoseeksolutionsfor budgetspendingand findalternative funding,donations
and material resources.
 Ledprofessional developmentfor29 directstaff members,ensuringeachemployee’sindividualprofessional
goalsfocusedonareas of improvementandobjectivestoimprove organizational goals.
 Drastically increased employee engagement from previous leader; created a working environment of mutual
respect and trust allowing employees to feel valued and emotionally safe.
Core Strengths
Leadership |HumanResources |PublicSpeaking|TrainingandDevelopment |EmployeeRelations |ProblemSolving &
Conflict Resolution | Exceptional Interpersonal Skills | Leadership Development | Staff Development | Budget
Management | Hiring and Retention | Communication (oral and written)
ProfessionalExperience
North Pekin Marquette Heights District 102 | Marquette Heights, IL | 2013-Present
Principal | 2013-Present
Marquette Elementary School
 Directedandleda diverse staff of 29 members. Includingevaluatingandprovidingregularfeedbackof progress,
coachingand mentoring.
 Drastically increasedemployee engagementfrompreviousleader,asmeasuredby staff surveys.
 Accountedformultiple budgets of $337,007 total annually,ensuringthatmoneywas spentina waythat was
valuable,andeconomicallysensible.
 Creatednewprocessestoprovide consistentandregularcommunicationwithstudents,parents,andstaff
members.
 Effectivelyproblemsolved andemployedcreative solutions dailytoresolve situationsinvolvingstudents,
parentsand staff members.
 Preparedandfacilitatedmonthlyprofessionaldevelopmenttostaff.
 Encouragedleadershipamongstaff membersby developingaleadershipteamand includingthemindecision
makingandprofessional practices.
 Hiredand retainedqualitycandidatesforpositions.
 Collaboratedwithstaff regularlytoestablishandreview goalsanddata.
 Securedfinancial andmaterial donations fromgrantsandcommunityresources asalternativefundingtohelp
reduce budgetexpenditures.

2. JENNIFERL. DIETRICH
Washington,IL| 309.657.1175| pebbles_1998@hotmail.com| Page 2 of 2
Peoria Public Schools District 150| Peoria, IL | 2002-2012
Third Grade Teacher | 2012-2013
Roosevelt Magnet School
 DirectedPositiveBehaviorInterventionandSupportsteam
 Providedleadershipandtrainingtodrive actionwithinthe school.
 Facilitatedchange throughdatacollectionandevaluation.
 Promotedpositiveworkingrelationshipswithstudents,parents,andotherstaff members.
 Improvedconsistentandregularcommunication.
Assistant Principal | 2011-2012
Franklin Primary School
 Supervisedandevaluated40staff members.
 Coordinatedsupervisionanddiscipline forover550 students.
 Generatedseveral new communitydonationsandvolunteerstoimprove studentachievement.
 Managed andprovidedleadershipforteacherand professionaldevelopment,instructional practices,and
curriculumdevelopment.
 Evaluatedandtrackedacademicand behavioral data.
First and Fourth Grade Teacher | 2008-2011
Hines Primary School
 FacilitatedInstructionPracticesInventorytoimprove studentengagement.
 DirectedProjectCare teamto improve positive behaviorsinthe school.
 Facilitatedchange throughdatacollectionandevaluation.
 Maintainedpositive workingrelationshipswithstudents,parents,andotherstaff members.
 Improvedstudentattendancebyimplementingattendance rewardprogram, byseekingadditionalcommunity
donations.
Crisis Intervention and Kindergarten Teacher | 2003-2008
Glen Oak Primary School
 DevelopedCrisisInterventionRespite room, workingwithstudentsin“crisis”situations.
 Createdandimplementedcurriculumtopromote positive behavior,leadthe PBISandTargetedTeams.
 Monitoredandanalyzeddatato provide solutions,bothacademicallyandbehaviorally.
 Increasedparentandfamilyengagementthrougheffective communicationandrelationshipbuilding.
Early careeras Part time Science andSocial StudiesTeacherfrom2002-2003
Education& Certification
Masters Educational Administration,Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ (Academic Scholar’s Program Scholarship)
Bachelors Elementary Education, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Certified: Education Administration, Elementary Education
Professional Affiliations & Honors/Awards
PASA-Peoria Administrator Association, 2011-2012
Peoria Federation of Teachers, 2002-2013
Illinois Federation of Teachers, 2002-2013
Illinois Principal Association, 2013-Present
Peoria Public Schools Leadership Academy, Peoria, IL, 2011
Teaching Tolerance Grant, Teaching Tolerance, Montgomery, Alabama, 2004