Leon Kittrell has over 25 years of experience in education. He holds a PhD in Educational Leadership, Masters in Education, and Bachelors in Secondary Education. His experience includes roles as a principal, teacher, dean, guidance counselor, and associate professor. Currently, he works as a substitute teacher in Indianapolis. Kittrell has a strong record of success in working with multicultural, special needs, and at-risk students.

1. Leon G Kittrell
8540 Bravestone Way
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 357-9077 home - (317) 480-9011 cell
l_rkittrell@yahoo.com
Skills – I am an effective decision maker, open, approachable, flexible and fair; an experienced
teacher of all classes pertaining to an education degree; have an excellent record with multi -
cultural, special needs, and at-risk students; have a strong interest in the success of all students;
and I possess excellent listening skills as well as outstanding organizational skills.
Education
 Capella University, Minneapolis, MN (Online) – Pursuing a PhD in Educational
Leadership
 University of Phoenix-Tucson Campus, Phoenix, AZ – Masters of Arts in Education,
Educational Counseling – 1996
 Prescott College-Tucson Campus, Prescott, AZ – Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education
– 1993
 Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ – Associate of Arts in Education – 1991
Professional Experience in Education
Kelly Educational Staffing, 201 N. Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46204,(317) 638-3864 -
Substitute Teacher 08/2014 to present
Substituting for classroom teachers at various locations in Indianapolis, IN.
Indianapolis Public Schools (Juvenile Detention Center School), 120 E. Walnut St., Indianapolis,
IN 46204, (371) 226-4000 - Principal, 12/2005 to 3/2014
Instructional leader of the school’s teaching and support staff ; Authorized purchases for
our program’s budget; Interviewed and chose administrative and instructional personnel
for this IPS program; Evaluated administrative and instructional personnel; Conducted in-services
in classroom management to aide in teacher effectiveness & readiness; Conducted
classroom observations to determine adherence to instructional goals
Kenosha Unified School District (Bullen Middle School), 3600 52nd St., Kenosha, WI 53144,
(262) 359-6300 -Teacher, 08/2005 to 12/2005
Taught Physical Education and Health to middle school students; Created daily and weekly
lesson plans; Effectively dealt with adolescent characteristics and behaviors
Kenosha Unified School District (Lake View Technical High School), 3600 52nd St., Kenosha, WI
53144, (262) 359-6300 - Dean/Teacher, 11/2003 to 06/2005
Taught Physical Education and Health to high school students for one block period with a
prep period; Taught Physical Education and Health to middle school students; Created
daily and weekly lesson plans; Effectively dealt with adolescent characteristics and
behaviors; Assumed responsibilities assigned by the Principal for the development and
implementation of Pupil Services within the school and related to the school’s programs ;
Was site designee when the principal was away
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2. Jared C. Bruce Academy, 6090 N. 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209, (414) 438-0048 -
Principal, 07/2002 to 08/2003
Instructional leader of the school’s teaching and support staff responsible for quality and
overall performance of the school; Designed and reviewed the school’s curriculum and
guidance counseling program; Prepared and administered the school budget and
established priorities for capital improvements; Authorized purchases and supervised the
receipt and expenditures of funds; Interviewed and hired administrative, instructional and
classified personnel; Coordinated student registration and recruitment; Met with parents,
students, staff and others seeking solutions to academic and/or other student issues;
Conducted classroom observation of the instructional program to determine teacher
effectiveness; Evaluated administrative, instructional and classified personnel; Determined
outcome in matters of discipline, attendance and due process hearings; Investigated
student misconduct and determined appropriate discipline and/or counseling; Devised
and implemented student rights and responsibilities guidelines
Tucson Unified School District (Sahuaro High School), 1010 E. 10th St., Tucson, AZ 85719, (520)
225-6000 - Guidance Counselor, 01/1998 to 05/2002
Facilitated participative decision making with students, parents and staff to develop site
goals and objectives for Management Action Plans; Developed and implemented plans to
attain agreed upon goals and objectives; Conducted needs assessments through analysis of
empirical data and survey information; Ensured programs were in accordance with
District, State and Federal guidelines; Participated as an active member of school parent
groups; Planned, developed and arranged for parent training programs in such areas as
substance abuse, child abuse, suicide prevention, gang intervention, resistance skills and
study skills; Developed student self-discipline and investigated concerns by parents,
students, staff and the general public; Counseled affected parties in their responsibilities
and obligations and coordinated a mutually acceptable solution
Prescott College-Tucson Campus (College of Education), 49050 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ
85709, (520) 206-4624 - Associate Professor, 1994 to 2000
Taught undergraduate education courses (Classroom Management, Curriculum Design and
Academics, Tests and Measurements, Political Science, Multi-cultural Education,
Mainstreaming, etc.
Tucson Unified School District (Palo Verde High School), 1010 E. 10th St., Tucson, AZ 85719,
(520) 225-6000 - Guidance Counselor, 08/1996 to 06/1998
Exact same duties and responsibilities as listed above at Sahuaro High School
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3. Other Job Experience
 Summer School Coordinator
 Sahuaro High School, Tucson, AZ – 06/2000 to 07/2000
 Summer School Teacher
 SER, Tucson, AZ – 05/1999 to 07/1999
 Palo Verde High School, Tucson, AZ – 05/1998 to 07/1998
 Athletic Director and Teacher
 Nogales Middle School, Nogales, AZ – 05/1994 to 05/1996
 Residential Counselor
 La Frontera Center, Inc., Tucson, AZ – 05/1994 to 08/1994
 Arizona Children’s Home, Tucson, AZ – 06/1992 to 1994
 Long-term Substitute Teacher
 Cholla High School, Tucson, AZ – 08/1993 to 01/1994
 Chaparral Middle School, Tucson, AZ – 01/1993 to 05/1993
 Special Education Teacher Assistant
 Pueblo High School, Tucson, AZ – 08/1991 to 01/1993
 Gump Adaptive Education School, Tucson, AZ – 10/1990 to 01/1991
 Head Coach
 Basketball (JV) – Palo Verde High School, Tucson, AZ
 Football & Girls Softball & Track – Carpenter Middle School, Nogales
 Football (Freshmen)
 Cholla High School, Tucson, AZ
 Desert View High School, Tucson, AZ
 Track Coach – Lance Middle School, Kenosha, WI
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