1. PETER M. RUZICKA
1651 N FARWELL AVE. #301 ¤ MILWAUKEE, WI, 53202 ¤ (847) 899-8972
E-MAIL: PR.RUZICKA@GMAIL.COM ¤ CLASSROOM WEBSITE: HTTP://TINYURL.COM/FHSRUZICKA
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GOAL: To elevate student learning and school success, I am dedicated to providing personalized student-centered instruction. Through
collaboration, assessment, reflective practice and more, I will create a safe and fruitful learning environment, meet needs, expand learning
beyond the classroom, facilitate inquiry, engage students in high-level skill development, improve college and career readiness, and
promote student ownership of the learning process.
EDUCATION: University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee: Dates: May 2014-June 2016
Master’s in Administrative Leadership (M.A.) (Expected) 4.00/4.00 GPA
Principal/ Director of Instruction Licensures
Marquette University: Dates: Aug. 2006-Jan. 2011
Honors Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Magna Cum Laude
Sociology and Secondary Education 3.87/4.00 GPA
Minors in Broad Field Social Science,
History, and Criminology & Law Studies
La Universidad Centroamericana (La UCA, El Salvador): Dates: January-June 2009
Language & Cultural Immersion
Urban Preschool to High School English Instruction
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Near-Fluency in Spanish (16 cr. from Marquette, 9 cr. taught in Spanish from La UCA, Adult ESL tutor, and 8
months of language and cultural immersion in El Salvador, Chile, Ecuador and Spain)
LICENSES: IL Professional Educator (No. 1946076): Secondary Education (6-12), History (9-12), Sociology & Anthropology (9-12)
WI Professional Educator (No. 731314): EA-A (age 10-21), Broad Field Soc. Studies (701), History (725), Sociology (745)
WI Principal (5051), WI Director of Instruction (5010)—expected in May 2016, will transfer to IL upon receipt
RELATED SKILLS:
Personalization, C3 Framework, Academic Career Planning, Professional Development Delivery, Peer Observation/ Learning
Design & Implementation, Danielson Framework, Rubric Development and Norming, Learning Lunch Facilitator,
Personalization, Universal Instruction, Backwards Design (UbD), C3 Framework, Literacy TA Strategies, Academic Career
Planning, 1:1 Technology Teaching & Learning, BYOD, Mission/ Vision Design, Restorative Justice, Community Outreach,
Curriculum Development, Thematic Unit Design, InRoads Design (personalized career-focused program), Gradual Release,
Workshop Model, Online/Blended Curriculum Design, RTI, Tier 1 Instruction, Disciplinary Literacy, Common Core, Standards
Based Learning and Grading, Thematic Unit Design, Interdisciplinary Teaching, Lesson Study, Educator Effectiveness,
Danielson’s Framework, Teacher Observation, Literacy TA Strategies, Project-Based Learning, Design Thinking, PBIS,
Personalization, Differentiation, Chromebook Institute, Google Apps for Education, WISTCA, Collaboration with Cedarburg HS
and Cudahy HS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Franklin High School..……………………………………….…………......................…..........Sept 2011 – Current
Social Studies Teacher (US History, Sociology InRoads Social Studies, InRoads Seminar), World & US History Summer Course,
1:1 Blended Instruction, Principal Intern, Community Liaison for InRoads, Director of Instruction Intern, Professional
Development Instructor, Open Doors (Peer Observation) Creator/ Facilitator, Alternative Education Instructor/ Tutor, Strength &
Conditioning Coach, Service Club Founder/ Advisor, Salary Compensation Committee, Administrator Academy, InRoads 4-Year
Progression Design (part of Academic Career Planning), InRoads Curriculum Development Team, InRoads Design Team, Online/
Blended Learning Committee, Online/Blended
Learning Design Team, Technology Assistant, Scholarship Committee, Athletics Official
Whitnall High School………………………….......………………………….......………………………….........Feb. 2015-Current
Head Coach of Boys Track & Field, Jumps/ Relays/ Sprints
Institute at CESA #1………………………….......………………………….......………………………….........Oct. 2014 – Current
Member of regional coalition of schools focusing on personalized learning
Cudahy High School..……………………………………….…………......................………….…....…..........March 2011-Jan. 2015
Assistant coach for Track & Field, Jumps/ Relays/ Sprints
Cudahy High School..……………………………………….…………......................………….…...…..........Sept 2010 – Aug 2011
Assistant coach for rugby and basketball
Revolution Prep…………………………………………………………………………………………….......Feb. 2011 – Sept 2012
Instruct students on test-taking strategies and preparation to succeed on the ACT and SAT
Mt. Prospect Park District..……………………………………….…………..............………….…………...….June 2006-Aug. 2012
Supervise, organize and administer activities for a youth day camp
Messmer High School…………………………………….…………......................………….…...........................March – May 2010
Coach for varsity “Spring League” basketball
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
TEACHER LEADER – FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

2. Designed and led professional development sessions on student self-tracking and self-advocating in the learning process.

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Led “Learning Lunches” focused on sharing and adapting best practices across content areas.
Oversaw the creation of the current compensation model with the Salary Compensation Committee.
Normed standards and rubrics to ensure teacher and student understanding, and create consistency.
Audited department assessments for higher level thinking and alignment to C3 Framework.
Designing a blended US History course, the first blended learning course in a core content area.
Designed and implemented InRoads curriculum at the content level (College Prep Social Studies) and seminar level
(Seminar 10: Professionalism).
Modeled and participated in Open Doors FHS, a peer observation system, as a host and visiting teacher.
Participated in social studies lesson study with educational expert Chris Lehman.
Modeled and maintained effective communication with students and families.
Actively worked with the Institute at CESA #1 on personalized learning and career pathways.
Participated in Franklin Public Schools’ Administrator Academy.
Represented Franklin High School at the Chromebook Institute.
Created extracurricular club focused on service that builds connections between clubs and organizations.
Provided technology assistance, intervention and education to building staff as “Tech Go-To”.
Budgeted accounts and managed transportation for Track & Field team (Whitnall High School).
Wrote and received grant from the booster club for the Track & Field team (Whitnall High School).
Co-led student Spring Break immersion trip to Ecuador (Whitnall High School).
PRINCIPAL INTERNSHIP - FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
Collaborated with directors of teaching and learning, principals, department chairs, system specialists (coaches), and
teachers to identify and address student, staff, organizational, and community needs, and support growth.
Collaboratively developed the vision, goals, outcomes, progression, and courses for InRoads, a career pathways program.
Communicated and partnered with local professionals and organizations to provide students with authentic learning
experiences in the school, and in the community.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted student performance data to assess building goals, identify areas for improvement, and
evaluate the appropriateness of current professional development practices.
Collaborated with principals, social worker, special education teachers, classroom teachers, and alternative learning
programs to meet student needs, and act in the best interest of all students.
Designed, scheduled, implemented, managed, evaluated and redesigned Doors Open FHS, a peer observation system, to
effectively support collegiality and professional development.
Created, articulated and supported visions for online/ blended learning and personalized learning with district staff to guide
schools’ and staff’s efforts to elevate learning, and meet the district goal.
Identified and addressed issues of concern with the school psychologist, social worker, principals, students, families, and
community stakeholders including discipline, truancy, suspension, threats and other sensitive issues.
Represented staff in reviewing and providing feedback on the proposed year-long schedules for 2016-17 and 2017-18.
Implemented proactive strategies to promote a safe, open, respectful, and optimistic environment for all staff and students.
AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS/ INTERESTS:
Professional Educator – Franklin Public Schools You Rock Awards
Teacher of the Week Honors Graduated Honors Program, Magna Cum Laude
UW-Milwaukee Academic Scholarship UW-Milwaukee Dean’s List (Complete Career)
Praxis II Award of Excellence Marquette University Deans’ List (Complete Career)
Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honors Society Habitat for Humanity International
Ignatius Scholarship (Marquette – Academics) Monroe Scholarship (Marquette – Service)
REFERENCES
Brian Karolewicz Nick Kohn Mike Nowak Jessica Thoen
Soc. St. Dept. Chair, Interim AP Director of Teaching & Learning Principal, Intern Mentor Social Studies Teacher
Franklin High School Fmr. HS Assistant Principal Franklin High School Franklin High School
414-423-4640 ext. 2268 (Work) Franklin Public Schools 414-423-4640 ext. 2004 (W) 414-423-4640 ex.2043(W)
414-379-2222 (Cell) 414-423-4640 ext. 2008 (Work) 262-893-4457 (Cell) 262-470-6477 (Cell)

4. Brian.Karolewicz@franklin.k12.wi.us 414-587-1667 (Cell) Michael.Nowak@ Jessica.Thoen@franklin.k12.wi.us
Nicholas.Kohn@franklin.k12.wi.us franklin.k12.wi.us
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