1203 19th Street NE Austin, MN 55912

MARK A. RAYMOND Cell: (507) 440-5890

E-mail: mraymond13@Gmail.com

District Administration
Professional Educator Technology Integration Specialist Administrative Leadership
K-12 Administrative Licensure and School Technology Leadership Certified

Professional Goal: To be an effective district administrator by providing clear direction, open

communication, and staff empowerment.

Professional Strengths include:

Team Building and Leadership Strategic and Long Range Planning Technology Literate
Data Driven Decision Making Staff Development ASOEP Knowledgeable
Community Centered CASTLE Certified Applitrack Knowledgeable

Experience
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Austin, Minnesota 2016 to Present
Director of Human Resources
Oversee the recruitment and retention of 1200+ employees
Successfully negotiated 6 union contracts Salary and benefits.
Created and implemented the onboarding and mentorship for Certified staff
Revamped and facilitated the district new teacher workshops and orientation for fall 2016-17

TRITON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Dodge Center, Minnesota 2014 to 2016

Triton Middle School Principal
Day to day operations of Triton Middle school 335 Students and 35 staff
Responsible for all site level staff development, evaluation and program implementation
Member of the District 5-year Strategic plan process
Member of the District Worlds Best Workforce committee

AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Austin, Minnesota 1994 to 2014

Administrative Internship (2005-2006)
Member District Adequate Yearly Progress committee to write strategies to improve the graduation rate
Science curriculum leader in charge of budget, purchasing, and implementing science curriculum, aligning
curriculum to standards, and curriculum development
Revamped and facilitated the district new teacher workshops and orientation for fall 2005-06
Served as Mentor and administrative contact for 15 first year teachers
Lead a building wide data driven decision making retreat to develop instructor centered profession learning
communities designed to address student deficiencies in math and reading
Technology Integration Specialist (2005-2006)
Planned, implemented and facilitated the technology training for the districts 195 support staff
Evaluated and designed an implementation plan for a district wide implementation of a new SIS
Conducted a feasibility and benefit analysis study of implementing a district wide data warehouse including
evaluation of vendors and total cost of ownership
Successfully worked with building and district level administration on implementing data driven decision
making in professional learning communities
Chemistry/Physics Instructor (1994 to 2014)
Differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs
Active member of Science site and district curriculum committee
Active member of Site Instructional Leadership team
 Education

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Superintendent License, August 2016
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Technology leadership in Education Certificate, July 2007
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
K-12 Principal License, August 2006
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Masters of Curriculum and Instruction; July, 1998
Winona State University, Winona, MN
Bachelor of Arts Degree; March, 1994
Major: Chemistry /Physics

Awards
Minnesota Teacher of the Year
Sallie Mae Corporation, 1994
Big Nine Coach of the Year
Gymnastics, 2001, 2006, 2010, and 2012
18 time Honored Teacher
As selected by Austin High School graduates of High Distinction (GPA of 3.94 or higher)

Professional development

Trained in Scantron testing, data collection and analysis

Effective Schools Movement, Phoenix, AZ
TIES Presenter Administrative Tools
Gifted and Talented Training
Member ISTE
Member MASSP
Member ASCD

Community Involvement
Volunteer Coach, Austin YMCA
Volunteer Coach, Austin Youth Soccer
Volunteer Judge, Austin Area Science Fair
Active Member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church

School Involvement
Science Department Head
Varsity Girls Gymnastics Coach
Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
Assistant Wrestling Coach