Leader

TONY MEINERDING

Greenville, ***** Ohio, USA 260-***-**** **************@*****.***

Summary

Administered schools in the U.S. and internationally, including Brazil, China, India, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia. Built and led successful teams, achieving goals efficiently and promptly. Fostered a people-centric culture with a focus on cost-effective outcomes. Reinforced core values through strong communication and resourcefulness. Motivated and engaged a dedicated workforce using emotional intelligence.

Skills

Vision Development

Relationship Building

Change Management

Operational Optimization

Data-Informed Direction

Student-Centeredness

EXPERTISE

People Development

Data-Informed Decisions

Accreditation

Community Relations

Vision Driven Leadership Assessments For &

Of Learning

Values

Trust Respect Responsibility Collaboration

Integrity Caring Ownership

Diversity Openness

Consideration

Humility Fun

Love

Experience

Superintendent Grades 4-12 08/2018 to 08/2024

Rowad Al Khaleej International Schools Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Increased student enrollment from 34 to over 700.

• Oversaw the achievement of AdvancED/Cognia Accreditation for the U.S. And international standards.

• Directed transition to a STEAM-focused curriculum with project-based learning.

• Established and maintained a positive school culture and strong stakeholder relationships.

Principal Grades 1-12 2015 to 2018

Al Siddique Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Administered PISA, TIMSS, SAT, and ACT exams.

• Directed assessment and evaluation processes.

• Implemented e-Portfolios for student development.

• Coordinated and supported student-led conferences. Principal Grades 6-12 2014 to 2015

Ajial Bilingual International School Kuwait

• Led school operations for 800 ESL students.

• Implemented daily double English Language Arts periods to focus on literacy.

• Initiated Project-Based Learning programs for student engagement.

• Established Professional Learning Communities for teacher development. Assistant Superintendent Grades K-12 2013 to 2014

Manav Rachna Intemational Schools India

• Delivered leadership development training to over 200 administrative staff.

• Managed instructional effectiveness and classroom management programs across 7 schools, impacting over 1,000 teachers.

Superintendent Grades K-12 2011 to 2013

Xi'an International School China

• Revitalized a declining school, increasing student enrollment from 46 to over 300 within one year.

• Directed community outreach initiatives to recover from a loss of over 200 students.

• Managed the initial IB authorization process for Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Director of Elementary Education Grades K-5 2010 to 2011 Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) Ohio

• Oversaw student enrollment growth from 500 to over 950.

• Successfully hired and onboarded 40 teachers.

• Increased Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) results by over 25%. Superintendent Grades K-12 2008 to 2010

Holgate Local Schools: Holgate Ohio

• Managed the successful passage of three operating levies.

• Increased State Report Card results from 18 to 26, the largest improvement by any district in the state.

• Hosted a bi-weekly local radio show and wrote a monthly education column for the local newspaper.

Principal Grades 9-12 2006 to 2008

Wellston City School Wellston, Ohio

• Monitored and analyzed student performance data to drive academic improvements.

• Managed daily school operations, including budgeting, scheduling, and policy compliance.

• Fostered relationships with students, parents, and the community to support school initiatives.

Principal Grades 6-12 2001 to 2006

Bradford Bradford, Ohio

• Managed daily school operations, including budgeting, scheduling, and policy compliance.

• Analyzed student performance data to enhance instructional strategies and academic outcomes.

• Directed enrichment programs and extracurricular activities to support student development.

Principal Grades 5-12 1998 to 2001

Jackson Center Jackson Center Ohio

• Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff to foster an effective learning environment.

• Oversaw extracurricular and enrichment programs to enhance student development.

• Utilized student performance data to drive academic improvements. Education and Training

• EdS Educational Leadership

• Ball State University Muncie, Indiana USA

• MAE - Educational Administration

• Ball State University

• MA - History

• Ball State University

• BS- Education

• Ball State University

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