Kelly Denise Pyzdrowski704-433-9500

Kellypyzdrowski@gmail.com225 Bentley Oaks Lane, Charlotte, NC 28270

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES AND TECHNICAL SKILLS Demonstrated the ability to learn across ranges within 15 years of Education and Human Resources,

which has included experience ranging from school sites, school central office management experience, and the private industry

Conducted semi-annual and annual employee evaluations Maintained employee personnel files to ensure compliance with changing legal requirements Managed open job postings and screened inquiries to select candidates for in-person interviews Interviewed and evaluated candidates on a standard, behavioral, and situational structured interview

protocol Completed action forms for new hires and completed I-9s before background checks Administered employee payroll and ensured employees received the correct pay schedule Created and implemented an employee recognition program to establish performance incentives and

reinforce a positive work culture Developed mediation skills with the goal of achieving positive resolutions in workplace disputes Initiated a proactive approach to promote both a healthy and positive work place Developed excellent communication skills as a principal resolving issues with parents, students, and the

community by negotiating positive outcomes Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment working either

independently or on a team Advanced skill set in Microsoft Office applications Proficient with office reporting applications (e.g., SAP Business Objects) Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Comprehensive experience using google technology and data systems built in house ranging from SQL,

Oracle, Linux, and Java

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC Fall 2015 – CurrentAmerican History Teacher and Case Manager

Organized and tailored new teaching software in Google Ambassador to create a virtual classroom Managed all aspects of federal and state guidelines for non-English speaking (i.e., ELL) student plans Assigned reasonable accommodations and modifications for ELL students Professionally communicated with ELL students and parents to complete all necessary documents and

entered data into federal and state databases and verified reports Analyzed student progress utilizing technology and data points to individualize lesson plans Conducted an instructional professional development, which trained teachers on best practices, at the

CMS 2016 Social Studies Curriculum day in August

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Winston-Salem, NC Summer 2012 – Summer 2015Exceptional Children’s Process Specialist

Efficiently carried out the implementation of new software application for the Exceptional Children’s Division (i.e., students with disabilities program)

Scheduled and prioritized team calendar with company calendar in weekly team leader meetings Reviewed and verified data utilizing various software applications used in Medicaid reporting Organized and approved data and final reports for federal funding Presented and ensured federal compliance of district data reports at Principal and Exceptional

Children’s team leaders meetings Trained principals and teachers on data driven instructional best practices Recruited and interviewed new talent for the Exceptional Children’s Division Team

Wilkes County Schools, North Wilkesboro, NC Fall 2011 – Spring 2012Assistant Principal

Managed multiple open job postings and screened inquiries to select candidates for interviews

Improved employee on-boarding program Organized and scheduled teacher observations and walk-throughs Managed payroll, benefit enrollments, schedules, and duty rosters Coordinated and negotiated goals with the principal and staff focused on performance management Analyzed student data and intervention strategies for The Problem-Solving Model district program

Joe Gibbs Racing, Huntersville, NC Fall 2009 – Spring 2010Human Resources Assistant

Assisted Human Resource Manager with daily tasks and inquiries Maintained employee records in file room Prepared hot and cold passes for employees on race day for managers’ review Reviewed employee insurance options and updated beneficiaries

North Carolina Teaching Fellow, Charlotte, NC Spring 2005 – Spring 2009Social Studies Educator

Served North Carolina Fellowship as a Social Studies Educator Mentored student teachers in internship programs

Max Daetwlyer Corporation, Huntersville, NCHuman Resources Assistant February 2000 – December 2004

Posted employment vacancies and managed job inquiries Screened inquiries to help select candidates for in-person interviews and communicated with candidates

throughout the hiring process Completed action forms for new hires and completed I-9’s before background checks Conducted open enrollment

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND AWARDS

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC August 2012 – May 2013Ed.S. in School Administration, Educational Leadership Program

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC August 2008 – May 2011M.S.A. in School Administration, Educational Leadership Member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC August 2000 – December 2004B.A. in History, Graduated Cum LaudeMember of the Golden Key International Honor Society

Region Six Screening Committee for the 2010 NC Teaching FellowsInterviewed and evaluated candidates for the 2010 NC Teaching Fellows Program on the Region Six Screening Committee as a Teaching Fellow Alumna.

Presenter at the 2009 North Carolina Council for the Social Studies ConferencePresented primary source lessons from the Ronald Reagan Library.

Received a research grant from the Department of Education as part of the Teaching American History Grant: Ronald Reagan Library and Lyndon B. Johnson Library.

Published national lesson plans. http://www.dlt.ncssm.edu/presidents/

Licensed Superintendent, Principal, Curriculum and Instructional Specialist, and 9-12 Social Studies Teacher