Jake Guadnola

Head of Schools at Annie Wright Schools
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Tacoma, Washington, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Head of Schools
      • Jul 2020 - Present

    • Director of Upper School for Girls
      • Jul 2013 - Jun 2020

      • Support 170+ students and 30+ faculty in every facet of the USG program• Produced a five-year student retention rate greater than 92%• Achieved an IB Diploma pass rate 10% higher than world average• Developed the teacher evaluation process now used school-wide• Created after-school (s)Elective program that enrolls 80%+ of student body• Designed the “late start” schedule and implemented mandatory exercise• Successfully managed the addition of the Upper School for Boys

    • English & Social Studies Teacher
      • Aug 2004 - Jun 2018

      • Created dynamic English courses for 9th and 12th graders• Taught the skills-focused 9th grade World History course

    • Co-Director of Upper School
      • Jul 2009 - Jun 2013

      • Researched and implemented the IB Diploma Programme• Developed student course evaluations that are still used today• Supervised the Athletics and Summer Program departments

    • Assistant Director of Upper School
      • Jul 2004 - Jun 2009

      • Revamped the student life program to strengthen student retention• Created Lip Sync, Murder Mystery, Casino Night, Fright Night & Gotcha• Responsible for student discipline (served as Honor Council advisor)

    • Director Of College Counseling
      • Jul 2003 - Jun 2008

      • Sharpened language around “best-fit” placement philosophy• Empowered students to strengthen applications and maximize outcomes• Drafted strong, persuasive letters of recommendation

    • Acting Director of Admission
      • Jul 2006 - Jun 2007

      • Stepped-in at the Head’s request; oversaw the Admission Department• Developed a data-driven, goal-oriented “admissions funnel”• Enrolled the class that holds the highest average IB Diploma score (32.39)

    • Director of Summer Programming
      • Sep 2003 - Aug 2005

      • Introduced the highly profitable summer program still used today• Led marketing campaign; created all promotional materials

    • Chief Instigator
      • Feb 2019 - Present

      • Formed an LLC to help my sons better understand business and money • Design and build handmade vases out of wood and test tubes • Selected as a “juried artist” in the 2019 Proctor Arts Fest and Arts on the Ave • Well-received by the community, strong sales, and lots of learning • Formed an LLC to help my sons better understand business and money • Design and build handmade vases out of wood and test tubes • Selected as a “juried artist” in the 2019 Proctor Arts Fest and Arts on the Ave • Well-received by the community, strong sales, and lots of learning

    • Director Of College Counseling
      • Jul 2000 - Jun 2002

      • Sharpened language around “best-fit” placement philosophy• Empowered students to strengthen applications and maximize outcomes• Drafted strong, persuasive letters of recommendation

    • Head Coach, Girls Basketb
      • Jul 2000 - Jun 2002

      • Instilled a commitment to hard work, skill building, and “team”• Empowered the team to see itself as a competitive force

    • Co-Founder & Vice President
      • Jan 1998 - Apr 1999

      • Co-founded Internet-based company utilizing audio compression technologies • Led the Marketing & Sales team; member of Board of Directors • Raised over $200,000 in first-round investment capital • Company ultimately purchased in 2001 by Intel • Co-founded Internet-based company utilizing audio compression technologies • Led the Marketing & Sales team; member of Board of Directors • Raised over $200,000 in first-round investment capital • Company ultimately purchased in 2001 by Intel

Education

  • Harvard University Graduate School of Education
    Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    2002 - 2003
  • Pomona College
    Bachelor's degree, Psychology
    1994 - 1998

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