Jake Guadnola
Head of Schools at Annie Wright Schools- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Annie Wright Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head of Schools
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Jul 2020 - Present
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Director of Upper School for Girls
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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
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English & Social Studies Teacher
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Aug 2004 - Jun 2018
• Created dynamic English courses for 9th and 12th graders• Taught the skills-focused 9th grade World History course
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Co-Director of Upper School
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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
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Assistant Director of Upper School
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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)
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Director Of College Counseling
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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
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Acting Director of Admission
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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)
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Director of Summer Programming
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Sep 2003 - Aug 2005
• Introduced the highly profitable summer program still used today• Led marketing campaign; created all promotional materials
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Chief Instigator
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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
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Director Of College Counseling
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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
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Head Coach, Girls Basketb
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Jul 2000 - Jun 2002
• Instilled a commitment to hard work, skill building, and “team”• Empowered the team to see itself as a competitive force
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Co-Founder & Vice President
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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
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Education
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Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership and Administration, General -
Pomona College
Bachelor's degree, Psychology