THOMAS M. DRAMER, Ed D. 9711-159th Place North East - Redmond, WA 98052 206-310-5100 doc@thomdramer.com 2/19/2010 - Dramer Resume - 1 Associate Professor of Education, Seattle Pacific University President, Executive Consulting Northwest, Consulting Firm, Redmond, WA CEO & leader coaching, group facilitation, project management, administrator evaluations, ethics investigations, keynote addresses, communication, motivation and training workshops to a variety of clients and organizations. CURRENT & RECENT CONSULTATIONS EXECUTIVE AND LEADERSHIP COACH Northwest University, Kirkland, WA Rhodes & Associates CPA Firm, Federal Way, WA Utility Vault Old Castle Pre-Cast, Auburn, WA Washington State Information Processing Consortium, Everett, WA Northwest Territorial Mint, Auburn, WA True North Student Assistance & Treatment Services, Tumwater, WA Educational Services District 113-Leadership Effectiveness Coach, Olympia, WA Dieringer Schools Work Environment Facilitator Tahoma School Board Five Year Goal Setting Facilitation Monroe School Board Goals Long Range Planning Facilitation SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION DATA ANALYZER/CONSULTANT - Puget Sound Educational Services District, Seattle, WA TEAM LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS CONSULTANT Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Redmond, WA ~ Faith Lutheran Church & School, Redmond, WA PAST CONSULTATIONS EFFECTIVENESS CONSULTANT Poole and Guildford, England, UK (2003-2007)~Stone Tablet, Inc., Redmond, WA~ Edvita Corp, Bellevue, WA ~ Bellworks Publishing, Los Angeles, CA, ~ Reality Based Learning, Inc., Redmond, WA PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT INVESTIGATOR - Puget Sound Educational Services District, Seattle, WA REGIONAL COMMITTEE CONSULTANT & BOUNDARY DISPUTE MEDIATOR Educational Services District 113, Olympia, WA Puget Sound Educational Services District, Seattle, WA SUPPORT SERVICES REVIEW TEAM, Educational Facilities Group, Seattle, WA (2000-2001) RESEARCH ANALYZER, City of Lakewood & Clover Park School District INTERIM ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, Monroe School District (March-June 2001) PROJECT PLANNER, K-12 Leadership Institute, University of Washington (2000-2001)
2/19/2010 - Dramer Resume - 2 UNIVERSITY TEACHING Current (2002-2005) Seattle Pacific University ~ Courses Currently Teaching: Public School Law, Supervision, Current Issues in Education City University, MA & BA in Teaching ~ Courses Currently Teaching: Classroom Management, Assessment, Foundations of Education, Math & Social Studies Methods Former (1980-2006) Adjunct Professor, Seattle Pacific University, Educational Leadership,Doctoral Program Guest Lecturer, Effective School Leadership, University of Surrey, UK Visiting Instructor, Ed Leadership Doctoral Program, Seattle University Guest Lecturer, Effective School Leadership, University of Surrey, UK Teaching Associate, University of Washington, School of Education Adjunct Professor, Leslie College, Boston EDUCATION POSITIONS 2002-2005 Faith Lutheran School of Redmond, WA PRINCIPAL/ADMINISTRATOR (part time): Responsibilities included maintaining the ecumenical nature of the school o Curriculum, Instruction, and Religious learning coordination o Budget & Payroll o Interface with church congregation Spring 2001, Monroe Schools, Monroe, WA INTERIM ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT: Responsibilities also included supervision of instructional departments: Special Education o Testing/Assessment o Curriculum 1996-2000, Northshore Schools, Bothell, WA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: Responsibilities included supervision of directors & departments of: Special Education o Testing/Assessment o Curriculum/ Standards o Health Services o Washington Alliance o Vocational Education o Home Schooling o Gifted & Talented Programs o State Reform Efforts * Participated at Cabinet level in all aspects of District and Board functioning 1991-1996, Lake Washington Schools, Kirkland, WA PRINCIPAL, Samantha Smith Elementary: Inclusion/Transition Prototype School o Unique Public-Homeschool Partnership o Designer of Model Dignity/Diversity Policy o Recipient of numerous Arts and Cultural Grants o District PTSA Board o Established Community-School Emergency Radio Communications Partnership o Key supporter of first Elementary Strings program in 20 years o Coordinated Sammamish Plateau Community-Staff articulation of math curriculum DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES: Interest-Based Bargaining Negotiations Team o Student Profile Steering Committee o District Decision Making Team o Resource Center Planning Committee o Coordinator of ADA Implementation Team o Levy & Bond Campaign Steering Committees o Personnel Hiring Practices Restructuring Team
1987-1991, Sultan Schools, Sultan, WA 2/19/2010 - Dramer Resume - 3 PRINCIPAL: Regular, special education, and developmental pre-school o 4 campuses in 3 cities o Creator and implementer of Interventionist Program for At-Risk Students o Original District Model for Inclusion of Students with Special Needs o Planning Principal for New Elementary DIRECTOR of CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION: Designed Original District Community Needs Assessment & Key Communicators' Program o Facilitator of board-administration operating principles and annual retreats o Developed K-12 articulation of entire district curriculum o Inspired district adoption and implementation of the "Concept/Skill Model for Effective Instruction", Writing as a Process, Whole Language, Computer Applications, and Math Their Way approaches o Planning & Design administrator for New Elementary DIRECTOR of GRANTS & REMEDIATION: Directed Chapter I, II, LAP, Gifted, and State and Federal Grants o Writer & Recipient of STAR Schools Grant o Recipient & Implementer of State Principals' Grant for Integrated Handicapped Kindergarten o Key advisor in Re-establishing Healthy District Budget after Major Revenue Shortfall 1983-1987, Lake Washington Schools, Kirkland, WA STAFF DEVELOPMENT/TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST: Original Designer and Implementer of Nationally recognized Staff Development Program o Developed & Implemented the "Concept/Skill Model of Effective Instruction" o Originated Nationally Recognized "Apple For A Teacher" Technology program 1982-1983, Lake Washington Schools, Kirkland, WA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT: Researcher & Designer of Learning Styles Project o Coordinator of Multi- cultural Education o Original Establishment of Computers as School Office Tools o Member of Superintendents' Advisory Team o Key Planner for Schools of the Future o Creator & Director of Integrated K-12 Summer Programs combining teacher training, technology, remediation, and credit programs o Recruited to solve budget, leadership, and program problems of 1500 student Traffic Safety Program and did so with success 1980-1982, Lake Washington Schools, Kirkland, WA VICE PRINCIPAL & TEAM LEADER: John Muir Elementary: Key leader in multi-aged/teaming models of instruction 1970-1980, Lake Washington & Edmonds Schools CLASSROOM TEACHER GRADES 3-6: John Muir, Alderwood, & Hilltop Elementaries: Selfcontained and Open-concept team teaching approaches o Outdoor education coordinator
2/19/2010 - Dramer Resume - 4 EDUCATION Doctor of Education, Seattle University, 1994 Master of Education, Western Washington University, 1979 Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of Washington, 1969 AWARDS President s Distinguished Instructor Award, City University - Recipient, 2006 Washington State Award for Excellence in Education - Recipient, 1991 Western Washington University Award for Professional Excellence - Nominee, 1991 PTA Outstanding Service Award - Samantha Smith Elementary - Recipient, 1993 PTA Outstanding Principal of Year - Washington State Region 2 - Honorable Mention, 1993 PTA Golden Acorn Award for Service to Youth - Recipient, 1995 Excellence in Educational Teaching, Albright School of Education, City U Nominee, 2005 PAST AND PRESENT PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Eastlake Youth Symphony Orchestras - Host & Board of Directors (former) East Sammamish Kiwanis - Charter Member & Board of Directors (former) Washington Association of School Administrators -Board & Membership Chair (1996-2000) Washington Educational Research Association Redmond Chamber of Commerce Federal Way Camber of Commerce LEGAL CONSULTANT Revele-Hawkins, Bellevue, WA. & Karr-Tuttle-Campbell, Seattle, WA. 1989-1991
2/19/2010 - Dramer Resume - 5 SAMPLE MAJOR CONSULTATIONS, TRAININGS, & KEYNOTES Getting Others to Listen Jefferson County Schools Annual Keynote Madras, OR Effective Leading & Teaming Riverview Schools Retreat Leavenworth, WA Effective Leading & Communicating for School Business Professionals WASBO, Cedarbrook Conference Center, SeaTac, WA (Four Session Course) Oh, The Places You ll Go! Keynote, Central Kitsap High School Scholarship Recognition, Silverdale, WA Oregon Association of Business & Operations Annual Leadership Conference Keynote Eagle Crest, OR Are they Understanding You? Redmond, WA Chamber of Commerce & Park Hill Rotary- Seattle Yacht Club Effective Tools for Teaming and Leadership Thrivent Financial Northwest Regional Training Renton, WA Oregon Educational Media Conference Keynote & Workshop Salem, OR Getting Others to Listen Hood River County Schools Keynote Hood River, OR Effective Presentations - Washington Association of Business & Operations Spring Conference Ellensburg, WA Are They Sleeping or Listening? - Pre-conference Workshop-Washington Association of Business & Operations Annual Conference Tacoma, WA Effective School Leadership for Headmasters University of Surrey Guildford, UK Tools for Effective Leadership - 2-Day Leadership Training -Washington Association of Business & Operations State Leadership Workshop - Renton, WA Oregon Technology Educators Conference Keynote - Portland, OR
2/19/2010 - Dramer Resume - 6 Washington Association of Business & Operations Leadership Conference -Yakima, WA (2004) Implementing New School-wide Initiatives McClure Elementary -Yakima, WA- (2003-2004) Building and Sustaining an Effective Team - Lake Washington Special Education Department Redmond, WA (2002-2004) Effective Sales Communication Bellworks Publishing - Los Angeles, CA (2003) Summit Behaviorally Disordered Consortium - Monroe, Snohomish, & Sultan Schools (2003) Teaching and Teaming Keynote Address-Wake up to Learning Conference - Guildford, England, UK (2002) Annual Holy Trinity School Workshop Poole, England, UK (2002) Graduation Keynote Speaker for University of Washington - Bothell (2002) Assessing Learning City University Instructors Spring Conference Key Note Address - Bellevue, WA (2002) District-wide Administrator & Teacher Training - Monroe School District (2001) "Effective Presentations; Keeping Folks Smiling, Awake, & Involved" Washington and Oregon Associations of Maintenance & Operations Administrators- Yakima, WA (2000) & Eugene, OR (2001) "Adult Expectations & Effective Teaching" - Rigby (2000) & Priest Lake, ID (2001) "Emotional Intelligence & The Leadership Challenge" Doctoral Course, Seattle University, 2000 "A Whack on the Side of the Head, Effective Presentations" Council of Educational Facilities Planners International - Annual Workshop - Bellevue, WA (2000) "Leadership- Building Openness" WASBO Annual Conferences (1999) "Creating a Positive Office Climate" Northshore Office Managers Series - Bothell, WA (1999) "Teaching & Motivating Students" Occupational Therapists Workshop - Bothell, WA (1999) "Helping Your Child Learn" PACE Parents Workshop - Bothell, WA (1999)
2/19/2010 - Dramer Resume - 7 "Elements of Effective Assessment" School Reform Teams - Bothell, WA (1997-1999) "Teaching Concepts & Skills" New Teachers Workshops - Bothell, WA (1996-1999) New School Workshops - Edmonds & Monroe School Districts (1990-1994) Sammamish Program Development Team - Bellevue School District (1989-1991) Seattle-King County Assn. of Realtors - Seattle, WA (1987-1988) New Hampshire Schools #47 Project - Peterborough, NH (1985-1988) Centralia Schools Instruction Project - Centralia School District (1981-1984) OTHER WORKSHOP TOPICS PRESENTED Building Trust * Effective Leadership * Effective Assessment * Classroom Management Clinical Supervision * Computer Applications * Cooperative Learning Curriculum and Instruction * Effective Communications * Concept and Skill Instruction Effective Reader * Human Information Processing * Instructional Theory Into Practice Learning Styles * Math Methods * Motivation * Public School Law * Foundations of Schools & Society * Social Studies Methods * Teaching Through Practice * Driving Out Fear* Developing Teams * Developing Operating Procedures * Effective Training and Motivation of Staff