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A passionate, resourceful education leader with proven ability to: develop and monitor practices and policies that support a safe learning environment; ensure a school culture and climate that encourages constant improvement for teachers and students: create an environment that encourages open communication with all stakeholders; mentor educators in the development and implementation of class instruction, lesson plans, student achievement, and professional growth.  Detailed educational knowledge and leadership skills include:

 

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Doctor of Educaitonal Leadership
Drake University, Des Moines, IA - Fall 2023
Cumulative GPA: 3.96

Masters of Educational Instructional Leadership 
Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI Spring 2015
Cumulative GPA: 3.89

Bachelor of Arts Degree 
Central College, Pella, IA Fall 2010
Major: Elementary Education
Cumulative GPA: 3.49 Major GPA 3.46

RÉSUMÉ​

Education
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Professional Development

  • Reading Instructional Routines

  • Math Instructional Routines

  • Technology Integration

  • Project Based Learning

  • Leadership Skills

  • Multi-Tiered System of Support

  • Multi-Tiered Systems of Support with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

  • ​Behavior Management Systems and Techniques

  • Student Centered Learning

  • Curriculum Integration

  • Why Before the How (Math)

  • Instructional Rounds

  • Fostering Growth in Math

  • Community Building

  • School Culture

  • Vertical Alignment Across Grade Levels and District Wide

  • Data Driven Decision Making

  • School Safety (ALICE)

  • Standards Based Grading

  • At-Risk Student Interventions

Student-Centered Instruction/ Program development/ Parental and Community Involvement/ Curriculum Development and Implementation/ Fostering Vertical Alignment of Content Areas/ Extracurricular Involvement/ Team-Building/ Educational Administration/ Classroom Management/ Professional Development/ Implementation of Professional Learning Communities/ Multi-Tiered Systems of Support/ Supporting At-Risk Students

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“I saw Caleb’s desire to become an administrator throughout his time at Pella. He worked hard to learn about instructional leadership and found ways to apply these skills with his colleagues. It was exciting to see his passion and enthusiasm for taking the next step in his educational career. I would recommend him as an administrative candidate with your district.”

 

Lowell Ernst, Curriculum Director, Pella Community School District

Professional Conferences and Trainings:

  • Domino Effect: Fall 2016, 2017

  • School Administrators of Iowa- Summer 2017

  • Professional Learning Community Conference- Summer 2013, 2014, 2017

  • Keystone’s Premier Education Conference- Summer 2017

  • MTSS Behavior/PBIS for Secondary: Spring 2017

  • Keys to Behavior Management with Challenging Students: January 2017

  • AEA 267 Technology Conference (Presenter)- December 2016

  • Iowa Technology Education Conference (ITEC): October 2013, 2014, 2015

  • Solution Tree Professional Learning Community: August 2014, 2017

  • School in Need of Assistance (SINA) Training- AEA 267: 2014- Current

  • Iowa Educational Portal Training- AEA 267: August 2014- Current

  • Infinite Campus Training: August 2013

  • Heartland AEA Professional Learning Community Conference: August 2013

  • Heartland AEA Math Practices Training: October 2012

Professional Book Studies:​

  • Fostering  Resilient Learners by Kristin Souers with Pete Hall

  • School Culture Recharged by Todd Whitaker and Steve Gruenert

  • Simplifying Response to Intervention- Four Essential Guiding Principles by Austin Buffum, Mike Mattos, and Chris Weber

  • The Growth Mindset Coach by Annie Brock and Heather Hundley

  • Start With Why by Simon Sinek

  • Kids Deserve It! by Todd Nesloney and Adam Welcome

  • The Leader in Me by Stephen Covey, Sean Covey, Muriel Summers, and David Hatch.

  • The Energy Bus by John Gordon

  • School Culture Rewired by Todd Whitaker and Steve Gruenert

  • What Great Principals Do Differently by Todd Whitaker

  • Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

  • The Principal by Michael Fullan

  • Good to Great by Jim Collins

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We are so grateful to have him as our leader and value his passion for always doing what's best for kids. He has done a phenomenal job of sharing his leadership skills with us and encouraging others to build their leadership skills as well. I have gotten to know him as a person and admire his character and family man qualities. He is a friend to everyone he meets and always carries himself with dignity and pride."

 

Sara Bennis

Principal

Cardinal Elementary - Maquoketa CSD

“Caleb Bonjour is an outstanding systems thinker who is not afraid to ask tough questions and to rethink traditional education models. He is deeply invested in students first model and an advocate of rural Iowa schools! Any school would be lucky to benefit from Mr. Bonjour’s talents"

 

Barb Schwamman Osage/Riceville Superintendent Colleague in Learning

Technology Skills:

  • Have assisted in the instruction of new technology skills for staff

  • Google Certified Educator (In-Progress)

  • EdInsight proficient

  • Infinite Campus Leader (have previously used JMC)

  • Computer Skills- Microsoft Office, PC, Mac, Chromebook

  • Have used Moodle, Edmodo, and Canvas

  • Mimio Board Proficient- Received training at student teaching placement

  • iPad and iPod proficient- Have incorporated both successfully with a vast range of uses and applications varying in lesson planning to use during lessons with interactive engagement

  • Smart Board/ Promethean Board experience

Community Involvement:

  • ​Volunteer for multiple benefits and charity drives

  • Food Drive for At-Risk Students and Community Food Pantry

  • Youth Coach- Webster City, IA 2 Yrs.

  • Church Supper Volunteer- Webster City, IA 4 years

  • Pre-School Volunteer- Merida, Mexico- 1 Semester

  • Tutoring Set-up with Central College

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"Caleb is very transparent and has an open line of communication with the board. I can call him anytime and be able to have open and honest communcation."

 

Sarah Fishwild

Mildand CSD Board President

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