Brent Lane
Ottawa,Kansas
Summary
CAREER OBJECTIVE Educational leader with over 20 years classroom, coaching, and leadership experience and 3 years administrative experience seeking to passionately serve in an educational setting. Possess B.S.E in Social Science, Masters of Sciences in Building Leadership (Administration), and expertise in utilizing technology in the classroom, among other skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Teacher
West Franklin U.S.D. 287
Ottawa, Kansas
08.2018 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with over teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Assistant Principal
U.S.D. 290 Ottawa High School
Ottawa, Ks.
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Social Studies Teacher
U, S.D, 309 Nickerson High School
Nickerson, Ks.
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Planned, developed, and implemented Social Science courses; US History, Government, Current Affairs, and Audio for on average 120 students per year.
- Visual Productions (Created initial A/V course) Served on Building Leadership Committee Assistant Football, Wrestling Track, Implemented Character Education Program (Football), continued Character Ed
- Program with wrestling, used technology to enhance coaching (use of Hudl.com)
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
Social Studies Teacher
484 Fredonia High School
Fredonia, Ks.
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Planned, developed, and implemented Social Sciences courses; courses ranging from, World History, Geography, Government, and Economics
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
Social Studies Teacher
Louisburg High School
Louisburg, Ks.
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Planned, developed, and implemented Social Sciences courses; courses ranging from US History, World History, Geography, APUS History, Government, and Holocaust Studies
- Several students successfully completed and passed AP US History Exam
- Chair Leadership Committee-studied and implemented Graduation Research Project
- Served as Operation PASS program facilitator (freshman success program)
Social Studies Teacher/Head Wrestling Coach
Social Studies, U.S, Salina South High School
Salina, Ks
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Planned, developed, and implemented Social Sciences courses;; World History, AP World History, Sociology, Economics, Government.
- Planned, designed, and taught Integrated Social Studies (designed to address Kansas State Assessment)
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Head Wrestling Coach Increased participation and student success (multiple state placers and champions)
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.2009
Drivers Education Certification -
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS08.2008
ESOL Dual Language Program - ESL Endorsement -
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science Teacher Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.1999
High School Diploma -
Emporia High School
Emporia, KS05.1993
Skills
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Special Education
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Student-Centered Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Emergent Curriculum
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Online Teaching
- Learning Assessments
- Instructional Strategies
- Google Slides
- Class Engagement
- Classroom Integration
Certification
- TESOL Certified
- Drivers Education Training/Instructor
Timeline
Teacher
West Franklin U.S.D. 287
08.2018 - Current
Assistant Principal
U.S.D. 290 Ottawa High School
08.2015 - 08.2018
Social Studies Teacher
U, S.D, 309 Nickerson High School
01.2013 - 01.2015
Social Studies Teacher
484 Fredonia High School
01.2008 - 01.2013
Social Studies Teacher
Louisburg High School
01.2005 - 01.2008
Social Studies Teacher/Head Wrestling Coach
Social Studies, U.S, Salina South High School
01.1999 - 01.2005
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Emporia State University
Drivers Education Certification -
Emporia State University
ESOL Dual Language Program - ESL Endorsement -
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science Teacher Education
Emporia State University
High School Diploma -
Emporia High School
- TESOL Certified
- Drivers Education Training/Instructor
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