Verlinda Brown
Educator, Director, Mentor
Denver,CO
Summary
Experienced leader with a strong background in team facilitation and project management. Highly effective communicator dedicated to achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes and systems, ensuring high standards are met, and aligning goals for a positive outcome. Known for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence. As an educator, program manager, and customer service professional, brings a wealth of expertise in delivering exceptional service and driving successful educational programs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Economics and Free Enterprise System
Klein Forest High school
08.2017 - Current
- Create district curriculum for 2 departments government and economics consisting of but not limited to 2-semester exams 6 unit tests, lesson plans, and class activities using Microsoft Suite, Publisher, and a variety of technology platforms and techniques.
- Development reteach invention and enrichment activities using data-driven assessments.
- Established and developed team planning sessions, team and instructional goals and objectives.
- Played an integral role in maintaining a positive, safe environment among thirteen hundred students by promoting ownership, accountability, and adherence to established guidelines.
Administration – Student Activities Director
Clifton J. Ozen Magnet High school
08.2006 - 06.2017
- Personnel Management – Recruited and assigned personnel from the staff and outside agencies to expedite activities and provide supervision and security for all events
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively while still providing high-quality programming for residents.
- Create a campus calendar of events allowing for smooth transitions of vendors, campus presenters, and all visitors on campus to ensure student safety
- Established 13+ new campus organizations via sponsors, fundraisers, membership, and field trips
- Developed systems for yearly new student Orientation, organized early registration, SGA lock-in, awards program, graduation, and all senior activities including prom, college tours, banquets, picnic, and liaison for Project Graduation.
- Acted as a liaison between the activities department and other facility staff, ensuring seamless integration of recreational offerings with daily care plans.
- Improved staff efficiency by providing comprehensive training on activity planning, documentation, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Coordinated volunteer programs that allowed community members to engage with facility residents in various capacities, enriching both parties' lives in the process.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough records of all participants in activities.
Project Citizen Congressional 14th Director
Texas State Bar - Law Related Education
Beaumont, TX
04.2003 - 08.2012
- Developed 20+ high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Organized event for group presentations highlighting research based problems in the community with a possible solution to city, district, campus, and other leaders within the community.
Summer Bridge Program Director
Lamar University
05.2009 - 09.2010
- Organized a successful “Closing the Gap” program by recruiting 100+ high school graduates from various area schools to participate in a six-week summer reading and writing program
- Planned engaging activities and 2 field trips to bring material to life. Utilizing 6 weekly workshops for college preparedness, financial aid, college life, etc
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, and team members to achieve a smooth and productive program experience.
- Achieved efficiency in fulfilling requirements of grant criteria and allocating appropriate funds to balance the budget
Education
Master of Arts - School Administration
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA08-2004
Special Education Certification -
West Georgia State College
Carrollton, GA05-1989
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC08.1985
Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Organizer and Planner
- Mentor / Facilitator / Leader
- Detailed-Oriented / Efficient
- Power Point / Publisher
- Word / Excel
- Canvas
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- Texas Educator Certification - Secondary Social Studies Composite (6 - 12)
- Gifted and Talented Certification (6 - 12)
- Louisiana Area Certification - Secondary Social Studies Composite (6 - 12)
- Louisiana Area Certification - Mild/Moderate (1 - 12)
Timeline
Economics and Free Enterprise System
Klein Forest High school
08.2017 - Current
Summer Bridge Program Director
Lamar University
05.2009 - 09.2010
Administration – Student Activities Director
Clifton J. Ozen Magnet High school
08.2006 - 06.2017
Project Citizen Congressional 14th Director
Texas State Bar - Law Related Education
04.2003 - 08.2012
Master of Arts - School Administration
Cambridge College
Special Education Certification -
West Georgia State College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies
University of South Carolina
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