Alisa Brantz, M.Ed.
Education Director
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Innovative and motivated educator and teacher leader with a record of success driving student improvement in non-profit, for-profit, and public education sectors. Expert in personalized learning, program development, and social emotional learning. Reflective practitioner who uses data to drive continual improvement in self and others.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Coach
School District Of South Milwaukee
8 2019 - 06.2023
- Building coach for implementation of educational technology.
- 7th grade representative on School Leadership Team.
- Middle School representative on District SEL Leadership Team.
- One of two teachers selected to serve on Superintendent's committee to design differentiated virtual academy curriculum.
- Facilitator of collaborations between General Education English Teachers, Reading Interventionists, and ELL Teachers.
- Created and delivered variety of high quality instruction designed to meet the needs of all students in 7th grade ELA, both live and online.
- Founded and lead Unity, student organization to promote equity and inclusion in schools and community.
Vice President of Operations
Mrs. Myers' Reading Room
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Oversaw daily operations of supplemental education agency with tasks including: creation and implementation of new remediation curriculum, full oversight and development of teaching and administrative staff, external communications, and future planning to ensure student success.
- Provided reading remediation and intervention for students in grades pre-k through 12 both after school at private establishment and throughout districts who licensed proprietary curriculum and services on-site.
- Saw growth in 100% of students enrolled in program through development of personalized learning plans.
Director of Quality Assurance
NSI Academy Inc.
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Performed ongoing internal audits for performance improvement, chaired committees dedicated to oversight and improvement of campus functions, and conducted formal and informal professional development of staff.
- Ushered in innovative forms of teaching, creating dynamic student-centered learning opportunities for all on campus, including integration of new educational technology and SEL curriculum.
- Prior to promotion to administration, created and implemented new 6-12 ELA curriculum as Head of English Department.
Digital Content Editor; Education Reporter
The Sheridan Press
10.2013 - 09.2015
- Connected community to its public education system by conducting interviews and writing researched and relatable articles as Education Reporter.
- Performed final copy edit of daily print and digital newspaper, trained new reporters, updated website and social media, created and presented proposals to publisher and investors.
- Was awarded 1st place for Specialty Reporting by Wyoming Press Association for three-part series on teen suicide, its causes and preventions.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
Faculty Development
Project-based learning
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Individualized support
Data analysis
Advanced problem solving
Project Management
Behavioral Management
Creativity and Innovation
Education administration
Instructional Leadership
Regulatory Compliance
Performance Evaluation and Improvement
Policy and procedure development
Operational planning
Curriculum Development
Cultural Competency
Stakeholder Management
Process Improvements
Recruiting and Hiring
Attention to Detail
Professional Development Planning
School Improvements Planning
Certification
Secondary English Teacher
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Mrs. Myers' Reading Room
02.2017 - 08.2019
Director of Quality Assurance
NSI Academy Inc.
09.2015 - 02.2017
Digital Content Editor; Education Reporter
The Sheridan Press
10.2013 - 09.2015
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Montana State University - Bozeman
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English
Northern Illinois University
05.2001 -
Teacher Coach
School District Of South Milwaukee
8 2019 - 06.2023
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