Alison Bryant
Forney,Texas
Summary
Elementary School Educator and Administrator with 30 years of expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal/ Academic Administrator
Sunnyvale Independent School District
07.2013 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support academic achievement and excellence.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Instructional Specialist
Sunnyvale ISD
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Collaborate with teachers to determine curriculum efficacy.
- Developed learning tools and curriculum and supported faculty with implementation.
- Utilized recorded data to implement actionable curriculum improvements.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction and in-class activities.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
- Tailored education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Classroom Teacher
Sunnyvale ISD
07.2009 - 06.2012
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Classroom Teacher
Mesquite ISD
08.1993 - 05.2009
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
East Texas State
Commerce, TX05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Texas State
Commerce, TX05.1993
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Program Implementation
- At-Risk Student Intervention
- Student and Family Relationships
- Progress Monitoring
- Curriculum Planning
- Positive Learning Environment
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- Elementary Education
- Elementary English
- Special Education
- Principal Certification
- ESL Certification
Timeline
Assistant Principal/ Academic Administrator
Sunnyvale Independent School District
07.2013 - 06.2023
Instructional Specialist
Sunnyvale ISD
07.2012 - 06.2013
Classroom Teacher
Sunnyvale ISD
07.2009 - 06.2012
Classroom Teacher
Mesquite ISD
08.1993 - 05.2009
Master of Science - Elementary Education
East Texas State
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Texas State