Brent S. Mitchell
Saint Charles,MO
Summary
Dedicated to fostering the success and welfare of students, faculty, and community stakeholders, I bring proficiency in data analysis, budget oversight, and staff advancement. I am acknowledged for my track record of establishing cooperative partnerships and effecting transformative improvements in the field of education. With more than two decades of leadership in educational institutions, I am an adept organizer and administrator. My honed skills encompass the creation, deployment, and execution of programs that enhance performance. Additionally, I excel in parent engagement, conflict resolution, and staff supervision, and I'm recognized for my unwavering support for faculty and staff as a champion of their interests.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Staff
Ferguson-Florissant School District
05.2023 - Current
- Organized meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support, and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
- Performed financial and managerial analyses to evaluate data and make recommendations, prepare financial reports and projections, and conduct presentations.
- Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and continuous review of interdepartmental processes to support quality control and improvement.
- Created analytical frameworks, data models, and relevant insights to support prioritization, scoping, and effective decision-making throughout the organization.
- Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training, and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for business functions.
- Monitored and updated databases, records, and other information resources.
- Built a highly efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Operations
Responsive Education - IGNITE Community Schools
07.2016 - 05.2023
- Supports activities and education of over 2,600 students daily Implemented the Additional Day School Year (ADSY) model on 14 campuses.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline, and class attendance.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Director of Academics and Operations
Lighthouse Charter Schools
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Secured a $3,000,000.00 After School grant from the Arkansas Department of Education
- Successfully renewed Charter with Arkansas Department of Education
- Coordinated employee onboarding for operational and support staff.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
- Hired, managed, developed, and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff, and students to identify and address educational challenges.
- Developed strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement, and retention.
Fuller Middle School, Principal
Pulaski County Special School District
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Recognized as the ISEA Stem School of the Year
- Designated by the Office of Educational Policy as a High Achieving School in Mathematics
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for a complete support network.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Increased Pre-AP/Gifted and Talented Enrollment
Education
Doctor of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AREducational Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, ARMasters of Educational Administration - Educational Leadership
Harding University
Searcy, ARBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, ARTexas | District Level Administrator PK-12 -
Skills
- Budget Analysis
- Human Resources Operations
- Goal Planning
- Performance Evaluations
- Performance Standards and Analysis
- Program Evaluation
- Academic Standards
- Instructional Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
- District Level Administrator PK-12
- Building Level Administrator PK-12
- Principal as Instructional Leader (EC-12)
- Elementary Education 1-6 American History/Geography 5-8
- Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)
- Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) endorsement
- Trained in Instructional Feedback Model
Timeline
Chief of Staff
Ferguson-Florissant School District
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Operations
Responsive Education - IGNITE Community Schools
07.2016 - 05.2023
Director of Academics and Operations
Lighthouse Charter Schools
07.2014 - 07.2016
Fuller Middle School, Principal
Pulaski County Special School District
07.2011 - 07.2014
Doctor of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Educational Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership
University of Central Arkansas
Masters of Educational Administration - Educational Leadership
Harding University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Texas | District Level Administrator PK-12 -
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