Blake Newman
Longview,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at Pine Tree ISD, I excel in enhancing student achievement and faculty performance through innovative leadership and strategic teacher training. My expertise in organizational leadership and relationship building has significantly improved instructional outcomes, showcasing my ability to elevate educational standards and foster engaging learning environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Pine Tree ISD
Longview, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss their children's academic progress.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Assessed teaching and support staff and delivered exemplary development and instructional leadership strategies improving capabilities and testing outcomes.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff and students in the school.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Investigated incidents involving disciplinary action against students or faculty members.
- Assisted in developing Individualized Education Programs for special education students.
- Supported special education students by providing additional assistance when needed.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individual Education Plans.
- Developed instructional materials for use in special education classes.
Curriculum Specialist
Pine Tree ISD
Longview, USA
07.2020 - Current
- Interim/Substitute Assistant Principal at Pine Tree Junior High 2023
- Facilitate Professional Learning Communities
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver professional development
- Collaborate and build assessments with teachers
- Interim/Substitute Assistant Principal at Pine Tree Junior High 2021
- CPI trained
- Provide Five Day G/T Training Online
- Provide G/T Six Hour Update
Gifted/Talented Specialist
Pine Tree ISD
Longview, USA
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Serviced GT students in grades Kindergarten through eighth grade
- Assisted in the gifted and talented referral and identification process, including the planning, testing of students, review of student data, and campus identification meetings
- Interim/Substitute Elementary Assistant Principal at Birch Elementary 2019
- Provided Five Day G/T Training Online
- Provided G/T Six Hour Update
Master Teacher at Longview Campus
University of Texas at Tyler
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Taught sixth and seventh grades ELAR 2017-2018
- Taught eighth grade English 1 2017-2018
- Taught sixth and seventh grades ELAR and social studies 2016-2017
- Taught fifth and sixth grades ELAR and social studies 2015-2016
- Taught third, fourth, and fifth grades ELAR and social studies 2014-2015
- Facilitated Gifted/Talented instruction
- Sponsored Interact Club partnered with Midtown Rotary Club of Longview
- Worked closely with Dr
- Hickey on grant writing opportunities for students
- Implemented Project Based Learning
- UIL Academics Coordinator
- TAME Coach
- CPI trained
- Designated STEM school
- Data Driven Instruction
- Participated in the Campus Design Team
- STAAR distinction designations
4th Grade Teacher
Gladewater ISD
Gladewater, USA
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Fourth Grade ELAR
- UIL Academics Coordinator
2nd Grade Teacher
Universal Academy
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Second grade teacher
- UIL Academics Coordinator
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership MEd
University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TexasBachelor of Science - Health Promotion and Political Science
University of North Texas
Denton, TexasSkills
- Employee oversight
- Relationship building and networking
- Performance standards and analysis
- Faculty support
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Student achievement
- Performance monitoring
- Teacher training
- Skill enhancement
- Organizational leadership
- Student engagement
References
- Cristi Parsons, Solution Tree Associate, 972-504-5288
- Matt Davenport, Collinsville ISD Superintendent, 903-267-3306
- Amy Maberry, Pine Tree ISD Director of Assessment & Accountability, 903-235-6003
Personal Information
Title: Assistant Principal at Alternative School Campus
Presentations
- Provide various professional development as needed at Pine Tree ISD, 2018-Present
- Is your Gifted and Talented Program Growing Greatness? Moving GT from Mediocre to Exemplary!, TEPSA, 2019
- Inquiry based instruction and Teacher expectations in a student-led, inquiry-based environment, Annual T-STEM conference at Region 7, 02/01/18
- 2018 DMAC Showcase, 2018
- Bringing process standards to life, TEPSA, 2017
- Connecting English, math, and technology in middle school and high school classrooms, Annual T-STEM conference, 02/01/17
- Short answer response for grades 9-12 and connecting content across the curriculum grades K-4, Marshall ISD professional development, 2016
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Pine Tree ISD
07.2024 - Current
Curriculum Specialist
Pine Tree ISD
07.2020 - Current
Gifted/Talented Specialist
Pine Tree ISD
07.2018 - 06.2020
Master Teacher at Longview Campus
University of Texas at Tyler
07.2014 - 06.2018
4th Grade Teacher
Gladewater ISD
08.2012 - 06.2014
2nd Grade Teacher
Universal Academy
08.2010 - 06.2012
Master of Education - Educational Leadership MEd
University of Texas at Tyler
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion and Political Science
University of North Texas
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