Years of educational experience
Brandie Brown
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Motivational Administrator that excels in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities that not only benefits the school site but the district.
Overview
15
15
Work History
Principal/Director of Educational Services
Edison School District
07.2019 - Current
- Managed academics and programs while overseeing 3 grants (SBHIP, Community Schools and Emerging Bilingual) to foster increased productivity and initiatives.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Oversaw site operations with over 70 staff members and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Worked closely with site leadership and district leadership to guide operations and programs.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Oversaw school management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities for 660 students
- 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.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Introduced modifications to Intervention curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
Vice Principal
Edison School District
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Performed classified evaluations for over 20 employees to assess effectiveness.
- Enforced disciplinary policy for students as well as incorporate PBIS and restorative practices
- Met with parents and staff to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making when
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Teacher on Special Assignment
Fairfax School District
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Testing Coordinator- Oversaw and ran CELDT (currently EPLAC) and state testing (CAASPP)
- Planned and implemented English Language Development (ELD) lessons for multiple grade levels and implemented student workshops to meet ELD standards and prepare them for testing.
- Train teachers and EL aides to administer CELDT testing
- Coordinate EL services and train teachers on integrated and designated ELD
- Academic Coach-provided modeling and training to teachers especially in areas of Multilingual Learners
5th Grade Teacher
Fairfax School District
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Grade Level Lead
Reading Specialist
Fairfax School District
07.2010 - 06.2014
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Fairfax School District
10.2007 - 07.2010
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Department Lead
Education
Master of Arts - Liberal Studies
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bakersfield, California12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Cal State Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California 01.2005
Skills
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Safety and security procedures
- Academic administration
- Grant Proposals
- Relationship building and networking
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- School Community Relations
- Student achievement
- Faculty Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
- Community Engagement
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveCareer advancementPersonal development programsTimeline
Principal/Director of Educational Services
Edison School District
07.2019 - Current
Vice Principal
Edison School District
07.2018 - 06.2019
Teacher on Special Assignment
Fairfax School District
07.2015 - 06.2018
5th Grade Teacher
Fairfax School District
07.2014 - 06.2015
Reading Specialist
Fairfax School District
07.2010 - 06.2014
7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Fairfax School District
10.2007 - 07.2010
Master of Arts - Liberal Studies
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Cal State Bakersfield
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