Brandon Clark
Summary
Dynamic Tribal Grants Specialist with a proven track record at the Arizona Department of Education, adept in grants management and compliance evaluations. Successfully administered over $1,000,000 in funds while enhancing grant success rates through effective technical assistance. Strong analytical thinker with exceptional organizational skills, fostering collaboration and positive relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Tribal Grants Specialist
Arizona Department of Education
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted reviews to assess compliance with related laws, policies, and regulations.
- Administered more than $1,000,000 yearly in federal and state funds.
- Provided technical assistance to sub-contractors in grant applications, enhancing overall grant success rates.
- Ensured compliance with grant requirements through diligent monitoring of program activities and timely submission of reports.
Native American Education Program Liaison
Mesa Public Schools
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between schools and Native American families.
- Established strong rapport with students and families through open communication channels and consistent feedback on academic progress.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring support during regular school hours for students requiring additional assistance with coursework or test preparation.
- Developed comprehensive reports to highlight student successes, fostering data-driven decision-making processes.
High School Teacher
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
Math Tutor
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
11.2013 - 12.2017
- Assisted struggling students in building a strong foundation in basic math skills to improve overall performance in advanced courses.
- Enhanced student retention of math skills with regular practice exercises.
- Adapted instructional methods to address unique learning needs, ensuring each student''s success in mastering mathematical concepts.
- Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2015
Skills
- Customer relations
- Team collaboration
- Management collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Grants management
- Compliance evaluations
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
- 2018-2019 SRPMIC Employee of the Year
Timeline
Tribal Grants Specialist
Arizona Department of Education
05.2024 - Current
Native American Education Program Liaison
Mesa Public Schools
09.2023 - 05.2024
High School Teacher
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
01.2018 - 01.2023
Math Tutor
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
11.2013 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Arizona State University