Brandon Hillman
West Orange,NJ
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience in lesson planning and curriculum development. Focused on fostering parent engagement and leveraging educational technology to enhance student learning. Monitors progress and builds collaborative relationships to create a supportive and culturally responsive environment. Committed to professional growth and effectively managing responsibilities independently.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
English Teacher
South Orange Middle School
01.2017 - Current
- Preparing, administering, and grading tests; writing, developing and implementing lesson plans; creating and implementing teaching materials.
- Developing and implementing interactive lessons using Google Education.
- Facilitating and Designing training sessions to promote Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices.
- Supervising and monitoring progress in Powerschool and Canvas LMS program.
- Maintaining a good parent teacher rapport.
- Overseeing activities of student clubs to ensure engagement and participation.
English Teacher
Brooklawn Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepared, administered, and graded tests; developed and implemented lesson plans and teaching materials to enhance student learning.
- Monitored and assessed student progress in Genesis program to tailor instruction and support individual learning needs.
- Developing and implementing interactive lessons using Google Education.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and teachers to foster a collaborative learning environment.
English Teacher
The Patrick School
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Prepared, administered, and graded tests; developed and implemented lesson plans and teaching materials to enhance student learning.
- Developing and implementing interactive lessons for the IPad.
- Supervised and monitored progress in GradPoint program to ensure student success and engagement.
- Oversaw activities of student clubs to ensure engagement and participation.
- Maintained positive parent-teacher rapport to support student development and communication.
English Literature Lab Teacher
Glenfield Middle School
Montclair, New Jersey
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Administered DRA2 test, developed and implemented individual reading plans and created teaching materials to support student literacy growth.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and instructional strategies.
- Fostered relationships with parents and teachers to strengthen student support and engagement.
Education
Masters of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2024
Masters of Science - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Concentration in English
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA01.2013
Skills
- Lesson planning and curriculum development
- Classroom management and student assessment
- Interactive learning and educational technology
- Parent engagement and relationship building
- Training facilitation and mentoring
- Performance monitoring and problem resolution
- Effective communication skills
- Team collaboration and cultural competency
- Data analysis
Certification
Standard Teaching Certification
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
English Teacher
South Orange Middle School
01.2017 - Current
English Teacher
Brooklawn Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2017
English Literature Lab Teacher
Glenfield Middle School
01.2015 - 06.2015
English Teacher
The Patrick School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Masters of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Masters of Science - Special Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Concentration in English
East Stroudsburg University