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Brandon Zall

Columbus,OH

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Principal

Cornerstone Academy
07.2024 - Current
  • Founding Middle School Leader of Cornerstone Middle School, where established ongoing high expectations for academics and behavior.
  • Lead a school of 420 students and 30 staff, earning a 4-Star School award and a top Middle School in Ohio according to US News.
  • Implement academic instruction initiatives and professional development opportunities, to drive high results in student achievement to earn PI Score of 86.
  • Develop and execute Behavior Management Plan to include responsive teaching practices in order to maximize instruction time and reduce suspensions.
  • Recruit, mentor, and provide instructional coaching to teachers; 92% retention rate among effective/highly effective staff.
  • Ensure compliance with state of Ohio regulations and laws regarding special education, health and safety, and budget.

High School Principal

Marburn Academy
04.2019 - 06.2024
  • Led High School program designed for students who learn differently (dyslexia, ADHD, high functioning autism) comprised of 12 educators and 90 students.
  • Led design and implementation of RISE Curriculum, a comprehensive academic skills framework, unique to Marburn, which provides support over student skills such as executive function, advocacy, public speaking, and academic intervention.
  • Provided instructional coaching to teachers on research-based instructional practices in the classroom to maximize intervention and accommodations for students with learning differences.
  • Created The Panther Olympics, a PBIS program to push forward core values and build a strong culture.
  • Collaborated with other Instructional Leaders to ensure vertical alignment and efficacy of curriculum implementation.

Director of Athletics

Marburn Academy
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Created and founded the United League, an Athletics Conference for Charter and Independent Schools.
  • Led initiatives such as the Indiana Trip, Afterschool Clubs, and new sports to increase athletic involvement by 30%.
  • Provided evaluations to 10 Athletic Coaches to ensure Marburn's Rights & Responsibilities were met.
  • Managed the Athletic Budget.

Summer Programs Coordinator

Marburn Academy
02.2018 - 07.2019
  • Led 40 students and 6 teachers in Summer Institute with instruction of students with learning differences.
  • Utilized research-based strategies and Orton Gillingham language approach.
  • Led professional development opportunities.

Education

M.A - Educational Leadership

The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
05.2020

B.S - History of Science

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
05.2014

Other Work Experience

  • Science/Math Teacher, Marburn Academy (New Albany, OH)
  • Science Teacher, KIPP Columbus (Columbus, OH)
  • Science Teacher, Hart Middle School (Washington, DC)
  • TNTP DC Teaching Fellow (Washington, DC)
  • Men's Basketball Student Manager, Wisconsin Men's Basketball (Madison, WI)

Timeline

Middle School Principal

Cornerstone Academy
07.2024 - Current

High School Principal

Marburn Academy
04.2019 - 06.2024

Director of Athletics

Marburn Academy
06.2018 - 06.2019

Summer Programs Coordinator

Marburn Academy
02.2018 - 07.2019

M.A - Educational Leadership

The Ohio State University

B.S - History of Science

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Brandon Zall