Brandon S. Glenn
Indianapolis
Summary
An Instructional leader with strong background in administration, curriculum development, student, staff and family engagement. Proven ability to foster collaborative environment that drives academic achievement and continuous improvement. Adept at adapting to evolving educational needs and ensuring that team meets high standards. Recognized for leadership, effective communication, and strategic planning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal, Interim Principal
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 Indianapolis Public
07.2023 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Increased parent participation through introduction of new programs by 40% that allowed for more involvement in the school community.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions- Thus Increasing students scores by 10% each year in ELA and Math.
- Help guide the school to ensure we were removed from the States watch list of schools in danger of continuous failure.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies increasing our iread scores by 15% year 1 and 17% year 2.
- Managed budget allocations for academic programs, ensuring responsible use of resources for maximum educational impact by fostering new partnerships with community partners.
- Reduced staff turnover from 60% to less than 5% for the last 2 consecutive years.
Assistant Principal
Floro Torrence 83 -INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed
- Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff
- Plan and develop instructional methods and content for educational, or student activity programs
- Ensured Tier 1 & Tier 2 interventions are implemented to fidelity to ensure that the MTSS process addresses the needs of the students
- Use student data to evaluate systems for student discipline and attendance, making real time adjustments and providing training for teachers who need assistance
- Collaborates with all stakeholders to ensure that the vision and mission is reflected in all decisions that impact students
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
Instructional Coach
Sankofa School of Success @ Arlington woods 99
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Creating detailed coaching plans, which include focused goals and measures of success, to drive professional learning cycles
- Support teachers’ achievement of goals by using coaching strategies that gradually release responsibility for implementing instructional practices to the teacher (e.g., co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, side-by-side coaching, and observing)
- Consistently analyze teacher practice through ongoing classroom observations, data analysis, and examination of student work
- Provide clear and direct feedback to teachers and leaders as needed, based on analysis of practice
- Track student and teacher progress to assess the effectiveness of coaching
- Develop teachers’ capacity to collect and analyze multiple sources of data to improve student learning
- Collaborate with Assistant Principals of Instruction, other coaches, and the Network Academic Team to facilitate understanding of the structure of the standards, frameworks, and curriculum, as well as best practices in coaching
- Participate actively on the school’s academic team
Classroom Teacher, Team Leader
Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Substitute building administrator
- Executive Director’s Advisory Council member
- Participated in interviews for teacher and staff candidates
- Developed and prepared curriculum map, lesson plans, and service-learning outlines with grade level team
- Led classroom activities and created an environment conducive to learning
- Created grade level PLC agenda and led meetings
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies and student groupings to meet student needs
- Experience working and growing ENL students
- Observed and evaluated student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Classroom Teacher
Andrew J. Brown Academy
12.2008 - 06.2017
- Utilized various teaching methods such as demonstrations, discussion, small group, and peer-to-peer
- Delivered and promoted professional development experiences for faculty to further school’s vision of excellence
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Strong procedures for maintaining excellent classroom environment
- Continuously met with parents and guardians to discuss their progress and to determine priorities for their children
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN05-2017
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Gender Studies
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN06-2004
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
Timeline
Assistant Principal, Interim Principal
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 Indianapolis Public
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Floro Torrence 83 -INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2021 - 06.2023
Instructional Coach
Sankofa School of Success @ Arlington woods 99
07.2020 - 06.2021
Classroom Teacher, Team Leader
Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School
07.2017 - 06.2020
Classroom Teacher
Andrew J. Brown Academy
12.2008 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
American College of Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Gender Studies
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
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