Brenda Karlinchak
Erie,PA
Summary
Experienced academic leader with proven ability to drive educational excellence and foster collaborative environments. Skilled in curriculum development, faculty management, and strategic planning. Adept at navigating changing needs while maintaining strong focus on achieving measurable results. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and commitment to high standards in educational settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Academics
Mercyhurst Preparatory School
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted pre- and post-observation conferences with teachers to review evaluations and observations.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Strengthened relationships between academic departments to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and improve program offerings.
- Provided instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in developing, evaluating and revising school programs to prepare master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Provided oversight for the assessment of student learning outcomes, ensuring that results were used to inform curricular improvements and enhance overall program quality.
- Enhanced faculty performance through regular evaluations, professional development opportunities, and targeted feedback.
- Fostered a culture of academic excellence with initiatives aimed at promoting research and scholarly activities among faculty members.
- Facilitated the review and revision of academic policies to ensure consistency across departments and alignment with best practices in higher education administration.
Dean of Students
Mercyhurst Preparatory School
08.2018 - 08.2024
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Promoted a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
- Provided leadership in crisis management situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Enhanced school spirit by coordinating extracurricular activities that promoted camaraderie among students.
- Implemented proactive measures to prevent incidents of bullying or harassment within the school community.
Principal
Villa Maria Academy High School
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Enhanced school's academic performance by developing and implementing comprehensive curriculum review process.
- Facilitated professional learning communities, encouraging collaboration and shared best practices among faculty.
Secondary Science Teacher
Villa Maria Academy High School
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Boosted student achievement by implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Promoted critical thinking skills amongst students through inquiry-based learning approaches within various scientific disciplines.
- Contributed to the development of the science curriculum, ensuring alignment with state/national standards and best practices.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication, promoting collaboration in support of student success.
- Increased student engagement with creative lesson delivery techniques, including project-based learning and interactive simulations.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents, and principal.
- Planned and escorted student field trips relevant to current science course work.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
Education
PK-12 Principal Certification - Education Administration
Gannon University
Erie, PA05-2017
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Gannon University
Erie, PA05-2016
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
John Carroll University
Cleveland, OH05.1992
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Curriculum mapping
- Learning outcomes
- Curriculum standards
- Attention to detail
- Staff development
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Dean of Academics
Mercyhurst Preparatory School
06.2024 - Current
Dean of Students
Mercyhurst Preparatory School
08.2018 - 08.2024
Principal
Villa Maria Academy High School
06.2016 - 06.2018
Secondary Science Teacher
Villa Maria Academy High School
08.2012 - 06.2016
PK-12 Principal Certification - Education Administration
Gannon University
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Gannon University
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
John Carroll University
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