Brent Gene Dysart
Minneapolis
Summary
Dynamic education professional with over eight years of experience specializing in Social Studies and African American History. Exceptional communication, conflict management, and coaching abilities foster strong relationships with students and colleagues. Proven leadership and operational excellence contribute to effective organizational development within educational settings. A comprehensive understanding of government, geography, history, economics, civics, and current events enhances the ability to deliver engaging academic support.
Knowledgeable Finance Director and Producer with background in project coordination and successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Delivered crucial support in organizing events and streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated proficiency in communication and problem-solving to improve team collaboration and project outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equity and Inclusion Coordinator
Intermediate District 287
Plymouth, MN
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for educational programs, ensuring timely resource availability and scheduling.
- Developed and maintained organizational systems to enhance operational efficiency across departments.
- Analyzed program data to identify trends, enhancing decision-making processes for future initiatives.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to streamline project workflows and resolve issues promptly.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to improve service delivery and student engagement within programs.
Social Studies Teacher
Denver Public Schools
Denver, CO
08.2016 - 07.2023
- Set class goals and tracked daily progress to ensure that all students had equal access to education.
- Talked about significant historical figures, dates, and events that shaped the modern world.
- Worked with teachers from various disciplines to identify and implement effective instructional strategies.
- Promoted regular classroom attendance and used constructive criticism to manage student behavior.
- Used curriculum that reflected the students' diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
- Used a variety of technologies, including IEP review and [differentiated instruction, to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
- Used technology to improve student learning and comprehension of materials.
- Collaborated with the principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Assessed academic performance and social relationships in order to identify and assist students who were struggling.
- Devised and implemented course instructional plans that met or exceeded district standards while teaching History students about African American History.
- Facilitated collaborative learning environments to promote student engagement and critical thinking.
- Designed and implemented engaging social studies curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Led professional development workshops focused on curriculum innovation and teaching methodologies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
Chairman Board of Directors
Rocky Mountain Cares Pharmacy
Denver, CO
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing the company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership in collaboration with executive partners.
- Conducted interviews, onboarded, and mentored [Number]+ sales and marketing professionals, as well as providing training in organizational strategies, Google Adwords, and Google Analytics.
- Was in charge of the Non-Profit pharmacy launch, production, circulation, marketing, advertising, and new product development, among other things.
- Improved the supply chain to lower material costs and increase distribution efficiency.
- Implemented and improved processes based on lean methodologies in order to increase efficiency and lower costs.
Finance Director
McDonald Automotive
Littleton, CO
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Gathered and organized data before entering it into a computer database.
- Established clear departmental objectives and devised effective strategies to meet those objectives.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations in a 10 person finance department for 200+ employee organization.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at the end of the quarter.
- Built and strengthened productive and valuable industry partnerships to drive collaboration, engagement, and revenue stream development.
General Sales Manager
Moreland Automotive Group
Denver, CO
08.1998 - 12.2008
- Made sales by cultivating relationships with a network of automotive sales professionals.
- Created sales strategies to boost distribution points, shelf space, product positioning, consumer awareness, trial, conversion, and user acquisition.
- Maintaining and applying current knowledge of sales, promotions, and policies regarding payments, exchanges, and security practices drove business success.
- Trained all new sales representatives on sales strategies and processes to close process gaps.
- Met with dealer principal one-on-one to identify selling roadblocks and provided advice, including team building and capacity, and how to best address overall team growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Linguistics
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, COBachelor of Arts - Secondary Education, History
MSU Denver
Denver, CO01-2015
Skills
- Educational research
- Instructional design
- Test preparation
- Lesson plan implementation
- Physical geography
- SMART Boards
- Conflict resolution
- Creative problem solving
- Differentiated instruction
- Group instruction
- K-12 education
- Safety awareness
- IEP understanding
- Curriculum development
- Staff development
- Flexible schedule
- Self-motivated
- Recordkeeping
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- MS office
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Awarded “Secondary Social Studies Teacher of the Year” in 2020. Center for Urban Education award.
- Student Motivation: Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques: Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Awarded "Angel Award" Given by administration staff to recognize outstanding staff support at East High School.
- Student Mentor: Volunteered as Black Student Alliance student advisor to help lead students of color at East High School.
Certification
- ELA-E Certified Denver Public Schools
- State of Colorado Social Studies License exp 2027
- State of Colorado English License exp 2027
Timeline
Equity and Inclusion Coordinator
Intermediate District 287
07.2023 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Denver Public Schools
08.2016 - 07.2023
Chairman Board of Directors
Rocky Mountain Cares Pharmacy
03.2013 - 12.2015
Finance Director
McDonald Automotive
01.2011 - 01.2013
General Sales Manager
Moreland Automotive Group
08.1998 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education, History
MSU Denver
Master of Arts - Linguistics
University of Colorado Denver