Brett Nelson, PhD
Administrator/Educational Consultant
3312 Vista Del Mundo, Camino,CA
Summary
An innovative, academic leader focused on engaging students, families, and staff to meet learning objectives and drive student progress. An educator committed to fostering relationships and providing meaningful professional development focused on student outcomes. Brings twenty years managing top-performing schools with a focus on student needs and promoting a successful educational experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner, White Oak Educational Consulting
White Oak Educational Consulting
02.2024 - Current
- Assist clients in navigating complex special education and human resources challenges, offering expert guidance and strategic recommendations.
- Providing meaningful professional development to educators on variety of topics and skills.
Superintendent/Principal
Camino Union School District TK-8th Grade
7 2023 - 01.2024
- To execute all state and federal laws and regulations relating to the management of the schools under the direction of the Board
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, students, and teachers.
- Updated personnel and board policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
Director, Sacramento County Office of Education
Sacramento County Office Of Education
8 2018 - 7 2023
- Communicate and collaborate with Superintendents, and Principals, from around Northern California to address student needs
- Develop annual multi-million budget and implement comprehensive plan to accomplish site program and maintain 33 acre government facility
- Provide professional development for classified and certificated employees including Technology Integration, Environmental Literacy, and Organizational Climate, Resolving Conflict in the Work Place, and best practice for Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Principal on Special Assignment, Cottonwood K-8
Dublin Unified School District
12.2017 - 8 2018
- Introduced and trained staff on International Baccalaureate curriculum and effective instructional techniques for implementation
- Collaborated with school board, and business office to develop functional budgets of $15 million to equip new school
- Hired and trained 94 teachers and classified staff
Director, STEAM Summer Academy
Dublin Partners In Education
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Planned, marketed, and delivered 6-week Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math enrichment courses
- Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to ensure successful and engaging atmosphere
Extended Year Coordinator, Special Education
Dublin Unified School District
3 2014 - 6 2015
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and IEP goals
- Used software maintain student records and prepare reports
Principal, James Dougherty Elementary
Dublin Unified School District
8 2012 - 12.2017
- Introduced modifications to intervention curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques, leading to national recognition
- Established and monitored instructional practices driven by statistical performance data increasing student achievement in all subgroups
- Co-Lead and/or served on K-12 Wellness, Technology, Science, and Operational Committees
Principal, Warm Springs Elementary
Fremont Unified School District
3 2008 - 8 2012
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Served on both Classified and Certificated Bargaining teams for Fremont Unified School District
- Served as Human Resource Elementary Principal representative, coordinating prep schedules for district, providing feedback on contractual issues, and attend job fairs for recruitment.
Vice Principal, Gomes Elementary
Fremont Unified School District
8 2006 - 3 2008
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Implemented student wellness activities to increase campus climate.
Vice Principal, Horner Junior High School
Fremont Unified School District
9 2005 - 6 2006
- Built and implemented master schedule
- Enforced disciplinary and safety policies for both students and faculty
Assistant Principal, Newark Junior High School
Newark Unified School District
7 2004 - 9 2005
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data
Teacher, American High School
Fremont Unified School District
9 2000 - 6 2004
- Created and implemented new standards based curriculum
- Used variety of teaching strategies and educational technology to reach all students
Education
Ph.D. - Christian Counseling
Newburgh Theological Seminary
Newburgh, Indiana 07.2019 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Educational Administration
National University
San Jose, CA 05.2003 - 07.2004
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Sciences
California State University- Sacramento
Sacramento, CA 01.1999 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
California State University- Sacramento
Sacramento, CA 06.1997 - 05.1999
Skills
Instructional and Organizational Leadership
Timeline
Owner, White Oak Educational Consulting
White Oak Educational Consulting
02.2024 - Current
Ph.D. - Christian Counseling
Newburgh Theological Seminary
07.2019 - 06.2022
Principal on Special Assignment, Cottonwood K-8
Dublin Unified School District
12.2017 - 8 2018
Director, STEAM Summer Academy
Dublin Partners In Education
03.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Educational Administration
National University
05.2003 - 07.2004
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Sciences
California State University- Sacramento
01.1999 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
California State University- Sacramento
06.1997 - 05.1999
Superintendent/Principal
Camino Union School District TK-8th Grade
7 2023 - 01.2024
Director, Sacramento County Office of Education
Sacramento County Office Of Education
8 2018 - 7 2023
Extended Year Coordinator, Special Education
Dublin Unified School District
3 2014 - 6 2015
Principal, James Dougherty Elementary
Dublin Unified School District
8 2012 - 12.2017
Principal, Warm Springs Elementary
Fremont Unified School District
3 2008 - 8 2012
Vice Principal, Gomes Elementary
Fremont Unified School District
8 2006 - 3 2008
Vice Principal, Horner Junior High School
Fremont Unified School District
9 2005 - 6 2006
Assistant Principal, Newark Junior High School
Newark Unified School District
7 2004 - 9 2005
Teacher, American High School
Fremont Unified School District
9 2000 - 6 2004
Accomplishments
· Rotary "A True Leader", 2022
· Rotary “Volunteer of the Year”, 2020
· ACSA Amador Charter “Innovative Administrator” Award 2018
· California Honor Roll, 2017
· “Golden Sneaker Award”, Alameda County and Dublin 2013-2017
· California Gold Ribbon School, Santa Clara 2016
· National Blue Ribbon School, Washington D.C. 2015
· Dublin Unified School District Outstanding Leadership, Dublin 2015
· Regional 6 ACSA “Administrator of the Year”, 2015
· ACSA Amador Charter “Community Service” Award 2014
· “Make a Difference” Award, Tri-Valley SELPA 2013
· 4r's Dublin Award, Dublin 2013
· “Bike to School Award”, Alameda County 2013
· California Distinguished School, California 2012
· Founders Day Award, PTA 2007
· American High Teacher of the Year, Fremont Unified 2003
Rewards/Honors
· Rotary "A True Leader", 2022
· Rotary “Volunteer of the Year”, 2020
· ACSA Amador Charter “Innovative Administrator” Award 2018
· California Honor Roll, 2017
· “Golden Sneaker Award”, Alameda County and Dublin 2013-2017
· California Gold Ribbon School, Santa Clara 2016
· National Blue Ribbon School, Washington D.C. 2015
· Dublin Unified School District Outstanding Leadership, Dublin 2015
· Regional 6 ACSA “Administrator of the Year”, 2015
· ACSA Amador Charter “Community Service” Award 2014
· “Make a Difference” Award, Tri-Valley SELPA 2013
· 4r’s Dublin Award, Dublin 2013
· “Bike to School Award”, Alameda County 2013
· California Distinguished School, California 2012
· Founders Day Award, PTA 2007
· American High Teacher of the Year, Fremont Unified 2003
Rewards/Honors
· Rotary "A True Leader", 2022
· Rotary “Volunteer of the Year”, 2020
· ACSA Amador Charter “Innovative Administrator” Award 2018
· California Honor Roll, 2017
· “Golden Sneaker Award”, Alameda County and Dublin 2013-2017
· California Gold Ribbon School, Santa Clara 2016
· National Blue Ribbon School, Washington D.C. 2015
· Dublin Unified School District Outstanding Leadership, Dublin 2015
· Regional 6 ACSA “Administrator of the Year”, 2015
· ACSA Amador Charter “Community Service” Award 2014
· “Make a Difference” Award, Tri-Valley SELPA 2013
· 4r’s Dublin Award, Dublin 2013
· “Bike to School Award”, Alameda County 2013
· California Distinguished School, California 2012
· Founders Day Award, PTA 2007
· American High Teacher of the Year, Fremont Unified 2003
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