Brett VanDrew
Grosse Pointe,MI
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Student Services and Family Engagement
Port Huron Area School District
Port Huron, MI
07.2022 - Current
- Developed strategic plans to support the educational and social needs of students.
- Provided guidance to staff members on issues related to student affairs.
- Coordinated meetings between faculty, staff, parents and administrators to ensure efficient communication.
- Developed policies regarding student discipline procedures.
- Managed budgets allocated for student services programs.
Supervisor of Family Engagement
Port Huron Area School District
Port Huron, Michigan
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Assist with the coordination of policies and procedures designed to promote and maintain effective relationships and understanding between the school district, parents, and community.
- Provide parental support and engagement activities for family engagement and both the building and district level.
- Support families resources at school to connect families to support their child's learning, build families strengths and capacities.
Dean of Students
Port Huron Area School District
Port Huron, Michigan
08.2010 - 07.2021
- Developed and implemented programs to improve student retention, engagement, and success.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in student engagement and developed strategies for improvement.
- Provided guidance on student discipline matters including investigations and hearings.
- Managed budgeting process for the Dean of Students Office and related programs.
Instructor
Performance Learning Systems/MaryGrove College
Detroit, MI
04.2004 - 12.2018
- Graduate level course instructor.
- Courses designed for Educators to enhance their teaching.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
Student Success Coach
Port Huron Area School District
Port Huron, Michigan
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Provided individualized coaching to students on academic success strategies and study skills.
- Assisted students in developing plans for academic success, including goal setting, time management, and organization.
- Evaluated student performance data to identify trends in student success or areas of need for improvement.
Math Instructional Specialist
Port Huron Area School District
Port Huron, Michigan
08.2003 - 08.2008
- Provided math instruction to students in grades 6-8, implementing various teaching methods.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure successful student outcomes.
- Conducted professional development sessions for teachers on best practices in math instruction.
- Monitored student progress through data analysis and reporting of results to stakeholders.
- Coached teachers on effective strategies for differentiating instruction based on student needs.
- Analyzed assessment data to identify trends related to student achievement in math classes.
Math Teacher
Port Huron Area School District
Port Huron, Michigan
08.1999 - 08.2003
- Instructed Algebra, Pre-Algebra and General Math courses.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with learning difficulties.
- Participated in professional development programs focusing on mathematics education techniques.
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including lectures, demonstrations and hands-on activities.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
Education
MA+ - Education
MaryGrove College
Detroit, MI06-2003
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI12-2002
Math Endorsement - Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI06-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH12-1998
Skills
- Positive Behavior Coach
- Master Schedule
- Bully Prevention
- State Assessment Coordinator
- School Improvement/Math Department Chair
- Curriculum Development
- Cougar University Development
- Cougar League Development
- Budget Managing
- Team Building
Additional Experiences
- Math Counts Coach
- Quiz Bowl Coach
- PBIS Trainer
- Parent University
- Football, Basketball, Track, Softball, and Golf
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Student Services and Family Engagement
Port Huron Area School District
07.2022 - Current
Supervisor of Family Engagement
Port Huron Area School District
07.2021 - 07.2022
Dean of Students
Port Huron Area School District
08.2010 - 07.2021
Student Success Coach
Port Huron Area School District
08.2008 - 08.2010
Instructor
Performance Learning Systems/MaryGrove College
04.2004 - 12.2018
Math Instructional Specialist
Port Huron Area School District
08.2003 - 08.2008
Math Teacher
Port Huron Area School District
08.1999 - 08.2003
MA+ - Education
MaryGrove College
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Saginaw Valley State University
Math Endorsement - Education
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Toledo
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