Brian Dadson
High School Alternative Education Math Teacher
Henrico,VA
Summary
OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated candidate seeking an assistant principal position to establish a school culture of winning through effective communication with faculty and students, improvement of existing curriculum, and input into administrative policy.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal Intern
Hanover County Public Schools
Ashland, VA
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted with the development of the annual school improvement plan.
- Collaborated with principal in the development of the master schedule.
- Observed and provided meaningful feedback to teachers.
- Administered standardized test and analyzed data to learn student strengths and weaknesses.
- Assisted in supervising extracurricular activities and events.
- Received budget preparation training.
- Assisted principal in preparing budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
Hanover County Public Schools
03.2016 - Current
- Created math lessons with real life applications to provide relatable and engaging instruction to at - risk students.
- Included supplemental online games and activities to increase student participation and reduce classroom disruptions.
- Conducted periodic assessments to help students develop test taking strategies and to keep record of student progress throughout the course.
- Collaborated with other high school math teachers to develop robust teaching strategies to better serve the needs of the students.
- Devised and implemented data driven, long term goals for students to achieve 70% benchmarks in various high school math courses.
- Student math SOL pass rates increased dramatically during my five years of service, rising from 45% to 70% during my first two years, and 70 – 90% in my three most recent years.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
REGENT UNIVERSITY
03.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Science
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Physics
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2005 - 05.2010
Skills
Relationship building and networking
Lesson planning
Experience creating a master schedule
Budget preparation
Analyzing testing data to improve instruction
Capacity to lead with intelligence and morality
Giving constructive feedback to improve instruction
Sound decision making skills in crisis situations
Strong organization skills with attention to detail
Common Core Learning Standards in Math
Additional Information
- Resourceful math teacher with 5+ years of experience teaching math to at – risk high school students. Instrumental at devising effective instructional lessons, targeting individual learning gaps to meet the needs of all students.
Timeline
Assistant Principal Intern
Hanover County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
REGENT UNIVERSITY
03.2018 - 05.2021
Hanover County Public Schools
03.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Science
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Physics
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2005 - 05.2010