Brian Petrosky
Meriden
Summary
Social Studies teacher and assistant basketball coach with expertise in relationship building, mentorship, and promoting academic and athletic success for diverse student populations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Platt Assistant Basketball Coach
Meriden Board Of Education
Meriden, CT
12.2023 - Current
- Assist the program in working with the student athletes to improve both off and on the court to achieve success
- Monitored student-athlete academic performance and help keep student-athletes eligible for the season and ultimately graduation
- Assist coaches to implement game plans and practices
- Provide feedback and work with student-athletes to improve areas in their individual skills
Social Studies Teacher
Meriden Board of Education
Meriden, CT
08.2018 - Current
- Develops engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student understanding of social studies concepts.
- Implement innovative teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and active participation among students.
- Assess student progress through various evaluation methods, providing timely feedback to support academic growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects, integrating social studies
- Leads a diverse population of students providing positive relationship building
Head Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach
Meriden Board of Education
Meriden, CT
11.2019 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Coordinated game strategies and practice schedules to maximize team performance.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement and inform future strategies.
- Provide extra support for student-athletes to ensure success in the classroom and on the court
Lead Children's Services Worker
Depart of Children and Families State of CT
Hartford, CT
06.2000 - 10.2016
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client needs
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in child protection and family engagement.
- Provided feedback for monthly and yearly appraisals for line staff
- Implement social skills training for youth 13-18 years of age
- Provide support and guidance for youth with major psychological and behavioral disorders
- Communicate with multidisciplinary teams to provide and implement individualized treatment plans for each client
- Trained in: First Aid/CPR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Response Trained, Emergency Response, Team Leadership, Med Certified
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN05.2024
Post Baccalaureate - Social Studies Education
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2017
Bachelor of Science - General Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZNo Degree - History
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT2000
Skills
- Instruction
- Evaluator
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Community Outreach
Timeline
Platt Assistant Basketball Coach
Meriden Board Of Education
12.2023 - Current
Head Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach
Meriden Board of Education
11.2019 - 05.2023
Social Studies Teacher
Meriden Board of Education
08.2018 - Current
Lead Children's Services Worker
Depart of Children and Families State of CT
06.2000 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
American College of Education
Post Baccalaureate - Social Studies Education
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - General Psychology
University of Phoenix
No Degree - History
Eastern Connecticut State University