Brian Quinn
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a strong foundation in school administration, leadership and Elementary education. Known for excelling in team collaboration, curriculum development and fostering a positive school culture. Recognized for innovative strategies that significantly improved student engagement and achievement. Skilled in data-driven instruction and effective communication, enhancing teacher performance and student success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Wayne Township Public School District
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee daily operations across nine elementary schools.
- Assume principal leadership responsibilities for 60% of tenure to date alongside ensuring efficient operations across district
- Partner with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Spearhead development and alignment of science and math curriculums and lesson plans with teaching staff
- Support a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Developed and lead inaugural district-wide math teachers book club, fostering increased student engagement and achievement by applying insights from collaborative discussions
- Created and lead first time "Family Math Night" to promote interest in math and strengthen school and community relationships. Initial pilot results across 3 schools show high engagement and growing interest to expand into more schools.
- Conducted 70 classroom teaching observations to date, enhancing teacher effectiveness through open discussions and customized professional development pathways centered on student success.
- Analyzed observational and assessment data results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and math and science curriculum content.
- Demonstrated energetic leadership during school events, enhancing student engagement.
Participated as mystery reader for Read Across America, dressed as Chewbacca.
Served as Leo the Lion mascot at Family Math Night to promote learning activities.
General Education Teacher
Woodmont Elementary School
09.2008 - 10.2024
- Awarded Teacher of the Year, 2020
- Increased 5th Grade NJSLA Math mean scores from lowest in the District to highest scores delivered over the past 5 years through conducting individual student skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Improved student grasp of concepts by establishing empathetic ties through the application of varied instructional approaches suited to unique learning styles and cultural contexts
- Leader of the Math Olympiad club for high achieving students.
- Created and led a Math PLC for all K-5 teachers to collaborate on improving math instructions.
- Directed organization and collaboration among colleagues for school events including Wax Museums, Science Fair, and Talent Shows.
- Leverage current state technology and available resources to enhance instructional techniques and analyzing assessment data.
- Analyzed data, monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success via iReady platform instruction.
- Member of Woodmont Emergency Medical Response Team
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Marketing
Stockton University
Absecon, NJMaster of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ08-2023
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2009
Skills
- Efficient operations, Organization & School building administration
- Managing School supplies and budget adherence
- Innovative, Energetic and Instructional leadership
- Curriculum development
- Parent engagement and communication
- Staff assessment - teaching observations
- Training and mentoring - For Teaching staff and students
- Analyzing and monitoring data for progress planning
- Data-driven instruction for rapid score improvement
- Problem Solving and Collaboration leader
- Coaching: Youth Soccer programs
- Leader: Boy Scouts of America
Accomplishments
- Managed school operations for 9 schools, est. 250-420 students per school.
- Launched two first time math programs to improve skills, knowledge and engagement: Teachers Book Club and Family Math Night.
- Awarded "Teacher of the Year", Woodmont Elementary School, 2020.
- Delivered curriculum that increased overall 5th Grade NJSLA Math scores from lowest to highest in district over the past 5 years.
Certification
- N.J. Teacher Certification.
- N. J. Principal, Supervisor and School Administrator Certifications
- Certified in CPR, AED and EpiPen
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Wayne Township Public School District
10.2024 - Current
General Education Teacher
Woodmont Elementary School
09.2008 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Marketing
Stockton University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Montclair State University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Montclair State University
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