Dr. Brandie Medina
High Island,TX
Summary
Dedicated campus administrator with a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership with a high-level of expertise in data-driven decision execution. Developed programs and promoted opportunities for student achievement in a small rural school system. Resourceful and passionate educator with talent for developing and implementing successful strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Early College
High Island ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Developed, implemented, and executed program objectives, protocols, and processes related to Early College High School
- Coordinated logistical and support efforts for the Early College High School at High Island ISD, including academic and career advising, and collaborating with Lamar Institute of Technology, faculty, staff, and administrators
- Advised students on course selection, enrollment processes, and provided information on college transfer, financial aid, and scholarships.
- Maintained communication with faculty to monitor student progress and connect students with resources and support as needed.
- Coordinated college visits, advised on opportunities for academic achievement societies and awards, and serving as liaison between High Island ISD and college for recruitment and application processes.
- Delivered and facilitated orientation and workshops, devising communication strategies to inform students and parents, and maintaining and sharing data through report creation.
- Provided excellent leadership, customer service, organizational and presentation skills and led, instructed, trained, guided, and motivated colleagues demonstrated through the task of training and acquainting new staff with their duties as well as unit and college-wide procedures and protocols.
Dyslexia Specialist/504 Coordinator
High Island ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Trained and supervised other teachers and classroom assistants in addressing needs of students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
- Maintained data to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicated regularly with parents of students regarding child's progress.
- Collaborated with outside agencies delivering services for students with learning disabilities, especially when family requested interagency collaboration.
- Delivered direct instruction to dyslexic students receiving special education and assisted in attainment of IEP goals.
Dyslexia Interventionist
Fort Bend ISD
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Employed variety of instructional techniques and media to meet needs and capabilities of assigned dyslexic students.
- Implemented instructional, therapeutic or skill development program for assigned students and showed written evidence of preparation.
- Developed teachers to improve practices as evidenced by improved student achievement on district formative and standardized measures.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Kindergarten Teacher
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Houston Independent School Distict
08.2010 - 08.2016
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
Education
Doctorate Ed.D - Educational Leadership For Higher Education
St. Edward's University
Austin, TX12.2022
Master of Science - Architecture
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX08.2002
Skills
- Academic Administration Knowledge
- Student Guidance
- Academic Goal Advisement
- Student Retention
- Student Recruitment
- Academic Administration
- Planning and Coordination
Certification
- EC-4 Generalist Certification
- K-12 Special Education Certification
- ESL Certification
- Principal Certification (November 2023)
- Neuhaus Dyslexia Certification
- Project READ Dyslexia Certification
- Take Flight Dyslexia Certification
Timeline
Dean of Early College
High Island ISD
08.2022 - Current
Dyslexia Specialist/504 Coordinator
High Island ISD
08.2022 - Current
Dyslexia Interventionist
Fort Bend ISD
08.2018 - 08.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2016 - 08.2017
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Houston Independent School Distict
08.2010 - 08.2016
Doctorate Ed.D - Educational Leadership For Higher Education
St. Edward's University
Master of Science - Architecture
Prairie View A & M University
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Prairie View A & M University
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