ELIZABETH BROWN
Bear,DE
Summary
Self-driven Assistant Principal with 3 years of experience providing support to the High School Principal in the operation of all school programs, school improvement plans, goal setting and progress monitoring. Decisive and fair in managing equitable disciplinary responses to student behavioral issues. Assists with raising graduation rates by coaching and inspiring teachers to provide high-quality learning experiences for students. Excellent organizational skills coupled with strong communication and parent-facing skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
William Penn School District
Lansdowne, PA
08.2020 - Current
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
School Counselor
William Penn School District
Lansdowne, PA
08.2007 - 08.2020
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Reviewed transcripts to verify students met graduation or college entrance requirements and wrote letters of recommendation.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Organized college tours for graduating students and coordinated group visits from high schools.
English Teacher
Southeast Delco School District
Folcroft, PA
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Cabrini University
Wayne, PA05.2014
Master of Arts - School Counseling
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, NC05.2002
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Behavioral Intervention
- Middle School Education
- Organizational Leadership
- Program Implementation
Certification
- K-12 Administrative I/Principal Certification, Educational Leadership
2016
- Pennsylvania Lifetime Certification, Secondary School Counselor 7-12
2013
- Pennsylvania Teacher Lifetime Certification, English 7-12
2008
Publications
Publication: WHYY
December 2020
Career Highlight
Publication: WHYY
December 2020
Timeline
Assistant Principal
William Penn School District
08.2020 - Current
School Counselor
William Penn School District
08.2007 - 08.2020
English Teacher
Southeast Delco School District
08.2004 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Cabrini University
Master of Arts - School Counseling
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Johnson C. Smith University