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Jenny Brannon

Selkirk,NY

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at the City School District of Albany, excelling in instructional leadership and data-driven instruction. Enhanced student achievement through effective parent engagement and communication, while fostering a positive school culture. Skilled in mentoring educators and implementing strategies that significantly improved attendance and academic outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

City School District of Albany
Albany, NY
07.2024 - Current

Monitor student discipline for an academy of approximately 650 students, promoting a positive school climate and culture
Guide the MTSS academy team in providing interventions to support students academically and behaviorally
Partner with the administrative team to support school operations and analyze data to inform building-wide practices in alignment with the vision, mission and goals
Collaborate with principals and district supervisors to support teachers through classroom observations and regular feedback
Foster a safe learning environment by implementing safety protocols in collaboration with security personnel
Facilitate professional development for teachers, fostering continuous improvement in instructional practices
Collaborate with assistant principals to coordinate and manage summer school programming

Attendance Teacher

City School District of Albany
Albany, NY
08.2021 - 07.2024

Collaborated with elementary and secondary level MTSS teams to provide students with academic and social-emotional support
Monitored data to identify trends and implement strategies for improving student attendance
Coordinated Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) attendance initiatives
Managed home-school partnerships, relationships with community organizations and county agencies to support student success

Mentored new teachers by promoting best practices and supporting their professional development goals

Secondary School Teacher

City School District of Albany
Albany, NY
09.2016 - 07.2021

Developed differentiated college and career preparation, ELA and AVID lesson plans aligned to state standards
Improved educational outcomes and student performance by using data-driven instructional strategies
Implemented RTI and MTSS strategies to support student achievement and success
Served on the Building Leadership Team and College and Career Task-force committees

Collaborated with colleagues to increase student engagement through the development of differentiated lesson plans

Mentored new teachers by providing insight on best practices for classroom management and instructional strategies

Coordinated all 21st CCLC after school programming building-wide

Manager of Member Education

SEFCU
Albany, NY
07.2007 - 08.2016

Developed framework, formulated policies and procedures to support credit union member education, community educational outreach and the member education team
Established and maintained program and employee performance data
Maintained the online financial education resource center
Developed and modified curriculum using evidence-based research and curriculum standards for audiences including credit union member groups, TANF recipients, community organizations, elementary/secondary education and college students
Produced supplemental educational and promotional messages
Designed and implemented train-the-trainer programs for smaller credit unions, employees of non-profit community organizations, and school district staff
Cultivated and maintained business relationships

Education

Certificate of Advanced Study - Educational Leadership

SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
08-2024

Master of Science - Secondary Education

University of Albany
Albany, NY
05-2004

Skills

  • Instructional leadership
  • Parent engagement and communication
  • Student achievement
  • Data-driven instruction

Timeline

Assistant Principal

City School District of Albany
07.2024 - Current

Attendance Teacher

City School District of Albany
08.2021 - 07.2024

Secondary School Teacher

City School District of Albany
09.2016 - 07.2021

Manager of Member Education

SEFCU
07.2007 - 08.2016

Certificate of Advanced Study - Educational Leadership

SUNY New Paltz

Master of Science - Secondary Education

University of Albany
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