LeAnthony Brown
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-oriented Educational Leader with expertise in enhancing student achievement, fostering school culture, and promoting staff development. Collaborates across disciplines to elevate educational processes, support staff growth, and strengthen parent communication. Committed to continuous improvement, driving schools toward higher performance standards while maintaining fairness and consistency in leadership.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Brown Bear Academy Incorported
11.2018 - Current
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance educational programs and services.
- Collaborated with staff to implement effective operational policies and procedures.
- Oversaw budget management, payroll and resource allocation for various programs.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Facilitated staff training sessions to improve team performance and engagement.
- Engaged with parents and community members to strengthen relationships and support.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations and accreditation standards consistently.
Assistant Principal
BRONZEVILLE LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Led Parent Data Talks to engage families in academic performance
- Designed School-Wide Discipline Protocols
- Established processes for effective PBIS program management
- Observed and coached teachers to improve instructional practices and student engagement.
- Co-hosted Common Core unpacking sessions to enhance curriculum alignment.
- Acted as liaison between school and community.
- Participated in Lighthouse Academies Leadership Conferences
Assistant Principal
FERNWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Designed School-Wide Discipline Protocols
- Improved Student Attendance and Compliance Rate
- Established a Saturday Detention Program
- Co-Host Common Core Unpacking Sessions
- Monitor student attendance and assessment data
- Create school-wide PBIS logistics
- Facilitated parent discussions on student performance and strategies for improvement, enhancing family engagement in academic progress
- Assist with the development of the CIWP (Continuous Improvement Work Plan) and Full School Day Plan
- Analyzed students’ attendance, academic and behavioral data
- Analyzed dashboard analytics to identify trends in student data, guiding instructional decisions and targeted interventions
- Collaborated to develop and present Performance Management presentation to Rock Island Network administrators, aligning school goals with network expectations
- Successfully completed the Reach Teacher Evaluation Certification Assessments 1-5
- Coordinated Fire, Disaster and Lock Down drills.
- Serve as liaison between school and community.
- Improved Math achievement scores
6th - 8th Grade Math Instructor
Anthony Overton School
08.2008 - 06.2011
8th Grade Instructor
James R. Doolittle Jr. School
08.2005 - 07.2008
7th & 8th Grade Instructor
John Foster Dulles School
08.2001 - 07.2005
Teacher Assistant
Laura S. Ward School
08.1996 - 07.1999
Education
M.A. Educational Administration -
Chicago State University
IL01-2005
B.S. Elementary Education -
Chicago State University
IL01-1999
Skills
- Response to Intervention Coordination
- Behavioral Intervention Strategies
- Discipline Policy Development
- Mentor of at-risk students
- Teacher Mentor
- Piloted the Boys to Men Mentoring Program
- Leadership Development Workshops
- Improve attendance rate
- Improved school climate
- Data analysis
- Coordinate Peer Coaching Sessions
- Parent partnerships
Accomplishments
Created schoolwide discipline plan and protocols to increase restorative practices
References
Available Upon Request, "Mr. Brown is definitely a positive male role model who immediately gained respect from students, staff, administrators and parents with his unapologetic honesty, positive disposition and humble personality." - Ms. J. Davis, "Mr. Brown is the greatest supporter a principal could wish for. Mr. Brown is an all hands on deck administrator. Hiring Mr. Brown was the smartest administrative move I made" - Mr. R. Towner, "I used to watch Mr. Brown from afar and try to duplicate the initiatives he created at his school to improve student compliance and our attendance rate. He was a phenomenal force for Fernwood" - Ms. K. Beverly
Timeline
Executive Director
Brown Bear Academy Incorported
11.2018 - Current
Assistant Principal
BRONZEVILLE LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL
07.2015 - 10.2018
Assistant Principal
FERNWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
07.2011 - 06.2014
6th - 8th Grade Math Instructor
Anthony Overton School
08.2008 - 06.2011
8th Grade Instructor
James R. Doolittle Jr. School
08.2005 - 07.2008
7th & 8th Grade Instructor
John Foster Dulles School
08.2001 - 07.2005
Teacher Assistant
Laura S. Ward School
08.1996 - 07.1999
M.A. Educational Administration -
Chicago State University
B.S. Elementary Education -
Chicago State University