Mark Mayer
Dewey Beach,DE
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Brandywine School District and Cape Henlopen School District, excelling in instructional strategy and team development. Skilled in creating inclusive environments and implementing effective IEPs, fostering student success. Committed to operational excellence and cultivating strong relationships, ensuring compliance with educational standards and enhancing community engagement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Special Education Teacher
Cape Henlopen School District
Lewes, DE
08.2023 - Current
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Concord High School Principal
Brandywine School District
Wilmington, DE
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Talley Middle School Principal
Brandywine School District
Wilmington, DE
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
Supervisor of Special Education Programs
Brandywine School District
Wilmington, DE
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Wrote, implemented, and supervised the IDEA Grant within the Consolidated Grant.
- Supervised and ensured procedures and regulations to ensure compliance with Federal and State Law across Pre-School through our age 21 educational programming.
- Supervised and distributed State of Delaware Unit Count across all schools.
Assistant Principal Middle and High School
Brandywine School District
Wilmington, DE
07.2007 - 06.2012
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE08-2000
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE01-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
Newark, DE01-1995
Skills
- Service Oriented
- Equity Focused
- Instructionally Strategic
- Collaborative Educator
- Reflective in Practice
Timeline
Secondary Special Education Teacher
Cape Henlopen School District
08.2023 - Current
Concord High School Principal
Brandywine School District
07.2019 - 06.2023
Talley Middle School Principal
Brandywine School District
07.2015 - 06.2019
Supervisor of Special Education Programs
Brandywine School District
07.2012 - 06.2015
Assistant Principal Middle and High School
Brandywine School District
07.2007 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Special Education
Wilmington University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
Community Activities
Director of Football Operations, Cape Henlopen High School
Game Manager, Cape Henlopen High School
Member of the Dewey Beach Finance Committee
Volunteer Coach for a Middle School Baseball Team