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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, DE
08-2000

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
01-1997

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
01-1995

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