Michael Brookie - School Administrator
Canonsburg,PA
Summary
Professional Summary
I am a passionate instructor and instructional leader of learners with over 20 years experience. As a school administrator for the last 14 years, I focus on working with curriculum, data analysis, program development, assessment and implementation of learning management platforms to provide stakeholders with an efficient educational product. I thrive on creatively collaborating with subject matter experts to design the most effective programs and solutions. My expertise lies in creating a collaborative culture to effectively translate instructional goals into meaningful training materials and opportunities. Our instructional success is evidenced by data collected through summative and formative data ensured by data to drive the design. I am a self-starter that manages projects from start to finish through collaboration, feedback, reflection and evaluation. I am able to work in a fast paced capacity while adapting to overcome challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Administrator
Peters Township School District
McMurray, PA
02.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with subject matter experts on creation of modules using Canvas Learning Management system (LMS) tailored to needs of learners and supervised implementation through observation and feedback
- Identified and utilized appropriate instructional design models such as ADDIE and Backwards design for Instructor Trainings and Curriculum discussions and reviews
- Documented and analyzed baseline data for over 600 learners including gap identification, content instructor collaboration meetings and performance goals to drive design process and ensure alignment with objectives and standards (84% of students scored either above 70% or showed 20% growth when comparing results of baseline assessment to end of year assessment)
- Partnered with English Language Arts content team in writing new ELA curriculum that significantly improving school's Business Times Rankings (4th ELA ranked 44 in 2015; 4th ELA ranked 9th in 2019), (5th ELA ranked 23 in 2015; 5th ELA ranked 8 in 2019)
- Successfully integrated iterate intervention and enrichment programs to ensure effectiveness of each participant (McMurray placed in top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores. Reading proficiency results landed in top 5% for 2018-19 school year)
- Significantly improved school culture by mobilizing school-wide FOCUS GROUP of teachers, administrators, secretaries, nurses, parents and counselors to plan activities and celebrations for all stakeholders
- Member of administrative onboarding team responsible for training new instructors on use of educational database (EdInsight) and resources available on Standards aligned System (SAS) website
School Administrator
Bethel Park School District
Bethel Park, PA
08.2008 - 02.2015
- Applied adult learning principles to plan, coordinate and deliver train the trainer sessions for staff such as Evaluation and Feedback Model, Data Retrieval and Analysis, Classroom Management and Differentiated Instruction
- Led ELA Mid-Cycle Curriculum Review Committee consisting content area specialists (K-12) through process of Curriculum alignment and Resource Analysis This process strongly contributed to Pennsylvania Keystone Awards for School Performance profile (SPP) scores (2012-13 SPP=93.2) (2013-14 SPP=92.2)
- Enhanced communication between grade levels by working directly with EdInsight (Educational Technology Company) technology programmers then delivered train the trainer sessions for entire district staff on EdInsight features including Item Analysis and Response to Intervention (RTI) Summary Documentation.
- Formed Safety and Security team consisting of staff members and led them through process of creating and implementing programs (HERO, KIDTALK) that significantly decreased incidents of classroom misbehavior and bullying
Education
Master of Education - Administrative Program For Principals
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA12.1999
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Program Development
- Leadership and Management
- Data Collection and Management
- Conflict Mediation and Resolution
- Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Google Classroom)
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Innovation and Creativity
- Collaborative Culture Builder
- Technology Skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suites and other Educational Databases (PowerSchool, EdInsight, Prosoft)
- Community engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Goal planning
Additional Work History
Assistant Principal -Colfax Accelerated Learning Academy (Pittsburgh Public Schools)
Instructor/Clinical Instructor -Colfax Accelerated Learning Academy (Pittsburgh Public Schools)
Lead Teacher -Northview Heights Elementary (Pittsburgh Public Schools)
Instructor - Northside Urban Pathways
Certification
Pennsylvania K-12 Administrative Level II Certification
Pennsylvania Elementary Teaching K-6 Certification
Certified National Train the Trainer for The Center for Teacher Effectiveness
Accomplishments
2012-13 and 2013-14 Pennsylvania Keystone Awards
Guest Speaker
Tri State Conference - School Improvement
Pennsylvania Department of Education - SAS and Professional Development Plans
Pittsburgh Public Schools - Motivating Teachers
Timeline
School Administrator
Peters Township School District
02.2015 - Current
School Administrator
Bethel Park School District
08.2008 - 02.2015
Master of Education - Administrative Program For Principals
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
California University of Pennsylvania
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