Seth J Bynum
Beverly,USA
Summary
Relationship-driven professional focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning special events.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Dean of Students
Salem Charter Academy
Salem, MA
07.2024 - Current
- In collaboration with the Dean of Students, the Assistant Dean of Students will ensure the effective implementation of Salem Academy’s Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Working with staff, students, and families to promote a safe and supportive school culture
- Working with the Executive Director, Principals, and Dean of Students to provide staff training on policies and procedures regarding behavior and culture
- Actively monitor student behavior in common areas throughout the day
- Ensuring that Positive Behavior Supports are implemented effectively
- Communicating with families and staff regarding behavior incidents
- Oversees the day-day-day logistics of the internal and external mentorship programs
- Supervising restorative circles, reflection rooms, and detention when necessary
- Administering behavior plans and other supports as needed
- Reporting all incidents of bullying and harassment as stated in the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan
Intake & Recruitment Specialist/ Dean of Students
New Liberty Innovation School
Salem, MA
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Lead all student discipline. Notify staff with a daily update by the end of the day.
- Member of Student Support Team (SST) & FELT
- Conducts outreach to other schools/programs to recruit students to NLIS
- Oversees all aspects of student transfers into New Liberty; works closely with PIC; assists with many aspects of student intake
- Works with Academic Facilitator to develop online classes and incorporate blended learning into their classroom (Edgenuity)
- Lead referral process
- Substitution coverage for teacher (when needed)
- Assist with Family Engagement Facilitator regarding home visits, individual attendance plans, student support, etc.
- Available to work with students in crisis or for those who need some time out of class
- Co-Advisor to students
- Member of ILT team
- Assist with re-engagement and tracking of students on our dropout list
Site Coordinator
Watertown Community Education - Hosmer Elementary School
Watertown, MA
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Provide leadership, supervision, and management for all aspects of after-school program
- Assist staff in developing project-based learning activities, supporting students' needs, managing behavior concerns, and adhering to a daily program-wide and group schedule.
- Create and manage staff schedules and coverage for staff absences.
- Build relationships with parents and families, including but not limited to: responding to concerns/ideas; communicating through newsletters/website updates/other methods, advertising, and leading an annual parent orientation meeting and three Parent Advisory Board meetings per year.
- Act as the principal liaison between the extended day program and school day staff (including custodial staff) on student concerns, family needs, building issues, etc.
- Work with Special Education consultants as necessary to implement student support plans during Extended Day.
- Work with the Director of Community Education to hire staff, create staff schedules, and manage payroll.
- Prepare and hold after-school building-based and grade-alike meetings a minimum of once per month.
- Prepare and perform goal setting and annual performance evaluations of staff, including recommendations for re-appointment.
Site Director
For Kids Only
Peabody, MA
02.2017 - 07.2021
- A key collaborator with parents, caregivers, teachers/faculty, and local community groups.
- Manage and lead the day-to-day administration of the program and supervision of all children enrolled and staff employed
- Directly supervise out-of-school time educators, public school teachers, community content specialists, volunteers, youth leaders and others.
- Make recommendations for salary adjustments, dismissals, and promotions for employees in the program; Oversee the planning of intentional, project-based curriculum planning and scheduling of staff and children, and the development of in-service training programs for the staff;
- Ensure all program activities are developmentally appropriate and aligned to selected academic and intermediary outcomes to enhance the social, physical, and intellectual well-being of the children and promote project based learning aligned to Common Core Standards and school improvement goals
- Design and implement family and community events, as required by FKO and align family/community events and practices to needs of afterschool participants and families and PPS family support goals;
- Develop an atmosphere of support for the program within the community and act as a resource for families, school personnel and community members
- Attend weekly FKO Site Director meetings, FKO Leadership Team meetings and all state-wide or regional meetings/trainings/workshops
Paraprofessional and teacher's aid in the TSP classroom
Bates Elementary School
Salem, MA
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Assist the lead teacher in developing core class curriculum
- Manage worksheets for students on a daily basis
- Provide support to students in handling class assignments
- Help the lead teacher in developing homework guidelines
- Meet with parents regarding each individual students’ progress
- Take disciplinary actions if students are not behaving appropriate
Group Leader
For Kids Only
Peabody, MA
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Provide feedback to parents
- Communicate with coworkers to ensure a smooth-running day
- Help struggling families within education
- Provide community based learning
- Encourages children to gain social skills in a safe, multicultural, learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Salem State University
Salem, MA01-2016
Skills
- Positive Team Member
- Supportive
- Communication
- Leadership
- Cultural Awareness
- Patience
- Dependability
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Organization
- Handling Pressure
- Persistent
RELEVANT COURSES
- Principles and Fundamentals of Special Education
- The Premise of the School and Child Care
- Exploring Education
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Urban Education
- Teaching Strategies in the Multicultural Classroom
- Mathematics for the Elementary teachers 1&2
- Child Growth
- Adolescent Psychology
- Literature for Children in the Elementary Grades
- Responding to Diversity in Contemporary Secondary School
Timeline
Assistant Dean of Students
Salem Charter Academy
07.2024 - Current
Site Coordinator
Watertown Community Education - Hosmer Elementary School
08.2021 - 02.2022
Intake & Recruitment Specialist/ Dean of Students
New Liberty Innovation School
02.2021 - 07.2024
Site Director
For Kids Only
02.2017 - 07.2021
Paraprofessional and teacher's aid in the TSP classroom
Bates Elementary School
09.2016 - 02.2017
Group Leader
For Kids Only
07.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Salem State University