Tirza Fernandez-Brazier
Baton Rouge,Louisiana
Summary
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of the Strategic Plan. Passionate about managing and overseeing the implementation of the districts daily instructional and operational goals. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement processes, procedures and protocols.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director, Student and Family Support
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
07.2022 - Current
- Manage Multi-Level Student and Family Support Offices
- Worked closely with Senior Leadership and Department Leads to guide Instructional and Operational strategy.
- Build relationships with students, families, employees and community stakeholders.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct Strategic Goals of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and to support district and departmental initiatives.
- Manage and Supervise 140+ District Personnel and School Level Staff
Director of Counseling and Guidance
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
06.2016 - 07.2022
- Facilitated and Implemented a District Wide Comprehensive Counseling Program
- Implemented Processes and Procedures
- Supervised a district team and more than 100+ School Based School Counselors
- Budgetary Management
- Professional Development and Training
- Policy Revisions
District Instructional Specialist
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed distance learning tools and curriculum and supported faculty with implementation.
- Verified compliance with all state and local education requirements.
- Assisted in development and adjustment of IEPs.
- Collaborate with teachers to determine curriculum efficacy.
- Utilized recorded data to implement actionable curriculum improvements.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
District Coordinator, Testing & Counseling Services
Recovery School District
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Supervise and evaluate school counselors
- Provide counseling and testing support for 83 direct-run and charter schools throughout the state
- Provide instructional leadership in coordinating and implementing assessment-based curricula and instructional services for all RSD schools; Create Master Schedules for RSD Schools
- Conduct Compass school and classroom evaluations
- Supervise all counselors in RSD schools
- Ensure effective implementation of Common Core State Standards
- Coordinate testing for all RSD schools statewide
- Supervise Jobs for Americas Graduates (JAG) for all RSD schools
- Evaluate assessment and curriculum implementation and revise as needed
- Develop comprehensive programs that meet student needs
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
- Accurately and appropriately interpret and utilize student data
- Train all RSD Test Coordinators statewide in appropriate District and State testing procedures
- Disaggregate, analyze, disseminate, and prepare reports on state testing data
- Supervise homebound and homeless instruction for all RSD schools.
Accountability & Assessment Coordinator
Recovery School District
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Supervise and evaluate all Counselors in direct run RSD schools
- Coordinate and Facilitate District Testing
- Analyze test data results and trends
- Managed district operating system database
- Facilitate testing procedures at direct-run RSD schools
- Process data during school grading periods
Lead Counselor & School Test Coordinator
Recovery School District
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Evaluate student transcripts for accuracy and future program eligibility
- Assist students with college applications and admissions, FAFSA and scholarships
- Serve as member of Administrative Leadership Team
- Develop comprehensive programs that meet student needs
- Provide individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students
- Promote a positive, caring, and safe climate for learning
- Communicate effectively with students and staff
- Accurately and appropriately interpret and utilize student data
- Coordinate state testing for students
- Train Test Administrators in appropriate District and State testing procedures
- Disaggregate, analyze, disseminate, and prepare reports on state testing data.
Master Teacher/Grade Level Chair/Accelerated Math Instructor
Dallas Independent School District
01.2006 - 07.2011
- Facilitate and implement instruction for Elementary Scholars
- Develop and supervise multiple teacher-training sessions
- Serve as school liaison for district departments
- Coordinate after-school tutorials and exam prep
- Supervise school-wide TAKS intervention plan
- Collaborate with staff to systemize the delivery of instructional materials and training for math programs.
Teacher/Literacy
Iberville Parish School Board
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Served as school wide Literacy Chair
- Serve as liaison between administration and grade level staff
- Collaborate with teachers to evaluate program needs and updates
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Louisiana Dept
- Of Education, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Teacher
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board
08.1999 - 08.2003
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Louisiana Dept
- Of Education, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph’s Academy
Baton Rouge, LABachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Southern University A&M College
Baton Rouge, LAMaster of Arts - School Counseling
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TXSkills
- Problem solving, planning, and troubleshooting skills
- Data Analysis and Desegregation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work well independently as well as in a team
- Flexible and able to handle multiple tasks accurately and expeditiously
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Executive Director, Student and Family Support
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
07.2022 - Current
Director of Counseling and Guidance
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
06.2016 - 07.2022
District Instructional Specialist
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
04.2014 - 06.2016
District Coordinator, Testing & Counseling Services
Recovery School District
05.2013 - 04.2014
Accountability & Assessment Coordinator
Recovery School District
07.2012 - 05.2013
Lead Counselor & School Test Coordinator
Recovery School District
07.2011 - 07.2012
Master Teacher/Grade Level Chair/Accelerated Math Instructor
Dallas Independent School District
01.2006 - 07.2011
Teacher/Literacy
Iberville Parish School Board
08.2003 - 08.2005
Teacher
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board
08.1999 - 08.2003
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph’s Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Southern University A&M College
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Prairie View A&M University
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