Travis D. Brandy
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Exceptionally organized and professional Administrator, who is data-driven with experience in leading schools to greater success. Firm understanding and knowledge of K-12 instructional programs and school management such as research-based instructional strategies, master schedule, budget development, and systems implementation. Dedicated to development of equitable educational settings ensuring all students are truly college and career ready.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrator of Instruction
Educational Transformation Office
06.2023 - Current
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Implemented full scale STEAM Fabrication labs across 12 elementary and middle schools in the HEET Community of Schools
Community of Schools Administrator
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Lead, supported, monitored Early Education, Elementary and Secondary School Principals supporting them with their school’s progress towards key District and mutually agreed upon instructional and operational goals
- Planned and organized alternatives to suspension with Principals, which resulted in decrease in days lost to suspensions from 144 to 50
- Implemented TK-12 pathway in creative and performing arts, which includes several CTE pathways
- Secured $500K grant to implement arts integration across 19 school sites
- Collaborated with industry partners to expand number of internships available to high school students
- Analyzed school and student data to drive instructional changes and improvements at schools to develop and implement professional development programs and activities that address diverse students' needs
Principal
Los Angeles High School
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Successfully implemented full inclusion of 100% of students with mild to moderate disabilities into general education setting
- Increased percentage of Black and Latinx students taking honors and AP courses from 22% to 60 percent
- Planned, developed, and administered variety of support systems allowing student population to achieve at their maximum potential, as evidenced by 95% of students indicating feelings of acceptance at school based on School Experience Survey data
- Conferred and consulted with school and District personnel, parents and pupils pertaining to academic and behavioral issues and established alternative interventions, which decreased student suspensions to all-time low of 0.1% in 2018-2019 school year.
Assistant Principal
Hollywood High School
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Secured $1M multi year grant to effectively lead implementation of Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
- Increased number of students participating in both dual and concurrent enrollment from 20% to 45%
- Implemented four year math course sequence for both Honors and non-honors students
- Expanded CTE pathways with dual enrollment leading to Child Development Associate Teacher for students enrolled in Teaching Career Academy.
Specialist
12.2010 - 08.2013
- Supervised and monitored staff of 100 therapists; ensure compliance on Modified Consent Decree along with all state and federal laws
- Planned and implemented Professional Development for therapists to support core curriculum and assisted with implementation of Language & Speech services within RTI2 Model
- Supported development and implementation of innovative programs for students attending special education centers
- Consulted with Due Process Department as needed to complete informal dispute resolution and due process settlement agreements.
Program Specialist
11.2009 - 12.2010
- Provided support to school site administrators to develop and maintain special education programs in comprehensive and alternative schools for students in grades TK-12
- Analyzed and collected data for Modified Consent Decree and ensured students in all programs were receiving free, appropriate, public education in least restrictive environment as outlined in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- Delivered on-going professional development for school site and assisted them in implementing individualized education programs for their students with disabilities
- Led teachers in development of lessons and implementation of instructional strategies, which include differentiation to support both students with disabilities and English language learners.
Mathematics Teacher
Washington Preparatory High School
09.2004 - 11.2009
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Increased average student score by 25 percentage points on Periodic Assessment
Education
Ed.D - Educational Administration
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CAMaster of Science - Special Education
National University
La Jolla, CABachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Pt. Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CASkills
- Equity in Education
- Staff Leadership
- Performance Improvement
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Community Partnerships
- School Logistics Programs Oversight
- Group Facilitation and Presentations
- Instructional Leadership
Accomplishments
- Instituted peer review program for teaching professionals which promoted collaborative teamwork, respect and appreciation between staff members.
- Improved student SBA testing scores to attain district, state and federal standards.
- Awarded AALA Administrator of the Year in 2019.
- Integrated Schoology into daily classroom instruction, which allowed students greater access to information.
- Overhauled ineffective processes and designed behavior modification plan, which successfully reduced suspension and detentions 95%.
Certification
- Administrative Services Credential
- Educational Specialist Credential
- Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development
Timeline
Administrator of Instruction
Educational Transformation Office
06.2023 - Current
Community of Schools Administrator
07.2019 - 06.2023
Principal
Los Angeles High School
07.2016 - 07.2019
Assistant Principal
Hollywood High School
08.2013 - 06.2016
Specialist
12.2010 - 08.2013
Program Specialist
11.2009 - 12.2010
Mathematics Teacher
Washington Preparatory High School
09.2004 - 11.2009
Ed.D - Educational Administration
Pepperdine University
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Pt. Loma Nazarene University
- Administrative Services Credential
- Educational Specialist Credential
- Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development
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