Superintendent
Resume:
ERIC L. MINUS, Ed.D.
**** ******** **** *****, ****** Spring, Maryland 20905
******@*****.***
“Whatever you do, strive to do it so well that no man living, no man dead, and no man yet to be born can do it any better.”
- Dr. Benjamin E. Mays
SCHOOL DISTRICT EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Seasoned, intuitive, and goal-oriented professional, offering comprehensive leadership and teaching experience in high school and college education. Equipped with strong academic background and extensive training; along with solid adeptness in school administration, personnel supervision, policy development and execution, program implementation and evaluation, effective instructional strategies, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning. Possess proven expertise in formulating and implementing plans, with strong focus on leading the organization toward achievement of missions, vision, and values. Demonstrated mastery in leading district-wide educational programs and reports, with outstanding ability to deploy resources and prioritize projects. Possess excellent communication and presentation skills, along with interpersonal abilities; effectively listen and deal accordingly with individuals from all levels.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
PRINCIPAL: 2010–Present
John F. Kennedy High School - Silver Spring, MD
Lead the transformation of one of the most impacted and diverse high schools in Montgomery County, Maryland. Established a shared cluster vision and direction for 5,000 students in the Kennedy cluster by organizing and facilitating 6 cluster elementary and secondary schools. Provide expert direction to daily operations of the school with more than 1800 students. Administer and coordinate various programs of the school, including International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Program, Leadership Training Institute, Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC), Health Careers and Physical Therapy Academy, Media Communications Academy, Creative Multimedia Academy, College Institute, School-Community-Based (SCB) special education program, Learning for Independence (LFI) special education program, as well as learning and academic disabilities program.
Key Contributions:
- Significantly optimized academic achievement of incoming grade 9 students to high school through innovative creation of the “Destination Graduation” effort, thereby increasing eligibility of grade 9 students by 17% in one 9-week quarter and by 30% in one year.
- Drove school toward sustainable growth by successfully increasing the following:
- Number of grade 9 students earning honor roll recognition by 30% in one year
- Enrollment of students in advanced placement courses by 20% in one year
- Student achievement on the SAT by 82 points from 1420 to 1502 in one year
- Facilitated efforts in significantly reducing overall school ineligibility from 38% to 20% in one year as well as the number of student referrals and suspensions by 15% from 2010 to 2012.
- Broadened school connections by soliciting and incorporating multi-stakeholder input into decision-making processes as part of the Baldrige-Guided School Improvement Team initiative.
- Successfully managed the application and implementation of Positive Behavior and Support Systems (PBIS).
- Established the school’s vision with focus on personal responsibility, respectful interactions, intelligence is effort-based, and diversity is celebrated; ensured and delivered a safe learning environment.
PRINCIPAL: 2004–2010
Francis Scott Key Middle School - Silver Spring, MD
Received promotion to lead the transformation of one of the most impacted and diverse middle schools in Montgomery County, Maryland. Presided over school operations during the time when student enrollment was approximately 705 and was drastically declining from the previous year. Directed and facilitated the application and authorization of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP) from grade 6 – 10. Organized and carried out both special education and English-language learners (ELL) programs.
Key Contributions:
- Successfully increased the total student enrollment by 200 students from school year 2005 – 2008.
- Significantly boosted grade 8 student enrollment rate in Algebra I from 29% to 90% from 2005 to 2009.
- Fulfilled an instrumental role in attaining an increase of 30 percentage points in the number of students who successfully completed Algebra I from 2005 to 2007.
- Led efforts in improving academic achievement of African American and Hispanic students entitled for free and reduced meals (FARMs) as well as English-language learners (ELLs) and special education subgroups by 30 percentage points in the area of mathematics, from 45% to 75%, on the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) in one year.
- Systematically implemented the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system, resulting in a decrease in student suspension by 50% in 2007; 60% in 2008; and 62% in 2009.
- Instigated a well-planned strategy that reduced ineligibility from 33% to 7%.
- Brought an 85% increase in parent attendance and participation in PTSA meetings within 1 year through the “Family Night” initiative.
- Led and managed the planning, design, and implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP) at the middle and high school levels.
- Galvanized resources for IB MYP by forming long-term business partnerships with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other non-profit organizations.
- Rendered hands-on supervision to staff in developing Baldrige strategies, including use of quality tools and classroom data displays for effective planning and execution of quality lessons.
- Utilized superior interpersonal and communication skills in providing grade 6 students access to foreign language opportunities.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: 2003–2004
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 1 AND 2: 2001–2003
White Oak Middle School - Silver Spring, MD
Administered the creation and implementation of a master schedule in a school with 900 students. Provided keen oversight in monitoring and assessing certified and support staff. Rendered key assistance to students through mentor programs, while spearheading school improvement activities.
Key Contributions:
- Instituted initiatives that improved student achievement on mathematics state assessment from 64% to 74%.
- Mentored new and experienced district teachers in the district through the teacher support cohort program.
- Utilized Baldrige-guided school improvement tools in devising a school-wide protocol for shared decision-making process.
- Successfully established Boys Actively Seeking Individual Change (B.A.S.I.C) to assist African-American and Latino male students with academic achievement.
- Supported professional development of school leaders by facilitating presentations on topics such as dealing with change and dynamics of group development.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR: 2011–Present
The George Washington University - Silver Spring, MD
Provided direct supervision and instructional leadership to school personnel. Monitored and thoroughly evaluated Masters level candidates through the school administrative and supervision internship process. Fostered the relevance of critical thinking and problem solving to 21st century education leadership through comprehensive classroom instruction.
SCIENCE TEACHER: 1999–2001
Montgomery Blair High School - Silver Spring, MD
Expertly conducted classroom instruction by introducing the Socratic seminar format to students. Applied components of critical thinking and problem solving in promoting an environment of high expectations and rigor in support to student’s learning. Rendered key assistance to the academic and social development of high school students through proactive training and supervision to 45 – 60 minority students in a program called SANKOFA.
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR: 1998
Old Dominion University - Norfolk, VA
Performed detailed assessment to Masters level candidates through the Long Term Care administration practicum process. Promoted the relevance of critical thinking and problem solving to 21st century education leadership through comprehensive classroom instruction.
SCIENCE TEACHER AND TEAM LEADER: 1996–1997
SCIENCE TEACHER: 1994–1996
Crittenden Middle School - Newport News, VA
Aided teachers and students in achieving their school goals as grade team leader. Designed and implemented a male mentoring program (B.A.S.I.C) Boys Actively Seeking Individual Change to support student’s academic and social success.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
LICENSED HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATOR: 1997–1999
Marriott Senior Living Services - Washington, DC
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
DOCTORATE OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY STUDIES: 2010
The George Washington University, Washington, DC
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH, WITH EMPHASIS IN LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION: 1997
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIOLOGY: 1994
Hampton University, Hampton, VA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The SUPES (Superintendent’s) Academy Fellowship, Philadelphia, PA: 2012
Maryland State Certification: Administrator II Certification: 2001
Maryland State Advanced Professional Certificate: Biology, Grades 7–12: 1999
Virginia State Professional Certificate: Biology, Grades 7–12: 1995
Virginia Board of Nursing Home Administrators: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator: 1997–2005
Maryland Board of Health Care Administrators: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator: 1997–2005
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD): 2004–2012
Member, American Association of School Administration (AASA): 2006–2012
Principal’s Advisory Board to Human Resources for Montgomery County Public Schools: 2007–Present
Board of Directors, Dr. Tony Minus Scholarship Fund, Inc.: 2003–Present
Granted $1,000 scholarship to 10 minority students in support of their pursuit of higher education
Middle School Delegate, Montgomery County Association of School Administrators and Principals (MCAAP) Board of Directors: 2006–2009
Co-Chairman, Middle School Principals’ Professional Learning Community: 2006–2009
Performed extensive research, defined best practices, and provided recommendations to the Organizational Structures Project Team; contributing to the development of the MCPS Middle School Reform Plan during the 2006 school year
AWARDS
Montgomery County Public Schools Principal of the Year: 2010
Washington Post Distinguished Leadership Award: 2010
United States Congress Citation issued by Congressman Chris Van Hollen: 2010
Montgomery County Council Proclamation issued by Council President Nancy Floreen: 2010
Montgomery County Legislative District Citation issued by Delegate Shelia E. Hixson: 2010
United States Black Engineer and Information Technology Magazine Certificate of Recognition: 2007
PUBLICATION
Minus, E. (2010). Leading in the middle: Leadership behaviors of principals that promote student achievement in schools. Dissertation Abstracts International. (UMI No. 3397616). Ann Arbor, MI.
PRESENTATIONS
Minus, E. (2006, 2007, and 2009). Algebra I achievement, middle school reform, and suspension. Board of Education Meetings, Rockville, MD.
Minus, E. (2009). Engaging instruction using SMART board / Promethean technology within the IB structure. International Baccalaureate (IB) Heads of School Conference, Seville, Spain.
Minus, E. (2008). Annual conference focusing on the achievement of African American males. Maryland Middle School Association (MMSA), Annapolis, MD.
Minus, E. (2007). Raising student achievement in mathematics. Montgomery County Association of School Administrators Conference, St, Michaels, MD.
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