MARK L. GLASER
Springfield, VA
E-mail: ****.*.******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A multi-dimensional entrepreneur and educator with diverse skill set in business, training,
management, communication, marketing, and governmental relations. Business skills include starting
and managing a corporation and president of a not-for-profit company. Having a background in
academic studies and practical experience is a dynamic combination.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FCFT - Springfield, VA. June 1, 2004-May 31, 2010
A twenty-seven year old not-for profit educational field company servicing members in the areas of
contract negotiations and professional representation.
President – Changed direction of the company with a more insightful vision and mission. Grew
company membership and increased income to new highs. .
• Actively developed a new budget process that increased production and profitability
while decreasing expenses.
• Represented the organization at local and State assembles and political fund raisers.
• Actively structured policy to give the organization enhanced creditability and improved
community status.
• Led restructuring from hierarchical management to self-empowered teams.
FAIRFAX COUNTY PULIC SCHOOLS - Fairfax, VA. 1974-2004
The U.S.A.’s tenth largest school system which delivers multi-faceted educational systems age 5 to
adult. The budget exceeds $2.1 billion.
Educational Specialist - Systematically taught students Math, Science, English, Reading, History,
and Language Arts effectively.
• Used successful strategies to prepared students for the Merit Scholarship Test, SAT, and
accreditation testing.
• Educational/Psychological Evaluation, Learning Disabilities, Department Chairman, directed
activities of departmental staff in the design and delivery of training programs, and mentored
student teachers.
• Used technology as an integrated approach.
GRADUATE UNIVERSITIES - Northern VA. 1998-1999
Adjunct Faculty - Education Department - Taught graduate course work to teachers.
Old Dominion University, Fort Belvoir, VA
Marymount University, Arlington, VA,
EVENTS CREATOR, INC., Fairfax County, VA
1982-1992
Initiated and managed a company with creative financing that provided retail venues and open-air
opportunities. Company grew to two large stores, totaling 55,000 sq ft.
Owner – Hands-on involvement in every aspect of small business, i.e. bookkeeping, marketing,
taxes, etc.
CONSULTANT
Research Consultant, U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
Special Projects Supervisor, Fairfax County Federation of Teachers.
Reader, National Board Certification, CEEB
Marketing and education, various companies
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVLOPMENT
American University, Washington, D. C., Ph.D., Educational Psychology,
Southern Connecticut University, New Haven, CT, M.S., Learning Systems
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, B.S, N.J., History
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA, Math and Computer Modules
Fairfield University School, Fairfield, CT, School Administration Licensure
Continuing education: Pedagogy and Computer Skill Development - Fairfield University, Fairfax
Academy, George Mason University, University of Virginia, Western Connecticut University
Fellowships/Scholarships
Basic Education Fellowship, Conceptual Constructs on Thomas Dewey
Science and Engineering Apprentice Program, Teaching New Technology, George Washington
University
Virginia State Scholarship Post Graduate Study
Undergraduate Scholarship, Monmouth College
Awards
EHS and Landmark Systems Partnership Award
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers, for Distinguished Service Award
Appreciation Award
Tele Award, Channel 10 presented an award for NOVA Issues Review
Toastmasters, Impromptu Speaking, Virginia Division
Fairfax County Public Schools, Sabbatical, Math and Computer Science
AFT Service Award
Commonwealth of Virginia
Appointed and reappointed to the State Board of Education’s Advisory Board for Teacher Education
and Licensure (ABTEL), Committee member-evaluated application of Career Switch program for
Virginia Public Schools, set PRAXIS cut scores, 1997-2000, reappointed 2000-2006.
Fairfax County Public Schools
Elected to the Career Advancement Review Board (elected system wide), Recommended approval
of teachers appealing merit pay decisions.
Superintendent’s Advisory Committee (elected school wide), a policy advisory board, elected yearly
for eight consecutive years.
Patent
Awarded 1998, #5,746,685