Matthew Brown
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
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SKILLS
Adaptability, teachability, active listening skills, effective and open communication skills, advanced organizational skills, and daily collaboration with co-workers and administrators. Strong self-motivation and a highly motivated work ethic. Advanced problem-solving skills are used daily to navigate and structure an effective and efficient classroom environment to encourage optimal learning.
EXPERIENCE
USD 241, Sharon Springs, KS - 6-12 Principal/Co-Activities Director
August 2022 - Present
● Weekly communication with community
● Daily collaboration with staff
● Supervise, monitor, and coach staff in the building with a focus on continuous improvement.
● Weekly conflict resolution
● Problem-solving
● Served on the district KESA and Leadership team
● Oversee the attendance and conduct of the students.
● Be present in the classroom and in the hallways
● Prepare a calendar of school events.
● Weekly eligibility check-in with students
● Google Super Admin
● Performs tasks and assumes responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.
USD 241, Sharon Springs, KS - 6-8 Science Educator August 2012 - May 2022
● Creating and maintaining a welcoming, friendly, and engaging classroom environment for each student.
● Effectively communicating new material, techniques and learning aids with colleagues.
● Weekly collaboration with colleagues to establish school-wide continuity in current unit lessons, assessments, and new lesson implementation.
● Implementing new technological teaching strategies in the classroom.
● Using technology techniques to advance student learning and understanding.
● Education of colleagues on advanced technology techniques and usage.
● Organizing and presenting in-service training.
● Furthering personal education through training, graduate school, administrative responsibilities, and certification. USD 241, Sharon Springs, KS - Head JH Track/Football Coach August 2012 - May 2022
● Weekly academic eligibility standard assessments.
● Daily organization and implementation of plays, drills, strategies, and practice techniques.
● Collaboration of game day planning and strategies with coaching staff.
● Educating students to strive for personal and team goals by requiring students to participate in uplifting, supporting, and encouraging techniques.
● Supporting school-wide activities and attending activities as a team to instill community pride and responsibility.
● Encouraging open communication among coaching staff, colleagues, students, and parents.
EDUCATION
FHSU, Hays, KS - Endorsement in Educational Administration Summer 2021-May 2022
Building Principal
4.0 GPA on a 4.0 Scale
FHSU, Hays, KS - Master of Science
August 2018 - May 2020
Majored in Instructional Technology
4.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
FHSU, Hays, KS - Bachelor of Science in Education
August 2008 - December 2012
Majored in Elementary Education
3.24 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Endorsed in middle school science
AWARDS/Activities
Phi Kappa Phi (2020)
Big Brothers and Sisters board member (2016-2017)