Brett Nelson, PhD

An innovative, academic leader focused on engaging students, families, and staff to meet learning objectives and drive student progress. An experienced and organized leader committed to fostering relationships and providing meaningful professional development focused on student outcomes. Brings twenty years managing top-performing schools with a focus on student needs and promoting a successful educational experience. Skills

Instructional Leadership

Organizational Leadership

Cultivating Relationships

Facilitating Professional Development

Technology Education

Work History

Jul 2023 -

Feb 2024

Superintendent/Principal

Camino Union School District TK-8th Grade, Camino, CA To execute by all state and federal laws and regulations relating to the management of the schools under the direction of the Board Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.

Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff. Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.

Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies. Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.

Director, Sacramento County Office of Education

Superintendent/Principal

Address 3312 Vista Del Mundo, Camino, CA 95709

Phone 925-***-****

E-mail ad324m@r.postjobfree.com

WWW https://bold.pro/my/brett-nelsonphd-

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Aug 2018 -

Jul 2023

Sacramento County Office Of Education, Sacramento, CA Use student data to create and implement innovative, engaging and educational programs that reach all students

Communicate and collaborate with Superintendents, and Principals, from around Northern California to address student needs Develop annual multi-million budget and implement comprehensive plan to accomplish site program and facility objectives

Direct staff and coordinate with several agencies to maintain 33 acre government facility

Provide professional development for classified and certificated employees including Technology Integration, Environmental Literacy, and Organizational Climate, Resolving Conflict in the Work Place, and best practice for Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Dec 2017 -

Aug 2018

Principal on Special Assignment, Cottonwood K-8

Dublin Unified School District, Dublin, CA

Introduced and trained staff on International Baccalaureate curriculum and effective instructional techniques for implementation Created and implemented educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards

Collaborated with school board, and business office to develop functional budgets of $15 million to equip new school

Hired and trained 94 teachers and classified staff Aug 2012 -

Dec 2017

Principal, James Dougherty Elementary

Dublin Unified School District, Dublin, CA

Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers

Introduced modifications to intervention curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques, leading to national recognition Observed, evaluated and coached teaching staff to develop best instructional practices

Established and monitored instructional practices driven by statistical performance data increasing student achievement in all subgroups Co-Lead and/or served on K-12 Wellness, Technology, Science, and Operational Committees

Mar 2016 -

Aug 2016

Director, STEAM Summer Academy

Dublin Partners In Education, Dublin, CA

Planned, marketed, and delivered 6-week Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math enrichment courses

Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to ensure successful and engaging atmosphere

Extended Year Coordinator, Special Education

Mar 2014 -

Jun 2015

Dublin Unified School District, Dublin, CA

Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and IEP goals

Coordinated transportation for over 75 students.

Used Infinite Campus and Odysseyware maintain student records and prepare reports

Hired staff for Mod-Sever, Mild-Mod, all other summer programs Mar 2008 -

Aug 2012

Principal, Warm Springs Elementary

Fremont Unified School District, Fremont, CA

Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data. Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.

Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.

Served on both Classified and Certificated Bargaining team for Fremont Unified School District

Served as Human Resource Elementary Principal representative, coordinating prep schedules for district, providing feedback on contractual issues, and attend job fairs for recruitment.

Aug 2006 -

Mar 2008

Vice Principal, Gomes Elementary

Fremont Unified School District, Fremont, CA

Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.

Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and campus procedures and protocols.

Implemented student activities to increase campus climate. Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues. Sep 2005 -

Jun 2006

Vice Principal, Horner Junior High School

Fremont Unified School District, Fremont, CA

Built and implemented master schedule

Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness

Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues Enforced disciplinary and safety policies for both students and faculty Jul 2004 -

Sep 2005

Assistant Principal, Newark Junior High School

Newark Unified School District, Newark, CA

Collaborated with three department heads to advance oversight and improve instruction

Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development

Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data Sep 2000 -

Jun 2004

Teacher, American High School

Fremont Unified School DIstrict, Fremont, CA

Created and implemented curriculum

Used variety of teacher strategies to reach all students Kept students on-task with proactive behavior management and engaging lessons

Education

Jul 2019 -

Jun 2022

Ph.D.: Christian Counseling

Newburgh Theological Seminary - Newburgh, Indiana

Dissertation: Anxiety and Depression: a study of the relationship between father figures, their addiction and God.

3.75 GPA

summa cum laude graduate

May 2003 -

Jul 2004

Master of Science: Educational Administration

National University - San Jose, CA

Thesis: Suspension and detentions in an urban, low-income school: Punishment or reward?

Jan 1999 -

May 2000

Single Subject Teaching Credential: Social Sciences California State University- Sacramento - Sacramento, CA Chair of the Single Subject Advisory Board

Jun 1997 -

May 1999

Bachelor of Science: Social Sciences

California State University- Sacramento - Sacramento, CA Rewards/Honors

· Rotary "A True Leader", 2022

· Rotary “Volunteer of the Year”, 2020

· ACSA Amador Charter “Innovative Administrator” Award 2018

· California Honor Roll, 2017

· “Golden Sneaker Award”, Alameda County and Dublin 2013-2017

· California Gold Ribbon School, Santa Clara 2016

· National Blue Ribbon School, Washington D.C. 2015

· Dublin Unified School District Outstanding Leadership, Dublin 2015

· Regional 6 ACSA “Administrator of the Year”, 2015

· ACSA Amador Charter “Community Service” Award 2014

· “Make a Difference” Award, Tri-Valley SELPA 2013

· 4r's Dublin Award, Dublin 2013

· “Bike to School Award”, Alameda County 2013

· California Distinguished School, California 2012

· Founders Day Award, PTA 2007

· American High Teacher of the Year, Fremont Unified 2003

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