Special Education Assistant

Brenton A. Stenson, Ed. S.

McDonough, GA ***. ***.0473 ************@*****.***

Professional Experience

McDonough High School McDonough, GA 2010 - Present

Assistant Principal

Provide instructional support for teachers through formal and informal performance evaluations

Accepted and participated in the G.O.LD. Leadership program and LEAD 2.0 of the Henry County School System.

Interviewing and recommending for hire prospective English, science, social studies, and fine arts teachers

Cluster leader for the fine arts and English and Exceptional Student Education departments

Testing coordinator for the administration of MAP, GAA, and ACCESS tests.

Supervising the special education department and insuring that required IEP meetings are held observing the due process requirements of every special education student

Provide a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior, scheduling emergency drills, and updating the emergency management plan

Conducted Disciplinary Hearings

Dutchtown High School Hampton, GA 2007-2010

Assistant Principal

Provide instructional support for teachers through formal in informal performance evaluations

Supervising the special education department and insuring that required IEP meetings are held observing the due process requirements of every special education student

Monitored and chaired 504 committees to insure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Facilitated subcommittees of the Better Seeking Team that developed school improvement goals to be included in the school improvement plan

Implemented a plan to collect and analyze data to monitor the implementation of the school improvement plan

Conducted Disciplinary Hearings

Worked with students, parents, and teachers to maintain a safe and orderly environment

Mercer University McDonough, GA 2006-2007

Adjunct Professor

Provided instruction for undergraduate education preparation candidates in mathematical problem solving and science education

Ola Middle School McDonough, GA 2006-2007

Teacher

Created a classroom environment that developed a strong sense of personal responsibility, a sense of belonging, and an atmosphere that was conducive for academic achievement

Served on both the Curriculum Design Team and the Principal’s Advisory Team

Austin Road Middle School Stockbridge, GA 2002-2006

Teacher

Developed and published a program to improve reading comprehension in resource special education students that was published in the International Journal of Special Education

Awarded Master Teacher certification based on standardized test scores in science and reading

J. L Newbern Middle School Valdosta, GA 1994-2002

Teacher

Provided instruction in science and health

Developed a plan and implemented a plan to increase the academic self-efficacy of at- risk middle school students

North Clayton High School College Park, GA 1989-1992

Teacher

Provided instruction in choral music, keyboarding, and drama

Supervised the in-school suspension program one period per day

Education and Training

Accepted into Gold L.E.A. D

Academy Henry County Schools

2016-17 and LE.A.D 2.0 2018-19

2005 L-6 Certificate Georgia State University

1999 Education Specialist Valdosta State University

1989 Master of Music University of Southern Mississippi

1987 Bachelor of Music University of Southern Mississippi

References

Mr. Antonio Mattox, Principal

McDonough High School

155 Postmaster Drive

McDonough, GA 30253

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Dr. Kesha Jones, Principal

Eagles Landing High School

301 Tunis Road

McDonough, GA 30253

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Dr. Jolie Harden

Director Leadership Development

Henry County Schools

33 North Zack Hinton Parkway

McDonough, GA 30253

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