Entry Specialist Data
Resume:
Brandy M. Schwab
Forest Lake, MN 55025
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~PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY~
Detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills and the ability to learn concepts and processes quickly. Energetic and hard-working, looking to apply my education and experience to a job in data entry. Areas of proficiency include 10 key, 55-65 WPM, collaborative, organized, and multi-task oriented.
Core competencies include:
Develop Mission Statements & School Vision
Budget and Forecasting
Curriculum Development & Implementation
School Security & Safety
Teaching, Mentoring & Development
Program & Initiative Development, Management & Implementation
Educational Administration
Strategic Planning & Change Management
Communication & Partnership with all Stakeholders
Leadership & Team Building
Classroom Management & Instructional Programming
CERTIFICATION
State of Minnesota License for District Professional Administration Principal K-12. File Folder #402907
State of Minnesota License for 5th – 12th grade Social Studies Education. File Folder #402907
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Lionsgate Academy, Shoreview, MN 2013-Present
Principal
Scope of position includes: instructional strategies and lesson planning, curriculum development, teacher recruitment, development, and evaluation; fiscal management; administration organization and maintenance of records; develop and implement program initiatives; team-building; shared decision-making; high knowledge of special education and IDEA; school values, culture, and vision promotion; advisory council coordination; and creation of a safe, respectful, and fair environment.
Key Achievements and Contributions:
• Embodies vision, mission and philosophy of Lionsgate Academy.
• Established and maintains positive rapport with staff, students, and parents.
• Contributes to academic and social tone of school through the consistent demonstration of professionalism, enthusiasm, and
promoting an atmosphere of respect and trust.
• Serve as Local Education Representative (LEA) during Individual Education Plan meetings.
• Coordinated, facilitated and executed Lionsgate Academy Community to a new location / building.
• Observes, supervises and evaluates teachers (17-28) and other support staff (3) to further the school's vision of excellence.
• Leads development and implementation of innovative programs and processes such as the Leadership and Enrichment
Opportunities (LEO) Gifted and Talented Program, Attendance and Absence Procedure, Detailed Lesson Plan Template with Autism focus, Teacher Evaluation Process, and General Education Teacher IEP role and expectations.
• Oversee, analyze and monitor state and district assessment data to inform curriculum and district performance goal decisions.
• Effectively utilizes staff, parent and student feedback in implementing educational programming.
• Creates master schedule annually for instructional programs, monitors transcripts and all academic testing (district/state).
• Collaborates with various professionals in executing and implementing IEP’s in the general education setting, as well as with parents to improve academics at all levels of educational development.
• Leads and/or serve on a variety of committees such as Continuing Education Committee (CEC), Event Committee, District
Academic Advisory Council (DAAC), Testing Team, Finance Committee, and Tiered Support Team (TST).
• Designed and conducted numerous successful administration and staff trainings.
Dougherty, Brandy M. – page 2
Lionsgate Academy, Crystal, MN 2010-2013
Academic Director
• Developed, purchased and coordinated curriculum design and instruction.
• Provided support, mentorship, and supervised staff within the academic classroom (12 teachers/24 educational assistants).
• Organized, created and presented staff development to all Lionsgate Academy staff.
• Assisted and supported curriculum development instructional strategies, lesson planning, and oversaw classroom activities
creating an environment conducive to learning.
• Created Master Schedule annually
Lionsgate Academy, Crystal, MN 2009-2010
General Education Coordinator/Lead Social Studies Instructor
• Developed, purchased and coordinated curriculum and design.
• Set social studies curriculum goals to align with state standards.
• Provided support, mentorship, and supervised staff within the academic classroom (six teachers/six educational assistants).
• Taught 7th/8th Grade 20th Century U.S. History; 9th, 10th, 11th Grade 20th Century World History.
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lionsgate Academy, Crystal, MN 2008-2009
Lead Social Studies Instructor
• Taught 7th – 10th Grade Social Studies: Ancient History and U.S. History.
• Created differentiated and individualized lesson plans.
Crosswinds East Metro Arts and Science School, Woodbury, MN 2007-2008
Long-term Substitute Instructor
• Taught 10th Grade U.S. History, 9th/10th Grade Psychology and 9th/10th History in Film in a suburban school with
urban and culturally diverse learners and in an open-classroom environment.
• Implemented International Baccalaureate program and assessment tasks, as well as differentiation of curriculum.
• Established and maintained positive relationships while fostering communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
Lake Park-Audubon Public Schools, Lake Park, MN 2/28/06-4/10/06
Long-term Substitute Instructor
• Taught 11th/12th Grade U.S. History, 11th/12th Grade U.S. Geography, 8th Grade World Geography.
• Managed classroom sizes of over 30 students.
Frazee Public Schools, DGF Public Schools, Hawley Public Schools 10/05-2/06
Substitute Instructor
• Implemented lesson plans and supervised students in accordance with the goals and directives of the classroom instructor,
school, and district.
Lake Benton Public School, Lake Benton, MN 8/02–6/05
Social Studies Instructor
• Taught 12th Grade Sociology, 11th Grade World History, 10th Grade U.S. History, 9th Grade Civics, 8th Grade World
Geography, 7th Grade U.S. History, and 7th Grade English.
• Supervised a student teacher.
EDUCATION
• Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
K-12 Principal Licensure, 2013
• University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN
Master of Arts in Education, 2008
Major: Gifted, Creative and Talented Education
• Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN
Bachelor of Science, 2002
Major: Social Studies Secondary Education
• Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
Bachelor of Arts, 2000
Major: History and Political Science
• Liaoning University, Shenyeng, China
Sinosummer: Study in China 2000
• Chinese History and Culture
• University of Oxford, Oxford, England
Eurospring: Study in England 1998
• Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Dougherty, Brandy M. – page 3
INTERNSHIP
Department of State: Dept. of Orientation, Foreign Service Institute, Washington, D.C. 1998
Coordinated comprehensive embassy simulation for incoming Foreign Service Officers.
Compiled Myers-Briggs Indicator results for Orientation Division courses.
Created seven-week training manual for A-100 Junior Officer course.
Developed training materials for three-day teambuilding seminars.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Reading Strategies/Study Skills
Crisis Intervention Prevention Training
Emerging Leaders Program –Education Minnesota
Spectrum Training: The Inclusive Classroom
Intercultural Conflict Style Training
Student Information System Training (SIS)
Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS)
Minnesota Association of School Administrators Curriculum Leaders of Minnesota Conference
Minnesota Department of Education English Language Standards Training
Teacher Evaluation for Principals
Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®)
Gifted and Talented Workshops & Network Meetings
Cohort Training: Antecedent Based Interventions, Mental Health, Social / Emotional Learning
Autism Topics: Executive Functioning, Sensory Integration, Teaching Strategies for Autism Spectrum, Thinking & Learning, Social Skills, Effective Programming Strategies for Learners with ASD, Structured Teaching, Attunement, Trust & Classroom Relationship, ASD and Families
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented
National Association for Gifted Children
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented
National Council for the Social Studies
Minnesota Council for the Social Studies
INTERESTS
Engaging individuals of all ages to expand their knowledge in a multitude of ways, intellectual development, traveling,
spending time with family and friends, reading, visiting museums, drawing, painting, and keeping informed about
national/world events, performing in community theater, playing slow pitch/fast pitch softball, attending films, swimming,
biking, hiking, camping, music, and attending live sports.
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