Educational Leadership Executive: International School Administrator

Yvonne D. BROWNE

Phone :305-***-****

Phone: (971-**-***-****

Email: ************@***.***

OBJECTIVE:

An advanced leadership role in the educational field.

EDUCATION:

****- ** ********* credits beyond a Master’s degree – Union Institute & University

2003- Specialist degree recognition in Special education by MDCPS

1983 – M.A., New York University, New York

1980 – B. A., Brooklyn College, New York

LICENSE:

New York- Provisional Special Education: Nursery-Kindergarten and Grades 1-12,

Permanent-Deaf-Multiple Disabled

Florida- Professional: Certificate through 2017. Hearing Impaired (K-12), Elementary

Education (1-6), and Emotionally Handicapped (K-12)

ESOL endorsement through Miami Dade County Public schools

EMPLOYMENT:

2010-Present Faculty Head – Primary Boys school, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Provide pedagogical leadership within the school. Develop, adapt, coach and promote “best teaching and learning” strategies and practice within the school to ensure that students achieve the council’s vision as world-class learners, fully proficient in both Arabic and English. Plan and collaborate with the school leadership to ensure that the curriculum is implemented effectively in the school and the teacher’s use modern teaching, learning and assessment strategies to optimize student achievement.

Assumed the responsibility of Academic Vice principal (in the absence of one) for 1 year

Conduct evaluations of teachers and meet with teachers to discuss strengths and weaknesses

Some of my accomplishments include:

Four years of exemplary Head of Faculty evaluations

Major role in feminization of one of ADEC’s first Boys’ school

Writing and implementing a ‘Behavior Management System” that was successful in 2 Boys’ schools

Introducing peer observations for teachers

Integral member of the SIP committee for 2 schools

Participating in Irtiqaa’s school evaluation and received personal positive remarks

Introducing “Student of the Week” and “Employee of the Month” programs

Mentoring new Heads of Faculty

Starting a monthly parent newsletter

Teaching English to Arabic staff weekly

Conducting numerous professional development for staff

Member of the ADEC virtual teacher employment recruiting team

Assign and monitor the placement of student teachers in Elementary classes

Provide weekly Professional development to Arabic/ English staff of over 75 teachers

2014-Present-ETON Institute (Abu Dhabi)-Freelance English teacher

2005- 2010 Staffing Specialist –Regional Center II, Miami, Fl

Responsible for eight (8) schools, working closely with principals and VP to ensure that all students received quality education as mandated by

The Federal and Local government. Assist schools with staffing of teachers,

Scheduling, writing and implementing the School Improvement Plan and working closely with the assigned region in adhering to timelines and testing requirements. Proctor the administering of standardized tests. Assist principals with managing budgets and resources and communicate with District office to obtain resources. Assist with fulfilling compliance requirements and paperwork.

Provide support to schools under the direction of the SPED director. Work directly with M-team to ensure that students who meet the criteria for placement under IDEA are placed in the least restrictive environment. Work with individual school personnel to monitor programs and ensure that students’ goals and objectives are being implemented. Work with SPED director to provide support to schools in the areas of staff availability and program accountability.

1997-2005 Secondary Program Specialist, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Miami, Fl

Provide support to secondary schools with large ESE populations. Assist school site administrators and teachers in the management of federal, state and local mandates in providing services to all students. Test students for appropriate grade level placement, Assist in the management of IEP’s, Participate in Child Study Team meetings, Coordinate re-evaluation activities, Facilitate parent conferences, and Coordinate with region personnel in the provision of services to ESE students.

1996-1997 Liaison Teacher with the Bertha Abess Children’s Center Program for grades 7-9,

Highland Oaks Middle School, Miami, FL

Responsible for staffing conferences and I.E.P. scheduling for Emotionally Handicapped students. Supervision of five teachers and one paraprofessional. Monitoring and maintenance of Behavior Management System.

1995-1997 Behavior Management Teacher and ESE Chairperson for the Emotionally and Severely Emotionally Disturbed, Learning Disabled, Autistic and Educable Mentally Handicapped Grades 7-9, Highland Oaks Middle School, Miami, Fl

Developed and implemented a Behavior Management System for the Emotionally Handicapped program. Responsible for transition of Learning Disabled and Emotionally Handicapped students from grades 6-7 and 9-10, and coordination of re-evaluation activities as needed.

Assisted in the Inclusion Model for students with learning disabilities, Conducted I.E.P. meetings and department meetings, Ordered and monitored textbooks and other teacher materials for the ESE Department and provided curriculum support to classroom teachers. Responsible for staffing conferences and I.E.P. scheduling for ESE Department grades 7-9 and provided assistance with teacher and student class scheduling. Peer teacher for first year teachers for two consecutive years.

1994-1996 Teacher of Severely Emotionally Disturbed Students with the Bertha Abess Program for grades 6-8, Highland Oaks Middle School, Miami, Fl

1985-1994Teacher of Emotionally Handicapped students grades 7-9, Highland Oaks Middle School

Sole responsibility for instruction in all subject areas, integrating an effective Behavior Management System. Development of IEP’s, Assistance in case study reviews and participation in mainstreaming students with follow-ups, Room supervisor of paraprofessional and student teacher.

1983-1985Developmental Disability Specialist, Flower Fifth Avenue Hospital,

New York, N.Y.

Developed, implemented and recorded data on programs for eight profoundly retarded clients, ages 10-30. Supervised two nurses aides and several student teachers.

AWARDS:

2002-2003 Support Personnel of the Year – Thomas Jefferson Middle School

May, 2000 Employee of the Month – Thomas Jefferson Middle School

1989-1990 Teacher of the Year – Highland Oaks Middle School

1989-1990 Dade County Crime Watch Sponsor of the Year Inductee

ACTIVITES:

2000-2001 Field Assessor in the Special Education Elementary Longitudinal Study (Seels)

1989-1995 Committee Member, Highland Oaks Middle School – Wrote and coordinated activities for Advisor-Advisee, grade 8

1990-1993 8th Grade Team Leader – Supervised and coordinated interdisciplinary team of 150 students and 5 teachers

1989-1991Crime Watch Sponsor

INTERESTS:

Traveling, Music, and Reading

REFERENCES:

Available upon request

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