Senior Administrator
Resume:
MICHAEL S. BRIGHT, M.ED.
***** ** *** *****, ***** 79541
************@*****.***
“Mike has done an excellent job as junior high assistant principal. He is always looking for ways to do his job better.”
—GUY MILES, FORMER LEVELLAND JUNIOR HIGH PRINCIPAL
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Remarkably astute, competent, and diligent educator coupled with outstanding ability in blending innovative and traditional methods through instructional leadership to produce a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Stellar reputation for developing and implementing appropriate curriculum and academic programs, setting educational standards, as well as establishing policies and procedures to promote individuality, student growth, and positive reinforcement. Demonstrate keen expertise in directing and motivating teachers and other staff to facilitate improvement plans. Accustomed to working with people of diverse cultures and organizational background, establishing an intuitive connection with a wide range of students to reach their learning goals and objectives. Extremely effective in a fiercely competitive, challenging, and fast-paced environment.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Learning Goals and Objective Evaluation
- Curriculum Planning and Course Design
- Student Progress Testing and Evaluation
- Student Advocate and Motivation
- Program Implementation and Development
- Project Management and Operations
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Leadership, Training, and Team Building
- Budget Control and Financial Projections
- Outstanding Student and Community Relations
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Articulate Oral and Written Communication
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
EULA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (EISD) ~ EULA, TX: 2004–PRESENT
Secondary Principal, Eula High School
Oversee all academic and extracurricular activities of the school as well as maintain a safe and orderly learning environment. Establish and implement school policies, rules, and regulations to achieve mission and objectives. Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine effectiveness and efficiency. Ensure that the entire building operations comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Observe students' performance and behavior and perform all teacher performance appraisals to determine areas needing improvement. Regularly interact with District Financial Officer on financial matters, including financial accountability systems. Serve as focal point-of-contact for media relations and crisis situations; proactively address and resolve problems and conflicts that could negatively impact the school.
Notable Accomplishments:
- Evaluated students and staff performance in secondary campus with Recognized Status for 2007-2008 and exemplary for 2008-2009 Accountability Rating
- Displayed unsurpassed leadership resulting to achievement of Gold Performance Acknowledgements for Attendance, Texas Success Initiative in ELA and Math, and commendations on Reading/ELA, Writing, and Social Studies
- Successfully transitioned 7th and 8th grade successfully up to the high school campus, overseeing complex scheduling and staffing challenges
- Conceptualized and implemented new, innovative programs that included ACT/SAT Prep Courses for juniors, Reading Inclusion for underperforming students, and Lexia as part of technology emphasis
- Earned extensive expertise in managing financial functions, including budget planning and administration
- Elected as District Representative for Emergency Operations Planning to comply with Senate Bill 11
- Achieved Final 3 for HEB Excellence Award by effectively leading the school in continual growth or high level of academic performance
LEVELLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (LISD) ~ LEVELLAND, TX: 2000–2004
Assistant Principal, Levelland Junior High School
Rendered high-level of assistance to the principal in managing 45 teachers as well as in setting performance goals and objectives. Directed the Site-Base Committee responsible for leading various campus projects and supervising extracurricular activities. Facilitated training to newly hired teacher to develop their competencies and achieve the maximum performance level. Primarily held responsible for administering attendance, discipline, and PEIMS programs. Served as liaison with municipal court to create and maintain a favorable public image for the community.
Notable Accomplishments:
- Increased community awareness by recommending and implementing individual web sites for teachers
- Initiated the development and utilization of an effective teacher-training video with excerpts from Harry Wong; appraised four out of five new teachers recording high levels of success
- Worked collaboratively with art teachers and students in campus beautification projects including creating a mural painting that depicts warm welcome to culturally-diverse guests and students
- Pivotal in the successful turnaround of an underperforming school to meet campus and district objectives
LAMPASAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ~ LAMPASAS, TX: 1994–1998
Principal, Lampasas High School 1997–1998
Directed and coordinated daily operational aspects of a campus with two assistant principals and a counselor for approximately 1000 students: 9th to 12th grade and more than 100 personnel. Assumed full responsibility for staff development and appraisals, master schedule preparation, and campus budget management. Spearheaded the Site-Based Decision-Making Committee and functioned as ARD administrator. Collaborated with city council and local agencies and convened with the horticulture classes in developing campus beautification projects.
Notable Accomplishments:
- Meticulously led a $300K construction project, which include new ceilings and restrooms; managed facility for opening of school while construction was still in progress
- Expertly administered a campus budget of $200K to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency
- Mentored and developed a professional teaching staff of 75 while simultaneously implementing the mandated PDAS
- Integrated innovative AP and Pre-AP curriculum in Chemistry, Economics, English, Science, and Calculus
Assistant Principal, Lampasas High School 1995–1997
Assisted the principal in performing other duties and responsibilities needed to meet school performance standards. Presided on various school administrative functions such as school schedule and student discipline. Built and cultivated positive relationships with students to empower student achievement and support social-emotional learning and classroom behavior.
Notable Accomplishments:
- Appointed to be the Assistant Principal after one year of tenure in the district through demonstration of high-degree of personal commitment, dedication, and professionalism
- Gathered data toward the successful implementation of district-wide computerized discipline recordkeeping
- Participated in the Texas School Improvement Initiative even without financial assistance from the district
EARLIER CAREER
TEACHER / COACH ~ LAMPASAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LAMPASAS, TX 1994–1995
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER / COACH ~ KERMIT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, KERMIT, TX 1993–1994
SELF-EMPLOYED CONTRACTOR / MAINTENANCE ~ WINTERS, TX 1998–2000
BODY SHOP MANAGER ~ NOBLE OLDSMOBILE, ANDREWS, TX 1989
ASSISTANT BODY SHOP MANAGER ~ ALDERSON CADILLAC-BMW, LUBBOCK, TX 1988–1989
MANAGER ~ VALENTINE’S BUILDING SERVICES, INC., LUBBOCK, TX 1986–1987
EDUCATION
MASTER OF EDUCATION
Educational Administration
- Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX: 1994-1996
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Graduated summa cum laude
- Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX: 1991–1992
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE
- Odessa College, Odessa, TX: 1990–1991
CERTIFICATIONS
Superintendent Certification, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX: 2002–2003
Mid-Management Certification, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX: 1996
All-Level Physical Education Certification, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX: 1992
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
2009
School Accountability
Curriculum
Chapter 37 discipline
Regional Advisory Committee
Cscope Overview
Understanding Poverty
2008
Advanced Courses and Weighted Courses, Regional 14 Service Center
Principal’s Assessment for Student Success (PASS), Tarleton State University
Three Minute Classroom Walk-Through, Region 14 Service Center
2005
Just For The Kids
Effective Instructional Leadership
Strategies for Inclusion
School Crisis Planning
2006
AEIS IT Training, Region 14 Service CenterHandheld Technology Leadership Academy
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training
PEIMS 425
Improving Performance for Administrators
SDFSC Symposium
Response to Intervention (RTI)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Texas Association of Secondary Administrators (TASA)
Member, Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP)
Committee Member, Principals Encouraging Principals (PEP) Committee
Member, Texas School Improvement Initiative Participant (TSII)
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