Stephanie Brown-Bryant Resume

   STEPHANIE BROWN-BRYANT



EXPERIENCE
 Principal, Indian Creek Elementary
 DeKalb County School District, June 2018 – Present
 Plan and develop the instructional program for over 1000 students, ensuring the
 implementation of the Georgia Department of Education Standards
 Analyze statistical data that lead to improved student achievement
 Under my supervision, Indian Creek Elementary improved its CCRPI score by 18.8 points
 (80 CCRPI score in 2019)
 Foster the development of Professional Learning Communities
 Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify school wide needs and implement plans
 to meet those needs
 Enforce high academic standards relative to student achievement aligned to district and
 state expectations
 Implement procedures as outlined in TKES observation and evaluation system Recruit
 and hire high quality educators and support staff to ensure success

 Assistant Principal, Indian Creek Elementary & Hawthorne Elementary
 DeKalb County School District, August 2013 – June 2018
 Analyze and review data from academic reports and various testing results
 Disaggregate College and Career Readiness Performance Indicators (CCRPI)
 Gather data, plan and make edits for Consolidated School Improvement Plan (CSIP)
 Analyze Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) data to determine areas of strengths and
 weaknesses and make instructional decisions
 Oversee and maintain security of all testing procedures as Testing Coordinator
 Serve as TKES evaluator and use TKES data for instructional improvement
 Monitor teacher duties and responsibilities
 Create master schedule and maximize FTE funding
 Lead faculty meetings and professional development activities giving a sense of
 inspiration and direction to all faculty members Review IEP compliance for co-
 taught school setting
 Oversee all Safe Schools duties (drills and crisis preparation) and document events
 Interview and hire highly-qualified staff
 Manage tutorial and Title 1 budgets
 Plan, implement and supervise all testing and evaluation for all students
 Lead data talks and identify strategies and interventions
 Analyze and disseminate data to enhance the educational program
 Cultivate and sustain communication with stakeholders
 Lead, monitor, support and assess progress of STEM certification process
 Partner with community to improve our STEM program
 Provide administrative coverage of daily and extracurricular events
 Communicate academic goals and expectations to stakeholders
 Provide differentiation and best practices methods
Miller Grove Middle School, Instructional Coach
DeKalb County School District, December 2012 – August 2013
Assisted in implementation of engaging, researched-based instructional strategies
Provided organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers
Provided support in analyzing student assessment data
Assisted teachers with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data
Supported classroom outcomes through motivation and management strategies
Assisted teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with curriculum
Monitored intervention programs by observing and frequently meeting with teachers
Provided teachers Internet links related to instruction and curriculum
Modeled lessons and assisted teachers with specific classroom activities
Provided encouragement and support to teachers
Worked collaboratively to meet identified district and building improvement goals Led
professional development for all assessments


Greenville High School, Instructional Technology Specialist
Meriwether County School District, July 2010 – July 2011
9TH-12TH GRADES – INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR
Assisted in planning and integrating technology in schools districtwide
Prepared multi-media presentations for Region and administrative staff
Purchased hardware and research-based software consistent with district standards and
proven success
Served as an evaluator to determine the strengths and weaknesses at school sites
Assisted schools with retrofitting their facilities and installing academic computer labs
Wrote and obtained federal, state and local grants to improve student achievement utilizing
technology
Provided professional development for staff to improve efficiency in a variety of
instructional software programs
Trained teachers on utilizing and interpreting data warehouse reports
Monitored and assessed progress for virtual learning students


Tucker Middle School, Teacher
DeKalb County School District
August 2004 – July 2010, July 2011 – December 2012
6TH GRADE - GIFTED SCIENCE, 6-8TH GRADES – ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Facilitated standards-based lessons based on district curriculum
Implemented project-based learning opportunities
Created engaging, technology-rich lessons
Sponsored students in robotics and engineering competitive events
Developed and presented technology professional learning
Served as Discipline Hearing Officer
Provided support as Teacher Support Specialist (TSS)


Livsey Elementary School, Teacher
DeKalb County School District, August 1996 - July 2004
4TH – 6TH GRADES, ALL SUBJECTS
Built positive relationships with students, staff and families
Provided positive learning environment with high standards and clear expectations
Designed and modified lessons appropriately for students' needs
Collaborated and led team-building experiences Incorporated
technology into lessons
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EDUCATION
      EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION, (2008)
      Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

      MASTER’S AND SPECIALIST DEGREES, (2001, 2003) - COMPUTING
      TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
      Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

      GIFTED CERTIFICATION, (2000)
      Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

      BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, (1995) - MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION
      Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA



CONTRIBUTIONS AND AWARDS

DCSD Region IV Principal of the Year
Georgia State University’s Joe Richardson Exemplary Leadership Award, 2022
DeKalb County Educational Support Person of the Year, 2017
DeKalb County Aspiring Principal Leadership Cohort, 2017
Yale National Fellow (Published curriculum units at Yale University, 2008-2010)
DeKalb County Leadership Internship Initiative (Delta Cohort, 2008)
DeKalb County System-Wide Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2008
DeKalb County Teacher of the Year, (Tucker Middle, 2008 & Livsey School, 2001)
Rising Scholars Summer Program Administrator, 2015-2017
Presenter, Kennesaw State University, Prospective Teacher Conference
Administrative Intern/Local Hearing Officer, Tucker Middle School
Professional Development Liaison/Committee Chair
Webmaster, Tucker Middle School & Greenville High School
AT&T Technology Mini-Grant Award Recipient, 2001 & 2008
Robotics & Future City Sponsor (Best Design, 2009)
Technology and Media Committee Chair
Mentor Teacher/Teacher Support Specialist
Valdosta State Ambassador
Golden Key International Honour Society
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education