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Brian Sinyard

Lawrenceville

Summary

Dedicated and results-oriented professional educator with 22 years of experience advancing student success through instructional leadership, professional development, and equity-focused initiatives. Passionate about equitable access to high-quality teaching and learning, building collaborative school cultures, and fostering academic excellence. Seeking leadership opportunity as an assistant principal to impact achievement and support diverse learning communities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

K-5 Math Instructional Specialist

Gwinnett County Public Schools
05.2019 - Current
  • Lead, support, and coach mathematics teachers and school leaders on content knowledge and skills for effective teaching and learning.
  • Design and deliver professional learning at the local school level, cluster-wide, and district-wide to align with the vision and mission of each level.
  • Collaborate with local school leadership to create and implement a local school plan of action to increase student achievement in the area of mathematics.
  • Lead and model effective professional learning communities focused on collaboration, analyzing data, differentiated instruction, small group instruction, and the numeracy framework.
  • Model instructional strategies with and without students to increase teacher understanding.
  • Conduct learning walks with coaches and admin to monitor implementation and provide feedback to improve math instruction.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor aligned K–5 math curriculum based on state/local standards.
  • Promote equitable access to rigorous math instruction for all learners, including multilingual learners and students with IEPs.

K-5 Instructional Coach

Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Supported new teachers through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
  • Collaborated with admin team to set goals and determine next steps based on current data.

Classroom Teacher

Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2017
  • 4th/5th grade classroom teacher
  • 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year
  • 2016-2017 Finalist-GCPS Teacher of the Year
  • Co-facilitated "New Teacher Mentoring Program"

Classroom Teacher

Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2003 - 05.2013
  • 4th/5th grade classroom teacher
  • 2006-2007 Teacher of the Year

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Georgia State University
01-2003

Master of Science - Elementary Math & Language Arts

Walden University
01-2012

Endorsements: Gifted, ESOL, Coaching

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership
  • Curriculum Development
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Team Leadership
  • School Improvement Planning
  • Commitment to Equity
  • Culturally-Responsive Instruction
  • Teacher Coaching & Mentoring
  • Goal-Setting & Progress Monitoring
  • Professional Development
  • Reflective Practice
  • Growth Mindset

Timeline

K-5 Math Instructional Specialist

Gwinnett County Public Schools
05.2019 - Current

K-5 Instructional Coach

Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2019

Classroom Teacher

Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2017

Classroom Teacher

Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2003 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Georgia State University

Master of Science - Elementary Math & Language Arts

Walden University

Endorsements: Gifted, ESOL, Coaching

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