Brian Russo

English Teacher & History Teacher at Austin Preparatory School
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Reading, Massachusetts, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Teacher & History Teacher
      • Aug 2020 - Present

      Inspiring Hearts to Unite, Minds to Inquire and Hands to Serve. Inspiring Hearts to Unite, Minds to Inquire and Hands to Serve.

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Test Prep Instructor
      • Jun 2020 - Jun 2022

      • Instructs series of eight-week test preparation programs focused on the SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE and High School Placement Test (HSPT) • Tutors individual students year-round on test preparation skills and strategies that are specifically geared toward the SAT, SSAT, ACT, ISEE and HSPT

    • Senior Camp Counselor
      • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

      • Leads 10 student cohort as senior counselor for St. John’s Preparatory School's Eagles/Edge Summer Program• Implements daily activity scheduling ranging from academic to athletic programming• Facilitates activities in accordance with social and emotional learning development goals

    • Religious Studies Teacher
      • Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

      •Instruct high school seniors in World Religions course and sophomores in Modern Church History course •Maintain active communication with students’ parents through updates and conferences as well as weekly extra help sessions for struggling students • Taught Relational Dynamics course focused on life skills that demonstrably improved students’ ability to master academic and social challenges through assessments and practice scenarios • Implemented unique mind-mapping and content retention system that improved students’ academic success • Utilized Vericross and Canvas learning management systems to streamline classroom activities and track progress Show less

    • Health And Wellness Coach
      • Jan 2017 - Oct 2019

      • Educated and coached individuals and groups to achieve sustained health and well-being • Designed multi-tiered wellness curriculum based on scientific research and best practices • Coordinated and led wellness and health retreats in United States, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Peru • Researched and wrote educational articles to inspire individuals to recognize healthful choices with food and lifestyle • Educated and coached individuals and groups to achieve sustained health and well-being • Designed multi-tiered wellness curriculum based on scientific research and best practices • Coordinated and led wellness and health retreats in United States, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Peru • Researched and wrote educational articles to inspire individuals to recognize healthful choices with food and lifestyle

    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Paralegal
      • Apr 2015 - Jan 2017

      • Maintained attorney schedule management, prepared deposition summaries, PowerPoint presentations for mediations, Westlaw legal research, case correspondence with federal and state courts, monitored time billing • Drafted multiple plaintiff interrogatory responses in large civil multi-district litigation • Prepared informal and ancillary estate documents for filing with Massachusetts Probate Court • Maintained attorney schedule management, prepared deposition summaries, PowerPoint presentations for mediations, Westlaw legal research, case correspondence with federal and state courts, monitored time billing • Drafted multiple plaintiff interrogatory responses in large civil multi-district litigation • Prepared informal and ancillary estate documents for filing with Massachusetts Probate Court

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Instructor & Learning Specialist
      • Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

      • Taught reading and study skills courses domestically and internationally at 14 private high schools including Kimball Union Academy, NH; Bellarmine College Preparatory School, CA, and Phillips Academy Andover, MA • Evaluated students’ learning challenges and provided individual assessments to improve student performance • Designed interactive lesson plans and had community engagement through participation in sports, theater and music • Created material for a new edition of the Readak textbook on test preparation, phrase-reading and memory skills • Teacher of the month - November, 2013 and February, 2015 Show less

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Administrative Assistant, Financial Analyst
      • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

      • Reviewed cost analyses for National Institute of Health and foundation-sponsored clinical trial budgets • Audited clinical trial accounts for study termination and related reporting activities • Monitored and updated accounts receivable for clinical trials, prepared statistical reports, handled information requests, prepared correspondence, performed clerical functions and input billing statements for clinical trial budgets • Reviewed cost analyses for National Institute of Health and foundation-sponsored clinical trial budgets • Audited clinical trial accounts for study termination and related reporting activities • Monitored and updated accounts receivable for clinical trials, prepared statistical reports, handled information requests, prepared correspondence, performed clerical functions and input billing statements for clinical trial budgets

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • Martin's Ride
      • May 2010 - Aug 2010

      ● Organized publicity events using television, newspapers and social media ● Arranged sponsorships from individuals, corporations and local businesses ● Authored daily updates on trip progress on Martinsride.com ● Successfully pre-arranged free meals for the Martin’s Ride team with over 100 restaurants ● Organized publicity events using television, newspapers and social media ● Arranged sponsorships from individuals, corporations and local businesses ● Authored daily updates on trip progress on Martinsride.com ● Successfully pre-arranged free meals for the Martin’s Ride team with over 100 restaurants

Education

  • University of Massachusetts Lowell
    M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction, Initial Licensure in History
    2020 - 2022
  • Colby College
    Religious Studies, Government, Comparative Religion
    2009 - 2013
  • Austin Preparatory School
    High School Diploma, 8th - 12th
    2005 - 2009

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