Brandon Handy, M.Ed.
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Credentials
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Adobe Captivate Essentials Certification
Linkedin LearningApr, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Core Subjects EC - 6
Texas Education Agency -
ESL Certified
Texas Education Agency -
Social Studies 7-12
Texas Education Agency
Experience
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DallasNews Corporation
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Learning And Development Specialist
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Jul 2022 - Present
- Manage and optimize Workday LMS. - Design, create and deliver online and/or classroom training, as needed. - Utilize Abobe Captivate to design and author SCORM files for direct plugin into Workday learning. - Build and execute gap analysis to identify company training needs for the whole company and individual departments. - Collaborate with department heads on training and development needs. - Collaborate with Human Resources to deliver new hire orientation and onboarding. - Build and run a standardized, synchronous leadership program for all managers. - Ensure seamless delivery of all compliance training to all employees. - Maintain detailed records and transcripts of all training completed by employees. - Source effective external trainers and/or content to meet learning needs. - Use blended learning strategies and methodology to roll out continuous digital learning and supports. - Draft and send company-wide communication regarding training and development. - Organize and plan special training events and experiences. Show less
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Richardson Independent School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teacher
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2022
- Create and deliver professional development sessions and coach educators on classroom practice, technology integration, data analysis, curriculum development, grading practices, student engagement, STEM education, and new district initiatives. - Oversee and evaluate the complete life-cycle of new campus technology initiatives. - Develop, implement, and present curriculum as the teacher of record to achieve student learning goals.- Create a thoughtful, engaging, and safe environment for all students to learn, grown, and succeed.- Differentiate and scaffold instruction depending on individual differences.- Generate and apply meaningful ways to engage students through the use of technology.- Work closely with team members and specialists to provide strong student support systems.- Monitor student performance through data analysis to create targeted instruction plans.- Build and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, and community members.- Utilize a variety of communication methods to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to address school and classroom needs. Show less
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Principal Internship
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Aug 2020 - Mar 2021
- Serve as the campus instructional leader.- Coordinate all aspects of instruction and operations.- Utilize assessment results to facilitate school improvement.- Work with students, staff, and parents to develop positive student behavior and a safe and orderly learning environment. - Demonstrate an awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.- Coordinate and support non-instructional activities.- Promote the use of technology in teaching and learning process.- Provide specific, targeted, and frequent feedback to teachers about leveraging instructional practices. Show less
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Dallas Independent School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Feb 2017 - Aug 2017
- Present lesson plans and subject matter that fulfill requirements of the teacher of record's curriculum program and in a manner that students understand. - Utilize multiple instructional resources and Texas essential knowledge and skills to aid in teaching students. - Foster an engaging environment conducive to learning while maintaining established routines and behavior norms. - Present lesson plans and subject matter that fulfill requirements of the teacher of record's curriculum program and in a manner that students understand. - Utilize multiple instructional resources and Texas essential knowledge and skills to aid in teaching students. - Foster an engaging environment conducive to learning while maintaining established routines and behavior norms.
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Office Manager / Trainer
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Sep 2011 - Aug 2017
- Develop and perform company gap analysis. - Develop new company policies and procedures in coordination with executive leadership. - Train and coordinate staff regarding new policies and procedures. - Interview, hire, oversee, and retain qualified employees. - Manage company accounts, and oversee all departments' expenditures. - Maintain, organize, and optimize an efficient work environment. - Facilitate and maintain internal and external projects utilizing Agile methodology. - Guide employees In establishing and maintaining strong lines of communication with clients. Show less
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PostNet International Franchise Corporation
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United States
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Printing Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Store Manager
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Apr 2005 - Sep 2011
- Hire, oversee, and train staff on new policies and procedures. - Facilitate and deliver trainings to other local franchisees. - Track and maintain store inventory. - Open and close store on a daily basis. - Communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with clients and vendors. - Attend to the printing, shipping, and graphic design needs of clients. - Maintain client accounts and collect payments. - Hire, oversee, and train staff on new policies and procedures. - Facilitate and deliver trainings to other local franchisees. - Track and maintain store inventory. - Open and close store on a daily basis. - Communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with clients and vendors. - Attend to the printing, shipping, and graphic design needs of clients. - Maintain client accounts and collect payments.
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Albertsons
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Frontend Manager
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Sep 2003 - Apr 2005
- Coordinate and train employees on policy and procedures rolled-out by regional supervisors. - Develop in-store culture trainings in coordination with Store Manager. - Created and maintained employee schedules. - Interviewed and retained new employees. - Facilitated and oversaw day-to-day operations with regards to front of store. - Coordinate and train employees on policy and procedures rolled-out by regional supervisors. - Develop in-store culture trainings in coordination with Store Manager. - Created and maintained employee schedules. - Interviewed and retained new employees. - Facilitated and oversaw day-to-day operations with regards to front of store.
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Education
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The University of Texas at Dallas
B.S. Psychology, Graduate With Honors -
The University of Texas at Dallas
B.S. Child Learning and Development, Graduate With Honors -
University of North Texas
Master of Education - M.Ed., Educational Leadership
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